what's the difference between ATF and regular engine oil? The one in my transmission looks and spills like oil but is read. its reallly ok to swap a quart of regular oil for a quart of this to help a cold start tapping lifter? is there ever a time when you should NOT add atf?

Thanks,
CDT

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2002suzukiGSF600S
1985 190e 2.3