A few days ago i posted about some delay shifting and harsher shifting in my Honda crv. Most who replied suggested low Tranny fluid, and it appears they may have been right. I checked the tranny fluid, and it is a little bit below the low dot. In the owners manuel it said it should be between the low dot and the high dot. Would it being a little low like that cause all these shifting problems? Also how much tranny fluid should I add on a 2009 CRV to get it up to par? Is it normal for a car with only 7,000 miles to be low on tranny fluid?

You most likely have a small leak,but be sure to check it in park,when engine is warm.It will not be correct,if it is not checked like this,a little low on transmission fluid is most likely not the problem.I would have the car checked for a bad vacuum in the engine compartment.Also,have the timing checked,these will have a big effect on the transmission to shift,and smooth.

Just add a little at a time till its at the full mark - the dipstick is not exactly a precise instrument -
If theres no fluid stains where you park the car then it probably isnt leaking - its 3 years old - the fluid MUST be changed usually every 24 months - it soaks up water vapor from the air which lowers the boiling point, when you drive the car the transmission gets HOT and the water and some fluid is lost through the transmissions breather pipe hence the low level after 3 years...

The best thing for you to do is look in your owner manual if you have miss place it see if you can download one www.edmunds.com make sure you do not over fill it wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.