Transmission & Drivetrain (A2/A3)Question 18 of 120
Technician A says burnt-smelling, dark automatic transmission fluid can indicate overheating and clutch damage. Technician B says fluid color and smell never matter. Who is correct?
a.Technician A only
b.Both A and B
c.Technician B only
d.Neither A nor B
Explanation
Dark, burnt-smelling ATF indicates overheating and worn friction material from slipping clutches or bands. Healthy fluid is typically red and translucent. Technician B is wrong because fluid condition is an important diagnostic clue.
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