Why does Carquest Dexron VI smell funny?

[A_User55555]

I had to do a short drain and fill of my transmission. When I finished, I was about one quart low so I needed to buy an extra quart. I decided to buy Carquest Dexron VI.

So as I open the bottle, I notice an acrid smell. I smelled the Carquest Dexron and boy did it smell bad!

Before this, I've used AC Delco, Castrol, Supertech brands and they all had that same generic "sweet" smell.

If Carquest Dexron VI is licensed by GM and the specifications of Dexron VI is very tight, Why is the Carquest brand different? I also noticed it was pinker than AC Delco Dexron VI

 

[2EHA]

Somebody has never smelled maxlife

 

[A_User55555]

Somebody has never smelled maxlife

Nope! Ive heard of it, But I personally don't want to use "Universal" transmission fluid in my car.

 

[MolaKule]

It could be the Carquest ATF is blended by Valvoline, just a guess.

Some ATF's have a special amine as their friction modifier and can smell pretty strong, but if it has a GM license number it had to pass the Dex VI series of tests.

 

[zrxkawboy]

It could be the Carquest ATF is blended by Valvoline, just a guess.

I have recently used Valvoline, Castrol, and Mag 1 Dex VI fluids. The Valvoline had an unpleasant odor, while the other 2 had very little odor at all.

 

[Creekside]

Schaeffer 204SAT has a very unique smell too. I would call it a fish like smell.

 

[Too3zln]

It can smell funny, but as long as it tastes good it should be ok still. Right?