i have no oil in my oil filter and was told to put transmission fluid in engine.

I have never heard of puttin transmission fluid in the engine in replacement to oil. As far as i know tranmission fluid can be used for Steering fluid and gear box/transmission fluid. Not in the engine for engine oil. See what the recommended engine oil type is for the vehicle and add that. dropping the pan is good to clear any rubbish. I have only ever put engine oil on the seal of the oil filter. i usuall run the engine, after 10 min stop it and check the oil level then top it up. the Filter takes about 1 litre. but top it up slowly. using the engine filler. I wouldnt use any other fluids except oil in the engine.

YES THAT'S CRAZY!!!,Don't do it!!,,drop oil pan good idea!,,tranny fluid and diesel NO! Bad idea!,although tranny fluid has been used,but don't leave it in to long,it will eat seals! ,text me @ 570 516 0645,not far from you!,agree with answer 1..

Just plan on purchasing an engine with that filter...........OR maybe give a little more info as to WHY there was no oil in the filter. Sounds more like pulling the pan might be the safer option to save the engine....just a thought.good luck.