My golf transmission gears are schreeming for oil , it`s not my ford truck so I have no idea how to help it !where to find trans-oil fill

Mark 4 VW Golf Manual Gearbox
VW has a specific blend of gear oil for that gearbox that you need to buy from VW dealer Parts department. If you cannot get it there, you can use a 75w-90 fully synthetic automotive gear oil .

The capacity is about 2.2 quarts (US) so ensure you buy enough.

If you are changing the gear oil yourself the vehicle must be level. Completely loosen or remove the fill plug first, to ensure you will be able to refill it ,before you remove the drain plug and drain the old oil out of the box. You will need a fluid pump in order to pump the new oil into the box and you keep adding the gear oil until it begins to run out the fill opening. It is full when it stops running out the fill opening so it is important the vehicle is level when you are doing this service.

You will need a good 17 mm Allen key to remove and refit the drain and fill plugs in the gearbox.
The fill plug is on the front left side of the transmission case while the drain plug is on the bottom by the dog bone.

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if you are talking about the transmission then the trans needs to be flushed a simple drain and fill is not enough the torque converter holds a lot of fluid and if it is cold where you are maybe frozen.auto trans fluid can mix with antifreeze.

Look underneath. Is there trans oil leaking? Its red and thin so should be dripping easily.
Is the trans correctly filled? Low oil will prevent it moving. Check trans oil with engine running. Should be near high mark.
Is the smell oil? Or are the brakes jammed on?

bad transmission, I changed one just like it,first thought the clutch had locked up, but changed that and same thing (locked up)and took pan and topshifter out, and the gears actually heat welded themselves together, my guess as to reason would be lack of gear oil. only fix is to replace transmission or rebuild, but with gears in that shape better bet would be to find another, and make sure you change gear oil and fill to proper level

Manual transmissions use gear oil, not automatic transmission fluid.
There will be a filler plug on the side of the gearbox. The gear oil should be filled up to the very bottom of the filler plug hole.

Hello there

2000 FORD TRUCKS EXPLORER 5.0L 8-cyl Engine Code P

FILTERS
AMSOIL Ea Oil Filter.........EAO11
Wix Oil Filter.........51372
AMSOIL Ea Air Filter.........EAA122
Wix Air Filter.........46253
Wix Fuel Filter.......33595
Wix Trans Filter.....58955 [1]

[1] 4R70W

CAPACITIES
Engine, with filter..........5.0 quarts[1]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........15.0 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Others Initial Fill..........3.9 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, 4R70W Initial Fill..........5.0 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4R70W..........14.0 quarts
2wd ..........10.0 quarts
4wd ..........10.0 quarts
Manual Transmission, ..........5.5 pints
Differential, Rear..........5.7 pints[3]
Differential, Dana 35 Front..........3.6 pints[4]
Transfer Case,Full-Time 4WD..........2.7 pints

1. When refilling, remove dipstick to provide adequate venting and allow oil to flow into crankcase.
2. With ENG at operating temperature, shift through all gears. Check fluid level in PARK and add fluid as needed.
3. Fill to no more than 1/4 to 9/16" below fill plug hole.
4. Fill no higher than 9.5 mm or 3/8" below fill plug.

I'm assuming this is an automatic transmission for which there will be no drain plug. If you're wishing to drain and refill the trans. you need to remove the trans oil pan and replace the filter and gasket(kit is about $20-30) and then get a funnel and refill through the trans dipstick tube. Start with 2 quarts, run and shift through all the gears and then check your lavel and fill as necesary by half quarts at a time.

From what i can find out you have to take it to the shop

I know this sounds crazy according to Ford:

You can use-
Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX MERCON® Alternative Transaxle Fluid - SAE 75W90 Gear Oil F32Z-19C547-MA API GL-4
You are seeing that right, one instance they call for 75W90 and the other it is ATF. It is ok to run either, 75W90 will give you smoother shifts and less noise.

This transmission is filled through the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) hole.

no that is the trans if it smells and looks like gear oil you need a transmission trans for transmission lock is the position to lock down the stick in this 4l60e your fluid is just that dirty there is NO way to check gear oil from the top at all once again that is your trans fluid yes it should be bright red but if it looks like gear oil you most likely have waited way too long to check it...