transmission fluid

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
133,333 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SARAHC1135
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Does any one know where and how I check my transmission fluid? Is there a dip stick or do you have to flush it each time to check it? I have my car for 7 years now and I've never known where to check the fluid at or how. Shouldn't it need to be checked every now and again? Thanks
Jul 1, 2011 at 2:11 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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There is a plug in the oil pan that is used to check ATF level. If ATF drips out when you remove this plug, the level is fine. If not, it needs a little fluid.
Jul 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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SARAHC1135
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okay I will try that. Thank you so much
Jul 1, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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My pleasure. Please let us know what you find out.
Jul 1, 2011 at 9:29 PM
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do you by chance know how to get that plug off to check the transmission fluid. I've been twisting it twisting and pulling. Is it like a prescription pill bottle where you have to squeeze both sides.. It's been taking me 2 days now to get this darn thing off. Thanks
Aug 5, 2011 at 3:20 AM
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Can you take and attach a picture of the plug you're working on. It should just be a small square head that you turn counterclockwise and it comes out. There are a few models of transmissions that had dipsticks, red in color.
Aug 5, 2011 at 3:49 AM