Powertrain
generic / SAE
P070F
Transmission Fluid Level Too Low
The fluid level sensor reports level below the safe minimum - risk of pump cavitation, hydraulic pressure loss and gearbox damage. Drive carefully or stop and refill.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number7 / 0F
Possible causes
- Transmission leak high
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 100–1500 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–5 h
- Component: transmission fluid level sensor
- Component: transmission
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012