Trans fluid color?
Feb 7, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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Trans fluid color?
Hey guys just checked my trans fluid color. I've included a sample. Its actually a bit darker than it seems. Not a bright pink as recommended. What are your thoughts? Thanks, Yosh
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Feb 7, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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That looks okay to me, how does it smell.
Feb 7, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Its hard to tell. I'll say it does not smell burned. Its got a light hint smell of petroleum.
Feb 7, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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For me it is usually blood red and sweet smelling and when I drop it on some paper towel it blots rather than just sitting there.
Feb 7, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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I'll try the paper towel test, but mine is not blood red nor it smells sweet.
Feb 7, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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I know what you mean, because after about 6 months for me, the sweet smell does drop off heavily and it looks like it is turning a bit dark red.
Feb 7, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Here are the paper towel shots.
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Feb 7, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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Here is another. I looks dark in the middle but after it sits there for a few it gets lighter.
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Feb 7, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Blot looks fine. you may want to try to put a bit on the end of your finger, I do that to check the color consistency.
Feb 7, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Ok how bout these, I put some in a white coffee tea cup.
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Feb 7, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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And another, the reason I am doing this is because I want make sure its good in there.
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Feb 7, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Can others please post fluid samples up? Thanks
Feb 7, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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I will take some photos of mine tonight, since I have only had brand new ATF in there for about 2 months.
Feb 7, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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YoshRx300,
looks good, no worries!
Just make sure its T-IV and at the right level when the vehicle is at proper operating temperature.
Feb 7, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Awesome Thanks! Just curios what others look like.
Trans fluid color?
