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May 18, 2011 | 04:50 PM

preppypyro

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Transmission Question

Hey guys and gals,

One thing I have never really done on a vehicle is run a transmission super low on oil when using the truck.

I have a 1991 f150 4x4 with an AOD and I have all the fluid drained out of the transmission(was in the process os pulling it to sell it but buyer backed out) and now I would like to troubleshoot some engine problems.

So long story short, and I honestly dont know, will it harm the transmission if I start the engine, let it idle, etc. I wont be moving the truck, it would just be the engine running, mainly idling, some revving, the tranny would never leave park.

Ive been pondering it, and I just cant seem to think if I will wreck the tranny or torque convertor, which I really dont want to do, sue to the low miles and excellent shape of the drivetrain! (well except for the engine running kinda poor)

Thanks.

May 18, 2011 | 10:50 PM

IowanStraight6

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my opionion yes becase it will still be attempting to move fluid and have friction i would think, i think some cheap fluid for cheap insurence

May 19, 2011 | 12:59 AM

SideWinder4.9l

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Originally Posted by IowanStraight6

my opionion yes becase it will still be attempting to move fluid and have friction i would think, i think some cheap fluid for cheap insurence

Agreed....Just to be safe, because even though the clutches aren't engaged, the input shaft portion should still be turning....

So yea...some El Cheapo fluid won't hurt....Because just as sure as you don't, you'll have to move the truck...

May 19, 2011 | 08:16 AM

preppypyro

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Thanks for the opinions guys. I ended up putting a little fluid in there just to keep things lubed up anyways.

Then the damn starter went and that was the end of playing around with it anyways haha.

More opinions/talk welcome!

May 19, 2011 | 12:13 PM

SideWinder4.9l

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I'm guessing its the brushes in the starter...mine took a dump last year in my 94'...$25....That got me new brushes, and the solenoid on top of the starter....About a 30-40 minute fix....Counting pulling the starter, etc...