Tranny Taste -
Dark brown or black fluid with a acrid smell means it's overheating.
It whisks heat away from sensitive internal components. tranny taste
Checking your transmission fluid is a quick way to gauge your vehicle's health. While it shouldn't have a "taste," its smell and appearance tell you everything you need to know. The "Taste" Test (Visual and Olfactory) Dark brown or black fluid with a acrid