The 2013 Equinox transmission fluid was very dark when changed at 41 Kmiles. The car is not city driven and does not pull a trailer or carry heavy loads. Average # of occupants is two.
I believe the dark fluid indicates clutch material sloughing off prematurely into the fluid. I do not drive the car aggressively-mostly country driving. The manual calls for 45 Kmile change interval. There must be either a design or manufacturing problem with this transmission (clutches too small maybe?).
The 2013 Equinox transmission fluid was very dark when changed at 41 Kmiles. The car is not city driven and does not pull a trailer or carry heavy loads. Average # of occupants is two.
I believe the dark fluid indicates clutch material sloughing off prematurely into the fluid. I do not drive the car aggressively-mostly country driving. The manual calls for 45 Kmile change interval. There must be either a design or manufacturing problem with this transmission (clutches too small maybe?).
- Larry K., Vancouver, WA, US