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What does it mean if the transmission fluid looks dark and smells burnt?
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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.
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