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That is a symptom of a transmission that has overheated. There may or may not be damage. I would advise you to have the fluid/filter changed immediately as the fluid is not contaminated.
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What does it mean when your transmission fluid smells burnt?
It means that your transmission has been hot and the fluid has overheated. If the transmission is still functioning properly then have the fluid and filter changed ASAP.
How do you tell if a transmission is going bad?
Not shifting correctly, fluid smells burnt, or has a foul odor.
What does it mean if the transmission fluid looks dark and smells burnt?
It means the fluid needs to be changed. The burnt smell means the transmission has overheated at least once. Change your fluid and filter and hope for the best. Transmission fluid needs to be changed every 50,000 miles.
How can i indicate that the flued of automatic transmission is need to be replace?
Pull the transmission dipstick, smell the fluid and notice the color. If the fluid is brown and smells burnt, it needs changing.
What color should transmission fluid be in a 2003 Hyundai Sonata?
Transmission fluid should be a nice burgundy red color. If it is brown or black, this is a sign of transmission trouble. If the fluid smells burnt, the transmission will probably need replaced.
How do you know when the transmission fluid needs to be changed?
When you pull the dip stick out to check the transmission fluid, If you can't see through the fluid on the stick then change it. If it smells burnt change it. If it is clear and pretty red then it is okay.
What color is bad transmission fluid?
If it is a very dark color with an offensive smell it needs changing. If it smells burnt then the transmission have overheated at some time or another.
Blazer 2001 power steering pump noise fluid clear smells burnt.?
Power steering fluid smells burnt, sometimes I add fluid, cause its down
Can you flush out a 1997 Toyota Camry transmission fluid?
Yes, you can even more you must. When the fluid smells burnt, or it has some metal particles, or it's dark brown fluid.
What are the signs of a bad transmission?
Your engine will speed up & the car won't go any faster (transmission slipping) Or you can pull the dipstick & smell the Transmission Fluid if it smells burnt you may have a problem with the transmission.
What are the signs of a bad car transmission?
Your engine will speed up & the car won't go any faster (transmission slipping) Or you can pull the dipstick & smell the transmission fluid if it smells burnt you may have a problem with the transmission.
Automadtic transmission slipping?
check transmission fluid level It must not be too high or too low. Smell the fluid, If it smells burnt it needs to be changed. If this does not help you probably need some major work on trransmission
