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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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need help with a rust problem Bought my ranger 1 month ago noticed rust around the gas filler neck. My drive shaft also has a coating of rust should i worry about this or is it a regular problem. Ran a carfax it came up clear.What can i do to get rid of this problem. only has 31000 miles on it
 
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 05:09 AM
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Welcome to FTE valo.
First, take the truck to your bodyshop & get the exterior fixed. As soon as that's done, have the truck oil sprayed.
Or, let it go & watch your investment rust away.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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The rust coating on the driveshaft is OK.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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oil spray

thank you for your response. Can you please explain to me what is oil spray and what will it do to my truck
 
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Proper oil spray oil has a rust inhibiter in it. If you can find a local outfit that will show you the barrels of product, it will be "stenciled" on the top "contains rust inhibiter".
Used engine oil has alot of combustion by-products in it making it a bad choice.
There are 2 main retail rust proofing outfits (oil spray) here in Ontario. Rust Check and Krown. This should be done at least every other year or twice a year in high salt conditions.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 08:05 PM
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thanks for the info. I live in the high desert of So Cal. So not to much of a salt problem here .But i will look into getting that rust repaired.
 
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