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The hook on the cam chain tensioner released as soon as I turn the engine counterclockwise, but it was a very quiet release. Then I turned the engine about 1/8 turn clockwise when I heard a much louder rapid clicking sound. I continued to turn the engine over in the same direction for a full...

My old timing chain tensioner looks like it was stuck in a semi-compressed state. The new one has quieted the engine considerably, so it seems to be working better than the old one.

I changed the valve cover gasket and ordered a new timing chain tensioner. I also drained and filled the transmission with the new Castrol Transmax ATF. During my test drive I did not experience any problems with the transmission shifting. The valve cover gasket was leaking for a long time so I...

It actually got warm enough today so that I was able to jack up the front end of the car, drain the differential oil, and replace it with the Castrol Transmax. I guesstimate about one and a quarter quarts of old oil removed. It was very dark red-brown to black in color, but at least the...

I didn't realize there was more than one variety, probably because this was only kind in-stock in my local Walmart. Hopefully it is the correct one: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Castrol-Transmax-ATF-CVT-Universal-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-1-Gallon/641751153

One last question. I'm also going to drain and fill the power steering: I think the specs for this car say I can use the transmission/differential ATF in the power steering system, so ... would the Castrol Transmax ATF be good for my power steering? Or would it be better if I use a different...

This could be why many of these old 3-speed automatic transmissions last so long when they do NOT develop a leak. I hope my son's differential is like yours when I check it. I ordered the Castrol Transmax from Walmart last night. They should deliver today but we just got a snap of cold weather...

Thank you to everyone who's posted. I'm tempted to go with a Castrol TRANSMAX because it's actually couple dollars cheaper than Valvoline MAXLIFE right now at Walmart, but more importantly ... It seems that if Tkonrr is correct (and I have no reason to believe he's not) the Castrol might be...

My son has a 2002 Toyota Corolla CE with the 3-speed A131L automatic transmission and 174k miles on the odometer. I will be doing a bunch of work on this car during the next month or so, including transmission oil drain and replace. However, I do not have the owner's manual and have failed to...