will an auto trans get damaged idling on P and N with no oil

Hi.

I was at a buddys shop and a car got fired and let idle for a while....but the auto trans was in Park....it idled for about 5 or 10 minutes and then it was put on Neutral to check oil level on the trans and it was almost dry.

Question is....will an automatic transmission het damaged that way or it wont harm a thing unless its put into gear and driven while low on oil ?

Yes

yes what??? LOL

Yes it will get damaged?

Yes it wont hurt a thing?

LOL

a 727 doesn't circulate fluid in park.so if it had some fluid in it to start with I don't see a problem.

Yes, it will be damaged. The pump is turning any time the engine is running, also the torque convertor should have fluid in it as it can be damaged as well.

Years ago when I was in dealerships, I heard stories of Torqueflites in cop cars being burnt up by sitting for long periods on hot days, idling in park while watching traffic or taking a nap

TRANSGO shift kit addresses this issue. It will give full time oiling, filling convertor faster too. You will notice the diffeence if you leave your ride parked for long periods. Worth the 60-70$$

RIP

Park - damage
Neutral - no damage

fluid will flow in neutral but not park, unless the transgo kit mentioned above is used

Nevermind.

He did say NO FLUID in it... the fiber stuff in it will be
history(the fiber type thrust parts).. the bands and clutches
shouldnt be a issue... my self... I'd chance it.. fill it up
and see what ya got... as said.. the cop cars did/do have issues
sitting for long periods in park... the cop cars also have a
lock out so they cant be pulled down into low/1st gear.. the
cops had issues of FORGETTING to shift out of low

don't nevermind ... say it ...

The 727 does circulate fluid in park, but not nearly as much as it does in neutral.

I was being rude.

It really depends on how much fluid was in it. It could still be low on the dipstick and get enough lubrication to not cause damage.

NEVER run an engine with a DRY torqueflite behind it! ...even in Park.

Almost dry actually or just low on the dipstick? There can be no fluid showing on the dipstick but still enough fluid to prevent major damage.

>It was low....probably just 2 quarts and whaterbver was left inside the converter....

Filled it up and it works....