Clutch Fluid Low Help On This

[Toyotaxtreamteam]

My car was going into first a little wierd like it was going in fine but a little shackey, so i went home and i lifted the hood noticed that my clutch fluid was a bit low filled it up and started car up, pumped the pedal a few times, and now it shifts fine, would fluid being a bit low make it shakey going into gear at first was weird but its fine now.

 

[mrnickleye]

Yes. Low fluid can cause the problem. You must have a leak. Better find and fix it soon, as it will only get worse. If it gets too low, you may get air into the system, and just filling it up won't make it work. Then your stuck !

 

[suprana1990]

Mrnick is right
clutch reservior is not suppose to deplete on its own, it has to be a leak.
i say do not drive the car cause you will be stranded and spend more to tow it home than hitch a ride with your buddies.

 

[lifesnotfair]

I had that problem a week after my 1JZ swap was done. Car was automatic before, so I had no clutch or clutch pump etc. The problem was 2 little O-rings that go around the spring... it was leaking through there. There was a clutch pump from a CRX laying around at the shop, we took them from it, and the clutch fluid hasn't lowered a single drop since. =)

 

[supra90turbo]

Sounds like you need a new Slave Cylinder and/or Master Cylinder.
Do you see any leaks?

 

[bluemax]

I've had to replace both my slave and master clutch cylinder.
When the master leaked, it did so at the pedal shaft and I got oil inside of the car in the foot well.
When the slave leaked, you couldn't tell other than it didn't hold pressure and used a lot of fluid. It might have been wet on the outside too.

 

[Tanya]

check thew carpet under the clutch pedal for dampness, indicating the master cylinder needs replaced.

 

[NATAN666]

my slave got seized and leaked into my bellhousing so i couldnt see any fluid, but i knew it was my slave cause it wouldnt budge.