100K check up
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100K check up
I have a 90 2.9L, 5 speed, 2wd. Well my baby hit 100K a couple weeks ago, now that its getting warm I want to give her a check up.
I Have:
plugs (platinum 2's)
wires
distributor cap & rotor
and she's due for an oil change
Is there anything else I should do or check? Do I need to change the oil in her diff?
Thanks for the help guys.
red
I Have:
plugs (platinum 2's)
wires
distributor cap & rotor
and she's due for an oil change
Is there anything else I should do or check? Do I need to change the oil in her diff?
Thanks for the help guys.
red
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Air filter? Clean the throttle body? Replace the 0/2 sensor?(this can increase gas milage) How about draining the transmission and flushing it and replacing the fluid?(this can add year's to the service) Flush and fill the rearend?( nobody ever think's of this) Why not flush and fill the coolant system while your at it?
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Thanks for the suggestions, (remember please I am just learning about my truck, and if it matters I am a girl, so not all of this is obvious to me) so now I have a stupid question, where is the O2 sensor?
You suggested flushing the rearend, so I'm taking that as an answer to my question of changing the oil in her diff or is there something else I don't know about?
Everything else you mentioned has been taken care of within the last year (since I bought her). Thanks for your help.
red
You suggested flushing the rearend, so I'm taking that as an answer to my question of changing the oil in her diff or is there something else I don't know about?
Everything else you mentioned has been taken care of within the last year (since I bought her). Thanks for your help.
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Hey red,
Have you checked the belts and greased the wheel bearings? This can save $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ in the long run. Rangers are easy to work on. I am no mechanic and have been able to do almost everything to my truck with a little help form hte Haynes manual. I suggest that you get one. They have a tune-up schedule as well as the fix-it info.
Take care.
Have you checked the belts and greased the wheel bearings? This can save $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ in the long run. Rangers are easy to work on. I am no mechanic and have been able to do almost everything to my truck with a little help form hte Haynes manual. I suggest that you get one. They have a tune-up schedule as well as the fix-it info.
Take care.
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red, don't forget the fuel filter, it should be replaced, too.
I wouldn't worry about the O2 sensor right now. You can get back to that another time.
Do the plugs, wires, dist. cap & rotor, air filter, fuel filter and oil change. And you ought to consider having a lube shop do the tranny and rearend flush, 'cause it's MESSY.
You'll be cruising just fine after that.
I wouldn't worry about the O2 sensor right now. You can get back to that another time.
Do the plugs, wires, dist. cap & rotor, air filter, fuel filter and oil change. And you ought to consider having a lube shop do the tranny and rearend flush, 'cause it's MESSY.
You'll be cruising just fine after that.
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You really don't have to worry about the O2 sensor unless there is a malfunction with it. I had a problem with my truck and thought it might have been the O2 sensor, I went to our local dealership to buy them, there are two O2 sensors on my 95 Ranger, one on each side of the catalytic converter. The service manager at the dealership talked to the mechanics about changing the sensors and they said the problem I was have was not caused by the sensors, and there was not any need to change them unless there was problem with them. They told me I was waisting my money to change them for no reason. In fact they checked the computer to see how many they had used or sold in the last three years and they hadn't replaced or sold any.
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And don't worry young lady, being FEMALE has nothing to do with being able to work on your truck!!!
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I'll second, third, and forth the Haynes manual!
If you can't find one locally, I think that I still have mine from my 92 ranger that would work for you.
Just send me a message and I'll work something out with you.
Good Luck!
If you can't find one locally, I think that I still have mine from my 92 ranger that would work for you.
Just send me a message and I'll work something out with you.
Good Luck!
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You can put some fuel system cleaner in the gas tank. But if the injectors are already really dirty it probably won't help much. It won't hurt anything though, and for around $10 for a bottle of decent stuff, it's pretty good preventative maintenance. I'd throw in a bottle once a month or so.
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hey red it's me again.
Don't worry about the O2 sensor. There is a section in the Haynes manual about testing it. You can get a meter for about ten dollars for the parts store. As for the PCV valve, unhook it and shake it gently. If it rattles don't replace it. You only need to change it if you cna't here it rattle. I drop a bottle of fuel injector cleaner in my tank every oil change. The transmission and rear end are MESSY. However, they are VERY easy to do. If you don't mind getting dirty go for it. Besides, the inside of a differential (rear end) is pretty cool if you have never seen one.
good night.
Don't worry about the O2 sensor. There is a section in the Haynes manual about testing it. You can get a meter for about ten dollars for the parts store. As for the PCV valve, unhook it and shake it gently. If it rattles don't replace it. You only need to change it if you cna't here it rattle. I drop a bottle of fuel injector cleaner in my tank every oil change. The transmission and rear end are MESSY. However, they are VERY easy to do. If you don't mind getting dirty go for it. Besides, the inside of a differential (rear end) is pretty cool if you have never seen one.
good night.
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I wanted to do the rearend, kind of a rite of passage thing. 
And if I take my time and pay attention I shouldn't have to worry about messing anything up right?If there are any "secrets" to doing any of this stuff that are not painfully obvious, I would appreciate the help there to. (Like how do you get a plug wire off when it appears you just arent strong enough to pull it off, as is the current issue at hand) Thanks for all your help and patience!
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Try twisting the wire around a little bit to break it loose first, then try pulling. Also, remember to use dielectric grease inside the boots on the new wires when you install them.
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