would an automatic transmission still move if theres no trans fluid on the dipstick?

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Asked by Chris Nov 14, 2018 at 09:17 AM about the 1998 Lexus GS 300 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have a 1998 lexus gs300 with a leaky transmission now i was wondering if my
dipstick was dry as can be with no fluid on it and it only leaks when running
could it still move without transmission fluid? btw the picture is the only leak on
the shown on the entire transmission

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no , it's basically in neutral without fluid , from my understanding

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