ATF not red anymore? Topic is solved

Post by **Clemens** » 15 Sep 2017, 00:58

The other day I checked the ATF level on my 96 R and discovered that it was a bit low. The strange thing is that the color of the ATF was neither red nor dirtyish brown but rather clear. I had replaced it two years ago and do an additional drain/refill once or twice a year. The fluid still smells like ATF, but the red seems to be gone. Sincr I was a bit low on fluid and it still smells like ATF I am ruling the chance of radiator/tranny cooler leak out.

I've always used Mobil ATF 320 which covers Dex 3G.

Is it normal that the ted color disappears before the fluid turns nasty brown?

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 15 Sep 2017, 03:22

Sounds like ATF where the dye just gave up the ghost. I've seen this in my commercial trucks as well... Last time I questioned our fleet mechanic he said to not worry about it.

Post by **Clemens** » 16 Sep 2017, 15:26

thanks, now I can go to bed happily...

tyguyc · Post by **tyguyc** » 11 Oct 2019, 13:47

This is super interesting. Is there and follow up here? Any negative effects? Did the fluid turn brown?