Comments on: Transmission Fluid Color Chart (What the 5 Colors Mean)

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:57:18 +0000

In reply to Merl Purvis. Yeah, personally I didn't think it was a problem based on the info he shared. However when a user is asking a question like this, I think it is best to refer them to a professional. Thanks for the quote from what looks to be the service manual.

By: Merl Purvis

Merl Purvis — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 01:06:34 +0000

In reply to Sean.

It’s not that hard to say, it’s a fact about Mercon LV.

0 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FACTORY FILLED WITH MERCON LV FLUID (PART # XT-10-
QLV), MAY EXHIBIT DARK COLORED TRANS FLUID THAT MAY LOOK BURNT IN APPEARANCE. THIS IS A NORMAL
CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS FLUID AND WILL NOT AFFECT TRANSMISSION FUNCTION OR DURABILITY. THE MERCON LV FLUID IS A
DEEP RED COLOR, COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL MERCON V BRIGHT RED FLUID, AND THE COLOR NATURALLY DARKENS AT
RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE. IN SOME CASES, THE FLUID MAY APPEAR TO HAVE A GREEN TINT DUE TO DYE USED TO CHECK FOR
LEAKS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. TRANS FLUID COLOR SHOULD NOT BE USED AS SOLE INDICATOR FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIRS

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:50:23 +0000

In reply to John. Sorry John that one's pretty far outside my wheelhouse. Might be a good question for an MG forum or Facebook group.

By: John

John — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:04:01 +0000

I have owned a 1961 MG MGA for a little over a year. It is a 4 speed manual. The gearbox fluid is low and is a green color and it feels like an engine oil viscosity. I cannot access the gearbox drain plug so I just want to add oil to fill. Every research I have done said engine oil 20W50 is OK to use in the gearbox. Do you think I can just add oil to fill? Trans runs fine and no issues shifting. Thanks, John.

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:38:53 +0000

In reply to kenneth carkin. I don't know that it means anything good or bad. They were probably using Royal Purple ATF.

By: kenneth carkin

kenneth carkin — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 10:11:10 +0000

what does ''purple'' fluid mean found in my automatic transmission ?

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:49:12 +0000

In reply to Rich. It's hard to say. Have someone knowledgeable look at it in person for best results.

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:15:53 +0000

Ford Mercon LV ATF looks dark in color after 20,000 miles and that is normal.

By: George Pinyolo

George Pinyolo — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 07:01:05 +0000

Where can I buy a good second hand BMW 318i e46 1998 1.8L Automatic transmission (gearbox). I live in Africa Lusaka, Zambia. I suspect my gearbox is gone because it can’t engage in any front gear except reverse. When front gear it’s just revving up and when I tried to check the transmission fluid in the gear by draining some it’s very dark with a burnt odor.

By: Curtis Strickland

Curtis Strickland — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:19:37 +0000

In reply to Confidence. Replace your transmission fluid and even clean the line.