Transmission fluid color?

[jditom]

04 Boxster S 22,000 miles.

I just did the tranny/diff fluid change as part of base lining this new to me car.
Color seems a bit dark for 22,000 miles?
What do you all think.
It was shifting fine before and now its a bit smoother but not by much.
Thanks

[Adam]

It looks really dark especially for only having 22k miles on it.

[JFP in PA]

Not really, the OEM fluid has a darker starting color. Different gear oils are all over the map color-wise; there are even "water white" gear oils. All has to do with the base stock the lube is based on, and what additives are being used. Do not be surprised if you find the RL fluid starts being harder shifting after a few miles..................

[jditom]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Not really, the OEM fluid has a darker starting color. Different gear oils are all over the map color-wise; there are even "water white" gear oils. All has to do with the base stock the lube is based on, and what additives are being used. Do not be surprised if you find the RL fluid starts being harder shifting after a few miles..................

I have heard of that, i will keep an eye on it. I have no problem with draining it again if it does. 200 miles and going strong. I do not have an LSD.

On a side not Porsche could put a trap door under that drain plug so we don't have to take off 8 bolts to the 2 cross beams than 4 bolts to the skid plate every time we want to drain the tranny fluid.

[bonefx]

Did you pump out the original oil and then pump in the new oil? I am getting ready to do that service.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by bonefx

Did you pump out the original oil and then pump in the new oil? I am getting ready to do that service.

Why? There already is a drain plug on the manual gearboxes..................

[JFP in PA]

Ever consider marking the plate before you remove, then pull it and drill a hole in to to facilitate future service? Just a thought................