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#191 of 251 Re: engine rattling questions [rangerman1998] by bolivar Jul 14, 2008 (9:56 pm)
Replying to: rangerman1998 (Jul 14, 2008 5:46 pm) People say a lot of strange, INCORRECT things about synthetic oil. In my opinion, you can put synthetic in at any time. Synthetic gives you better cold start protection and longer life (miles) between changes, compared to 'regular' oil.   For a 1998 Ranger 4 Liter, I'm not sure you even have an over-head cam, which would require a cam chain. I was thinking they changed to the overhead cam in about 1999 or 2000. You might have a chain driving a pushrod motor, but I'm not sure you even have a cam chain.   I've run Valvoline oil and thought it was ok. The problem with giving a vehicle to one of these oil change places, which I think is what you are saying you did, is you really don't know what they did unless you make a great point of telling them what you specifically want. They probably used 'bulk' oil, and who know what weight they used. If they ran out of 10-30, or whatever you should have in that truck, they might load you up with 20-50 if they had some lying around. Replies to this message: obyone (Jul 22, 2008 12:19 pm)
#192 of 251 Re: engine rattling questions [rangerman1998] by repairman8 Jul 15, 2008 (2:42 am)
Replying to: rangerman1998 (Jul 14, 2008 5:46 pm) TIMING CHAINS BECOME LOOSE DUE TO THE TENSIONERS, THEY ARE MADE OF A PLATIC/NYLON MATERIAL AND WEAR OUT AROUND 100,000 MILES, YOU SHOULD REPLACE THEM A.S.A.P. BEST REGARD'S, REPAIR MANUALSTORE.COM
#193 of 251 Re: Help with a code [5150abf] by d112103 Jul 22, 2008 (10:41 am)
Replying to: 5150abf (Jan 09, 2008 4:09 pm) In reply to message 153 I am having the same problem on mine, same year, same engine, Off-Road version 99 Ranger, 4.OL OHV. I am getting a miss every once in awhile, I have changed my plugs, cleaned the mas, but still issue continues. I have also noticed a lack of power which I am wondering if I have a injector issue ? I have noticed that plug #4 seems to be always get black film around the outside.   Any suggestions ?
#194 of 251 Re: engine rattling questions [bolivar] by obyone Jul 22, 2008 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: bolivar (Jul 14, 2008 9:56 pm) One thing when switching to syn at high mileage is to watch for any oil consumption. If there is any above what was normal, I suggest you switch back to regular dino.
#195 of 251 spark problem by billneva Aug 19, 2008 (9:38 am)
I have a 1994 ranger 2.3l engine, there is no spark at the 2 and 3 position on the coil I have t of them this one is the main one. I replaced the coil but still have the same problem. Any suggestions Replies to this message: repairman8 (Aug 19, 2008 9:36 pm)
#196 of 251 Re: spark problem [billneva] by repairman8 Aug 19, 2008 (9:36 pm)
Replying to: billneva (Aug 19, 2008 9:38 am) Which side of the passenger side or driver? also when you get in and turn key to on position, the check engine light should be on, and when you start to crank it 1 sec later it should go off to verify your Crankshaft Position Sensor is working properly. coils for the left side is primary, ECM control driver side spark on and off at ramdom. everytime you do any replacement on truck please erase memory,or your still be running in memory code. I don't check this site much please let me know if you got this problem solve. Bill, Repairmanualstore.com
#197 of 251 no spark by billneva Aug 21, 2008 (5:10 pm)
How do I reset the computer on a ford ranger 1994 2.3L
#198 of 251 no spark by billneva Aug 21, 2008 (5:21 pm)
sorry how do I erase the memory on a ford ranger 1994 2.3L Replies to this message: bolivar (Aug 22, 2008 12:24 am) repairman8 (Aug 22, 2008 9:24 am) billneva (Aug 22, 2008 2:23 pm)
#199 of 251 Re: no spark [billneva] by bolivar Aug 22, 2008 (12:24 am)
Replying to: billneva (Aug 21, 2008 5:21 pm) If you mean the check engine light - pull the negative battery cable for a minute.   But if/when the computer 'sees' an out of range reading on a sensor, it will turn the light back on.
#200 of 251 Re: no spark [billneva] by repairman8 Aug 22, 2008 (9:24 am)
Replying to: billneva (Aug 21, 2008 5:21 pm) SINCE YOUR RANGER IS A 94, YOU WILL NEED TO FIND A FRIEND OR SHOP THAT HAS A OBD1 TO ERASE THE MEMORY. I AM NOT SAYING THIS WILL FIX YOUR ORINGAL PROBLEM, IT COULD BE YOUR CAM. REGARD'S, BILL Replies to this message: billneva (Aug 22, 2008 2:23 pm)

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