When an automatic tranny is overstressed ( high speed, heavy load, mountains, or just too small for vehicle ) , excess heat will build up. This can burn tranny fluid, which is easy to replace. It also burns seals and gaskets, which means a rebuild, which is expensive.
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.
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.
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.
check transmission fluid level check condition of transmission fluid,if dark in color it is burnt and needs replacing. other than that your transmission is wearing out
Brown fluid = burnt fluid (either dark brown or black in color) . In the early stages of slipping, a burnt smell will be the first noticeable indication.
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.
Transmission fluid is burnt. I recommend taking it to a transmission shop to have it flushed and your transmission checked for any damage such as worn bands, worn clutch or torque converter
It means the transmission overheated. Have the fluid changed and you may be ok. Then find out why it got too hot.
Pull the transmission dipstick, smell the fluid and notice the color. If the fluid is brown and smells burnt, it needs changing.
transmission cooler
If too much transmission fluid is added, or there is something wrong with the pump
Not shifting correctly, fluid smells burnt, or has a foul odor.