What is the problem with my car’s transmission fluid?
Could low transmission fluid be a problem?Q.
My Toyota Camry is having a problem with the transmission; it feels like it is dragging when I drive. I had a neighbor check under the hood, and he said he couldn’t see any transmission fluid. Could the low fluid be a problem?
A. Low transmission fluid could certainly cause the transmission to act erratically. Unlike the engine — which burns some oil during normal combustion – if the transmission fluid is low, there is a leak that needs repairing. At this point, you should have the car towed to a trusted repair shop. Driving even a short distance without sufficient transmission fluid will certainly cause the transmission to fail. If you don’t have a shop you work with, AAA has approved repair shops that offer quick diagnosis and two-year warranties on repairs on their website.
John Paul is AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor. He has over 40 years of experience in the automotive business and is an ASE certified master technician. Email your car question to [email protected].
