I went to Bob Lee Tires to get an oil change, rotation and wheel balance. While there they told me I had a nail in a tire so I asked them to repair it. They then came out and told me that my transmission fluid was very dirty and showed me a sample that was dark brown and clearly needed changing, I was surprised since only 5000 miles before it was clean and red. I told them that I would not have the service done for 169.95(no joke). I took the car to my regular mechanic who tested the transmission fluid. It was clean and pink. In the 10 miles from Bob Lee's to my mechanic the transmission fluid miraculously cleaned itself. I can think of no other explanation. Others might be able to though.
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