Low trans fluid affect shifting?

[Shantheman73]

Hey all…
My transmission (07 Limited) leaked a good amount of fluid when it was sitting for a few weeks (it doesn’t leak when I drive it regularly though?!). As such, I finally checked the fluid yesterday and it was only about a quarter inch on the dipstick.

I’ve noticed it shifting kind of wonky lately too. Like it’ll upshift faster than usual at times. Would that be caused by low fluid? I estimate it’s about 2 quarts down.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Hey all…
My transmission (07 Limited) leaked a good amount of fluid when it was sitting for a few weeks (it doesn’t leak when I drive it regularly though?!). As such, I finally checked the fluid yesterday and it was only about a quarter inch on the dipstick.

I’ve noticed it shifting kind of wonky lately too. Like it’ll upshift faster than usual at times. Would that be caused by low fluid? I estimate it’s about 2 quarts down.

Low transmission fluid (especially two quarts low) can affect shift quality and quickly damage your transmission.

 

[Trainmaster]

I truly doubt 1/4 inch would make a difference. Are you sure the transmission was level and the fluid was hot and in park when you checked it?

 

[Shantheman73]

I truly doubt 1/4 inch would make a difference. Are you sure the transmission was level and the fluid was hot and in park when you checked it?

To clarify…it was only a quarter inch on the dipstick, from the bottom. Well below the shaded area where it’s within range.

 

[Trainmaster]

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