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Transmission Fluid should be red (or brownish if it's near the end of its useful life). Black indicates it has been seriously neglected and is failing to lubricate and cool the transmission properly thus damaging it.
Black ATF should be completely replaced, not just a drain and refill which leaves roughly half of the old fluid in the torque converter.
Avoid quickie shops for this kind of work, find a reputable transmission specialist to properly replace the fluid without causing more problems with detergents or power equipment not suited to the condition of the transmission.
The DIY alternative would be to drain and refill 4 or 5 times over the course of several weeks, gradually lowering the percentage of old fluid. This cannot be done all in a few days because it takes time for the old and new fluid to mix.
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