Near the firewall , between the engine and transmission ( transaxle )
On a 2001 Ford Taurus : The automatic transmission fluid dipstick ( fill tube ) is between the engine air intake tube and the engine compartment firewall
In a 2002 Ford Taurus the type of automatic transmission fluid to use is indicated on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick or the dipstick handle
The transmission fluid dipstick, on a 2006 Cadillac CTS, is located near the back of the engine compartment. The transmission fluid dipstick should have a yellow handle.
I can't answer re. all cars, but the transmission fluid dipstick in my Ford Taurus is as easy to get to as the oil dipstick. Since the transmission fluid also often needs checked frequently my guess is it is usually as easy.
A manual transmission doesn't have a dipstick
If you know where the transmission dipstick is located you use a funnel and pour the transmission fluid into the place where the dipstick came from.
There is not an external transmission fluid reservoir - fluid is added through the dipstick tube.See "Related Questions" below for more
Transmission fluid is filled by pouring the fluid directly into the dipstick tube. Be careful to put fluid in the correct dipstick. The transmission dipstick is located on the passenger's side, closest to the firewall (the cab). Remove the dipstick, use a funnel and fill.
There is no dipstick for the transmission. It has a check valve on the side of the pan.
Where is the transmission fluid dipstick located on 1999 BMW 323 auto
You add the fluid down the transmission dipstick tube.
On a 2002 Ford Taurus : You could have the gear shift lever up by the steering wheel or by the floor console for your automatic transmission And , if you mean the automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick , it is near the firewall between the engine and the brake fluid reservoir in the engine compartment