i had the same problem. but guess what a 99 jetta doesnt have a dipstick for the tranny fluid it has a sealed lifetime transmission fluid. so you dont have to worry about it. i was going to change it and the mechanic asked "are you sure you want to do that?" i chuckled and asked why and he said that its like 400 dollars to change the fluid. i then choked and walked out the door. lol hope that helps
under the bottom of the transmission remove the pan.
IN THE TRANSMISSION!!! SERIOUSLY, To check fluid level, it's under the air cleaner box.
Where the transmission dipstick is located which is near the battery... Kinda under it.
I know for all the cars we have had ,that if it is an automatic transmission you have to pour the transmission fluid down the Transmission dipstick (where you check the fluid at), But if your car is a 5 speed manual you have to check the fluid under the car and pour it in there. The system is a closed system, its meant to last the life of the transmission. This being said there is no dipstick at all on an automatic jetta I'm not sure of the years but the 97's don't have one. There is an area where a dipstick can be added in the front of the transmission near the radiator you will have to look for it and you can buy the $19.00 mod piece on eBay or elsewhere.
Under the car on the upper side of the transmission. There you will find a plug. Remove it. If fluid comes out you are full. If you stick you finger in the hole and can feel fluid, you are fine. If not, add the proper lube as outlined in your owner's manual.
The automatic transmission fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles. The transmission oil is checked under the car, pull plug to drain into pan, once drained reinsert plug and fill via fluid pump until the level bottom of the hole.
Store under the drain pan of the transmission.
It's under the transmission fluid pan on the tranny.
On top of the transmission under the air filter housing.
Its located under the air filter box almost under the battery.
The transmission fluid portal is located under the car on the resevior, transmission fluid must be pumped using a pump. Need to raise car to access, inconvenient, recommend taking to auto shop. Difficult to do it yourself.
Pull out the transmission dipstick located under the hood near the middle of the firewall. Get a funnel and pour.