Our service department is often asked “What color is transmission fluid?” and we want to give you an answer! First, we want you to know that transmission fluid is purposely dyed so that when there is something wrong, you’ll know immediately due to a color change. Brand-new fluid is translucent and dark red. If it’s a different color, that’s a sign that you may need to schedule a service appointment to get our professionals to solve an issue. Learn more about transmission fluid color below!
Your transmission’s fluid color will darken as you continue to use your vehicle in Wichita over time. However, you should also keep in mind that a dark color could be due to a transmission filter failure. We created a guide for you so that you can remember what different transmission fluid colors mean:
As mentioned before, transmission fluid is dyed. This makes it easy to identify a leak. If you see red fluid leaking from your car, you more than likely have a transmission fluid leak. You can also identify this problem using the following observations:
It’s important to be proactive with your vehicle rather than reactive, especially with your transmission. Take a look at the following tips to keep your vehicle in healthy condition while driving through Andover:
Now that you know the color of transmission fluid, you know what to look out for! Make sure to check out our website for service specials, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask a technician! Safe driving in Maize!
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