Hey everyone, I’m starting to get a little worried about my car. I checked the transmission fluid the other day and it looked… kinda off. I mean, I know it’s not supposed to be bright red like new, but this was more like a dark brown. I’ve had the car for about 5 years now and I’ve never really checked the transmission fluid before. I usually just take it in for regular oil changes. Is this something I should be freaking out about? Or is it normal for the fluid to get darker over time?
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It’s normal for transmission fluid to darken over time, but dark brown might indicate some wear and tear.
Since you’ve never checked it before, it’s hard to say if it’s a sudden change or gradual. I recommend getting your transmission fluid and filter changed as soon as possible.