Identifying engine size
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Identifying engine size
I'm new to the group and to tinkering with vehicles. Other than minor repairs and scheduled maintenance I don't get under the hood much. So please be gentle as I try and learn. I have a 1990 Ranger with some high miles (238,000) and I'm thinking of getting new engine, I losing oil about 1/2 a quart every 200 miles. But since this isn't my main vehicle I'm thinking I might play with this truck and try and learn something in the process. The problem is, before I start doing anything I need to figure out what size engine I have. I lookedunder the hood for some sort of markings but I didn't see any near the top. I'd greatly appreciate any help.
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Welcome to FTE!
For starters, how many cylinders does it have? This is easy to tell by counting the number of spark plugs (or spark plug wires). This will tell you whether you have an Inline 4 Cylinder or a V-6.
You can also go by the VIN, one of the characters denotes the engine type. Decoding the VIN
I also am not sure what the engine options were in '90.
-Jim
For starters, how many cylinders does it have? This is easy to tell by counting the number of spark plugs (or spark plug wires). This will tell you whether you have an Inline 4 Cylinder or a V-6.
You can also go by the VIN, one of the characters denotes the engine type. Decoding the VIN
I also am not sure what the engine options were in '90.
-Jim
Last edited by PSKSAM2; Oct 7, 2003 at 07:47 PM.
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Howdy! jvd142;Congrats on having the courage to become "one of us here @ FTE".
I'm also working on learning the many complexities of Automotive Electronics myself; which are what vehicles are now-a-days.
Place your postings + we'll do our best to guide you along.
Following PSKSAM2's advice is a great place to start and acquire a repair manual to assist in teaching yourself too! The engine options for 90's 4 bangers are; I believe are: 2.0 + 2.3. (My 90 Ranger 2.3L EFI 2wd Mazda 5 sp has 2 plugs per cylinder; better emissions!)
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Hi jvd142; MOST EXCELLANT! Working as a team does work; for us all!I'm also still in the learning stage, and you know what the best part is...we never, ever stop learning!
HAPPY RECONSTRUCUTION!
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