Yes. Tri Valley Auto Repair & Diesel advises that it is really bad if your transmission fluid is pink. This is a sign that coolant has mixed with the transmission fluid, and this can only happen if there is a serious leak between the two systems. We can fix the problem, but we caution you that the repairs are extensive. To avoid this from happening, have your transmission serviced every 30,000 miles to make sure there are no leaking parts. The cooling system should be serviced every 30,000 miles, too. The color pink is a sign that the transmission fluid has coolant in it. Here are the other colors and their meanings.
Red
You always want to have red transmission fluid in the transmission. You also want the fluid to be translucent. This is the color of transmission fluid that is healthy and does not need to be changed. The fluid can do an excellent job of protecting the transmission while it circulates through it. It can also do an excellent job of helping the transmission shift gears. Keep red fluid in the transmission.
Orange
You are also okay if the fluid is orange. Orange transmission fluid means that the fluid is starting to get old but it is still doing an excellent job of protecting the transmission. Orange transmission fluid can also continue to help the transmission shift gears. The transmission fluid may also turn light brown rather than orange. Provided it is light brown, it is okay and does not need to be changed.
Brown
As we mentioned above, the fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles. At this point, the transmission fluid is brown and needs to be changed. The reason why the transmission fluid changes color from red to brown is that it starts to fill with air bubbles. This process is called oxidation. Unfortunately, the air bubbles will make it difficult for the fluid to help the transmission shift gears. They will also make it difficult for the fluid to protect the transmission, and you may start to have transmission problems.
Black
You will definitely have transmission fluid problems if you don’t change the transmission fluid and it turns black. This means that the fluid has completely oxidized. At this point, it is damaging the transmission. In fact, you may not be able to get your transmission in gear.
Call Tri Valley Auto Repair & Diesel in Limon, CO, today if it has been 30,000 miles since you have had the transmission fluid changed in your automobile.
