3.0 trouble
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
3.0 trouble
i have a 94 Ranger 3.0 4x4. when i changed my oil, it was at the right level. now the level is way above the DO NOT OVERFILL line on the dipstick. i dont know what is in it but its bothering me. does anyone know what it could be? it also smokes blue out of the exhaust on startup and sometimes while driving. could it be a leaky injector? please help.
Last edited by pyerby; Oct 14, 2006 at 03:02 PM.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
well ive smelled it and i can smell something but i dont know exactly if it is gas or not. i think it is. do you have an idea of what it could be? water level has stayed the same.
Last edited by pyerby; Oct 14, 2006 at 03:44 PM.
Moderator
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,851
Likes: 111
From: SW Va
Do a fuel pressure test & see if it'll hold pressure after the fuel pump has shut off.
If the pressure is ok, but dropps off right after the pump shuts off, it's likely you have one or more injectors leaking down.
If so, what you have now is fuel diluted lubricant in the oil pan, so if you remove anything from the pan, you'll be down on lubricant volume & still have diluted oil in the pan & filter.
SO, imo, if it's indeed fuel dilution, you should drain the sump & replace the oil filter & fix the problem. Driving the vehicle, with fuel diluted lubricant, will likely do damage to the engine.
If the pressure is ok, but dropps off right after the pump shuts off, it's likely you have one or more injectors leaking down.
If so, what you have now is fuel diluted lubricant in the oil pan, so if you remove anything from the pan, you'll be down on lubricant volume & still have diluted oil in the pan & filter.
SO, imo, if it's indeed fuel dilution, you should drain the sump & replace the oil filter & fix the problem. Driving the vehicle, with fuel diluted lubricant, will likely do damage to the engine.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Good job pawpaw, I should have said what you did about the complete drain and change. Pyerby, are you positive the oil level was correct after the oil change? Checked with the dipstick?
Some oil pans have two drain plugs. My brother did this on one of his vehicles, then just added 5 qts. and figured it was good, and ended up being way over full.(Not challenging your knowledge or ability but we don't know what your experience or knowledge is.)
Some oil pans have two drain plugs. My brother did this on one of his vehicles, then just added 5 qts. and figured it was good, and ended up being way over full.(Not challenging your knowledge or ability but we don't know what your experience or knowledge is.)
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
i only have one drain plug and i checked it with the dipstick several times after i changed it....always do. but i had thought it was a leaking injector. i think i will change them anyway....cant hurt i guess. thanks yall.ill try and then see what happens.
Moderator
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,851
Likes: 111
From: SW Va
Seems to me. if you have a bad injector leak down problem, you'd also be having some driveability & fuel consumption problems too
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,147
Likes: 0
Most common problem would be blown head gasket, water in oil, or antifreeze, whatever, it causes blue smoke as well. It does happen from time to time on the 3.0's. I have never had a 3.0, but just from reading the forums, the head gasket issue does come up on the 3.0's enough that it would be one of the first things I would check.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,205
Likes: 0
Blue smoke is burning oil, black is a rich condition. You are blue so its oil your burning. If its "Way Above" the overfill line it just sounds like you have too much oil in it, drain it back to the correct level. Fuel mileage sounds about right for 3.0l 4x4.
Dave
Dave
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DieselDreamer
Modular V10 (6.8l)
16
Feb 17, 2012 04:22 PM