I did my first drain like you at 20k. It was nearly black. Ever since I have used Mobil 1 and it has been red everytime. I don't think the factory fluid (motorcraft I'd imagine) is very good, espcially with the heat given by these transmissions. The mobil can take extreme heat much better, and assume you keep a close eye on it should give your transmission plenty of extra life. I feel sorry for the people who got 50-60k on this car with the original fluid still swimming in there.
Color of tranny fluid when changed
I changed my tranny fluid on my 06 2.3 auto a few months back @ about 20k. Replaced it with Mobil 1. My fluid was a dark brown to almost black color it,did not smell burnt though. I have not had any problems with my transmission. Was this a problem, or normal for the Mazda Fluid? The Mobil 1 has remained a nice bright red since the change(been 5k). For those of you that have done your own change, what has been your experience? If you could, post mileage at change.
Thanks..
Thanks..
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Gotta lay off that chronic man.
Gotta lay off that chronic man.
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