Hello and a few questions

jkuper · 11-17-2007, 08:05 AM

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** · 11-17-2007, 08:57 AM

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 · 11-17-2007, 10:48 AM

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

**Black_Splash** · 11-17-2007, 11:28 AM

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

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...ry/Fluids.html

jkuper · 11-17-2007, 11:46 AM

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** · 11-17-2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jkuper

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

Timng belt and water pump.

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

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

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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 · 11-17-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

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

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Dave R

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/

jkuper · 11-19-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

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** · 11-18-2007, 04:08 PM

Ah, I see.

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

jkuper · 11-18-2007, 05:28 PM

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?

**Dave R** · 11-19-2007, 04:39 PM

A '94 will have a 100K change interval.

jkuper · 11-19-2007, 08:15 PM

But I have a 93

11-17-2007, 08:05 AM	#1
jkuper New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Hello and a few questions 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!
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11-17-2007, 08:57 AM	#2
Black_Splash Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Huntingburg, IN Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Splash Engine: 4.0L Class: 4X4 Used For: weekend driving & light wheeling Posts: 335 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Hello and welcome. Check out the Tech Library. IT has a lot of useful info in it and it may answer all your questions. __________________ 1994 Ranger Splash 4.0L 4X4 w/Rough Country 2 in. leveling coils, Explorer leafs, and 31 in. TreadWright Crawler M/Ts (formally OTR) 2004 Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L 4X4, wife's truck "Jeeps are cute, Barbie drives one."
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11-17-2007, 10:48 AM	#3
jkuper New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	I did and I didn't see answers to my questions
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11-17-2007, 11:28 AM	#4
Black_Splash Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Huntingburg, IN Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Splash Engine: 4.0L Class: 4X4 Used For: weekend driving & light wheeling Posts: 335 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	The link shows capacities and type, the brand would be your personal preference. http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...ry/Fluids.html __________________ 1994 Ranger Splash 4.0L 4X4 w/Rough Country 2 in. leveling coils, Explorer leafs, and 31 in. TreadWright Crawler M/Ts (formally OTR) 2004 Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L 4X4, wife's truck "Jeeps are cute, Barbie drives one."
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11-17-2007, 11:46 AM	#5
jkuper New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	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.
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11-18-2007, 04:08 PM	#9
Dave R RBV Technical Advisor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In the snow belt Year: 1953 Make: Kaiser Model: Chief Posts: 658 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	Ah, I see. That's a bit pricey for a truck but, it will run just fine with it.
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11-18-2007, 05:28 PM	#10
jkuper New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	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?
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11-19-2007, 04:39 PM	#11
Dave R RBV Technical Advisor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In the snow belt Year: 1953 Make: Kaiser Model: Chief Posts: 658 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	A '94 will have a 100K change interval.
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11-19-2007, 08:15 PM	#12
jkuper New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	But I have a 93
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