How do I check and change transmission fluid on a 2000 Isuzu Trooper?

Question

....since there does not appear to be a dipstick

Answer 1

around the edge of the top side of the tranny pan there should be a dipstick tube or a hole where it once was. and as far as the change if there is no drain plug(similar to the one in your oil pan) you will have to take the pan off.when you change you fluid you will need to anyway. i recomend changing your filter and pan seal aswell

Answer 2

Remove and replace filter and pan gasket, then fill through the "fill" hole in the transmission case,

.There is no dipstick on your auto trans. Checking it is a real PITA The trans pan has 2 plugs in it. The one on the very bottom is the drain. The one in the corner, up higher in a recess is the check/fill plug. To check, the engine must be warm and running, tranny in P. Remove the plug and fluid should dribble out. If it doesn't it's low, fill until it dribbles out, while engine is running. Obviously the truck must be on a lift or up on jackstands.