Q: Is all transmission oil pink?

asked by on June 03, 2017

The color of my transmission oil is looks like engine oil and is not pink. Should I do a transmission flush or just change the oil?

My car has 165000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Hi There, If the color of the transmission fluid is brown or similar to the color of engine oil, it is quite likely that it is burnt and due for a change. A transmission fluid flush is a much more thorough way to clean out the inside of the transmission as opposed to just draining the fluid and replacing it with fresh fluid. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come o your location to perform a transmission fluid flush on your vehicle.

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