got a used matrix 03 with 30,000 and the fluid is kinda clear with a charcoal color to it. i called the dealer ship and they told me that it was supposed to be red hummm. well i looked at the stick and it says type T IV or something like that i have read that it is synthetic and has gold color if so...

the engine light came on a couple of days ago and i got it tested at auto-zone and i got the wonderful message for the evap problems assume the gas evap? what can i do myself to check this out i usually do all my own work but the car is new to me. i am also having trouble locating a shop manual firs...