thare is a little red cap on the front of the tranny
how do you add transmission fluid to a 1996 vw jetta?
the plug to add and check the transmission fluid is on the side of the transmission and only accessable from under the vehicle.
AnswerYou add the transmission fluid through the tube at the back of the engine compartment in the dipstick that says trans fluid.
If it is an automatic transmission, you add transmission fluid with a long funnel through the dipstick opening.
pull the tranny dipstick out and add the fluid through the dipstick tube.
To add fluid to your Volkswagen Jetta's automatic transmission, first ensure the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine is running. Locate the transmission fluid dipstick, usually found near the back of the engine bay. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it, then remove it again to check the fluid level. If needed, use a funnel to add the appropriate type of transmission fluid through the dipstick tube until it reaches the proper level. Always consult your owner's manual for specific fluid type and capacity.
You add the trans fluid where the dipstick is at, if it is a manual then you will have to go under the car where the transmission is find the check level plug on the transmission loosen the plug and stick your pinky in it if fluid touches the pinky then your good if not add the fluid there!
THERE IS NO TRANSMISION DIP STICK ON THE VW JETTA YOU HAVE TO BRING THE CAR INTO VW SERVICE. ONLY THEY CAN CHECK AND ADD TRANSMISION FLUID
The same place you check it.
Usually you drain and replace it...;)
Down the automatic transmission dipstick tube.
You add fluid through the dipstick tube. There is no cap like the oil.