Why would my transmission fluid be brown?

If your transmission fluid is deep red or brown, your transmission fluid is old and most likely causing extra damage within your transmission. If it is dark brown, that is a sign you have burnt transmission fluid from overheating. You should also check for any particles within your transmission fluid.

Is CVT fluid brown?

Normal CVT fluid is color red. When it is clean, it can be semi-transparent or dark red. Transmission fluids are dyed to help car owners to differentiate it from other car fluids.

What are the different colors of transmission fluid?

Color of Transmission Fluid 1 Red Transparent. What It Means: This is what new or like new transmission fluid should look like. 2 Light Brown Semi-Transparent. What It Means: Your transmission fluid is in generally good condition. 3 Dark Brown Opaque. 4 Very Dark Brown or Black. 5 Light Pink.

Can a dark brown transmission fluid cause transmission failure?

Dark brown transmission fluid also increases heat inside the transmission, which can quickly lead to transmission failure. Recommended Action: Take action now before this fluid condition causes serious problems or even transmission failure. Perform a transmission fluid and filter change or a complete flush of the transmission.

What should I do if my transmission fluid is pink?

You should immediately change the filter and fluid or do complete flushing. Given the condition, you may need to rebuild the transmission, which is quite an expensive repair. Pink is a sweet, bubbly color but it’s an ominous sign when transmission fluid turns pink.

When does transmission fluid change from amber to maroon?

Your transmission fluid will start to have a maroon tint after just a few thousand miles and will stay this way for most of its service life. As your transmission fluid ages, it goes from a bright and semi-transparent amber all the way to an opaque brown color.