fluid is mostly red with a little black to it. dark reddish I guess.
Also, I should add that in the past, the lurching problem only happened when the car was first started up. But now it seems to be doing it more and more just when starting from a stop (even when I'm already in drive).
I have a 97 4WD 4runner that has recently begun sticking when I shift from into reverse and/or drive. By sticking, I mean that the vehicle won't go until I apply significant gas and then it pops and lurches forward. The problem is worse in cold weather, but is rapidly getting worse in general...