Can bad transmission fluid cause shudder?

2012 MERCEDES BENZ E350

65,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

BHAMDOC1973

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Is it possible for a car that has low miles and has not been driven a lot to have bad transmission fluid that can cause shudder? I have changed several Benz fluid and it made a big difference but didn't expect it to happen on a car with 65,000. The car is super clean inside out.

Sep 28, 2024 at 10:50 AM

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Oh yes, the transmission fluid must stay in good condition so I would change it out, also I would clear the adaptive learning as well so the car can relearn. I have found that helps a lot as well.

Fuchs .................... Titan ATF 7134 FE
MB 236.15 ATF .................... A 001 989 77 03
MB 236.15 ATF .................... A 001 989 78 03
MB Automatic transmission fluid .................... MB 236.15
Shell .................... ATF 134FE
Shell .................... Spirax S6 ATF 134ME

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Sep 28, 2024 at 12:08 PM