# Honda low on trans fluid, speedometer needle dies

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-low-on-trans-fluid-speedometer-needle-dies/53007>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [August 5, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-low-on-trans-fluid-speedometer-needle-dies/53007 "2010-08-05T02:45:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 5, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-low-on-trans-fluid-speedometer-needle-dies/53007/1 "2010-08-05T02:45:33Z")

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I noticed while driving my 95 Accord that my “drive” light was flashing, shortly after that the transmission slipped a little. I checked fluid, found it didn’t register on the stick. Added 2 quarts, light stopped flashing but car still slipped a little at low speeds. Next day drove it 50 miles highway, no problem, no glitches.  
  
 Could the low fluid have affected the speedometer needle? I suspected I had a timing belt issue but it rode fine today.