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Q: What does an overheated transmission smell like?
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What does overheated coolant smell like?

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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.


What color is burned transmission fluid?

Typically, it'll be black or something close to it once its burned. It always appears brownish to me and has a very bad smell. The smell more than anything let's you know the transmission have overheated and the fluid has been burnt.


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.


What does burnt transmission fluid smell like?

it's a sweet smell, but it's a nasty smell. it smells like burning coffee and antifreeze. sounds weird but that's pretty much what it smells like


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.


What signs will a car have to indicate that transmission needs to be flushed?

transmission oil will be dirty, blckish and more than likely smell like it is burned


What if transmission fluid smells burnt?

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.


What does it mean when your transmission fluid burnt Honda accord 1998?

It means the transmission overheated. Have the fluid changed and you may be ok. Then find out why it got too hot.


What would cause your van to go in limp mode 2 days after it overheated?

Possible transmission damage due to the overheating.Possible transmission damage due to the overheating.


Why would there be smell coming from the front of the car?

Could be overheated coolant or just leaked oil burning off your exhaust headers


What to do whenTransaxle warning light on?

Stop driving on or your transmission will be toast. It probably is toast by that time. The fluid in your overheated tranny is cooking.