Hello and a few questions

[jkuper]

Hi, new member here, just acquired a 93 Ranger XLT with about 125k. Plan to use it for yard work and Home Depot trips, but currently using it as a daily commuter.

Couple of questions

Don't really have previous records for the vehicle. What should I address in terms of maintenance?

I plan to change the air/oil today.
What type of rear diff/manual transmission fluid should I use? Have zero experience with Fords, I am assuming Redline I use for BMW racecar is not appropriate

Thanks!

 

[Black_Splash]

Hello and welcome. Check out the Tech Library. IT has a lot of useful info in it and it may answer all your questions.

 

[jkuper]

I did and I didn't see answers to my questions

 

[Black_Splash]

The link shows capacities and type, the brand would be your personal preference.


http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Fluids.html

 

[jkuper]

Ah, thanks.

Just noticed a coolant leak Looks like from the top of the radiator on the driver's side. Doesn't look like it's coming from the hose either.

 

[Dave R]

Don't really have previous records for the vehicle. What should I address in terms of maintenance?

Timng belt and water pump.

What type of rear diff/manual transmission fluid should I use?

85-90W gear oil in the rear. Dexron ATF in the tranny.

Have zero experience with Fords, I am assuming Redline I use for BMW racecar is not appropriate

The engine's computer will take care of that for you, 6250rpm redline.

 

[jkuper]

Timng belt and water pump.
85-90W gear oil in the rear. Dexron ATF in the tranny.

Thanks.

The engine's computer will take care of that for you, 6250rpm redline.

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I meant RedLine oil... http://www.redlineoil.com/

 

[Dave R]

Ah, I see.

That's a bit pricey for a truck but, it will run just fine with it.

 

[jkuper]

Just finished oil/tranny/diff and ordered a replacement radiator. How much money do you think Ford saved by not putting a drain plug on the diff?

 

[jkuper]

Timng belt and water pump.

Just found out from the previos owner that those were done 3 years ago at 89k miles. What's the frequency on this repair?

 

[Dave R]

A '94 will have a 100K change interval.

 

[jkuper]

But I have a 93