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    whats the best oil to use in my 2003 ranger

    Hello Bmann11. I think I would switch to 15W40. Delo or Rotella are fine. I ran 15W40 in my 85 Mercedes 300D. I drove it 29 years. When I...
    Post by: hankosaurus, Apr 27, 2020 in forum: 1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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    Looking at 2001 2wd 3.0 automatic

    Hello Jeremy. I bought a 2000 Ranger XLT 4 years ago. I have had hardly any trouble with it. I changed the Idle Air Control Valve ($35) this...
    Post by: hankosaurus, Dec 9, 2019 in forum: 1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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    On Avoiding Oil Additives

    Hello Forum. I read the following in my 2000 Ranger Owner's Guide, page 167: "Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments, or...
    Thread by: hankosaurus, Oct 23, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Aftermarket Products, Reviews & Installation
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    regular oil or synthetic

    Switched to high mileage full synthetic at 154K several weeks ago. No leaks visible yet. Update: December 9: It has been about 3 months now...
    Post by: hankosaurus, Oct 14, 2019 in forum: 1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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    2000 ranger intermittent problem :[

    What OBD II codes are showing? I have that truck and similar situation. It was the IAC module being flaky. 154K miles. Henry in Georgia
    Post by: hankosaurus, Sep 30, 2019 in forum: 1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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    How did you find us???

    I used DuckDuckGo search engine seeking "Ford Ranger forum" and this site popped right up.
    Post by: hankosaurus, Sep 16, 2019 in forum: Introductions