If my transmission fluid is some what brown if changeing it in my 2001 Pontiac grand prix GT with

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ray80 Member Posts: 1,655
Any idea on when it was last changed? Others would know better, but in general I would not expect a change to fix troubles, but may prevent them. Then again maybe it would help.
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isellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
Most manufactures recommend changing transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles.
It sounds like you don't know when if ever it's been changed.
I would take it to a trusted transmission shop (not a chain) and have them change the fluid and filter. DO NOT under any circumstances allow a shop t "flush" your transmission and DO NOT take it to some drive through Quickie Lube shop.
If your transmission is worn out (maybe as a result of not having fluid changes) changing the fluid isn't going to help but it it's shifting rough because some valve body is gummed up a fluid change may help.
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Mr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
It's hard to say if it would shift better but there's a benefit to getting rid of dirty oil and filters in terms of overall longevity.
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No harm in doing that but please take it to a competent store to have it done.