Forward fitted with smoother F transmission (it says model 1999)

Tiny
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How does a periodic maintenance work done in the smoother F transmission (automated manual transmission)? The transmission fitted in my truck was I think the first generation Isuzu smoother F transmission as the gear shift lever is the usual manual gear shift lever (1-2-3-4-5-6-R). It is not the new lever with (P-D-R +/-).
I cannot find any automatic transmission fluid reservoir. How can I perform periodic maintenance checks on my truck?
Friday, September 6th, 2013 AT 6:52 AM

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Tiny
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Are you saying there is no way to check the transmission fluid? If there is no dip stick, there has to be a bolt on the side of the transmission where it is checked and filled from.
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Friday, September 6th, 2013 AT 10:49 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I will check on it. Also, if I want to drain and replace the differential fluid/oil what type of fluid/oil should I use? Shall I use ATF?
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Saturday, September 7th, 2013 AT 7:30 AM
Tiny
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Check your owner's manual to be sure, but will be a type of gear lube like GL5. The differential does not take ATF.
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Saturday, September 7th, 2013 AT 5:52 PM

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