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A manual vehicle usually idles between 700-800rpm an automatic between 500-600rpm...
 


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yep, they are just really wierd peppy motors. Extremely loud
 

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yep, there are people on rangerpowersports.com that own duratec trucks with over 300,000 miles running perfect with full compression at each cylinder!! who knows how long they can go!!!! hows that for a little piece of mind:yahoo:

im pumped
 

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Several times over the last few days i have read here that these engines are loud.
Can someone please be more specific and explain what they mean by "loud".
I mean are we talking valve clatter or what??:dunno:
I am seriously considering this truck and possibly ordering an 09 but i gotta know about this first.
 

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I think they mean the engine is loud when it's running at the typical RPMs, relative to other engines. I've started driving my 08' at higher RPMs (2500-3000 vs. 2000-2500) to see how power/mileage is. It might be difficult to accurately measure mileage, but while I normally go into 5th gear (manual) when I'm on the highway between 90-110 km/h, I didn't at all yesterday and though the engine was noticeably louder, it seems to run fine. I don't get the impression that above 3000rpm is ideal, though - I think some people have suggested this. However, my knowledge of engines and driving is pretty minimal.
 

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the engine at idle makes what sounds like valve noise(i think its cause of the plastic intake manifold, doesnt insulate the intake valve noise).. and at higher rpm u just hear more of the engine than the exhaust note.. keep in mind u really only notice these things when u got the radio off and are really trying to listen to ur truck
 

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Several times over the last few days i have read here that these engines are loud.
Can someone please be more specific and explain what they mean by "loud".
I mean are we talking valve clatter or what??:dunno:
I am seriously considering this truck and possibly ordering an 09 but i gotta know about this first.


When I researched the vehicle last year I had no idea about the engine noise. I didnt even test drive one I needed a new vehicle fast. The one thing I did know was that it was a reliable vehicle. When I was driving it home I was surprised how loud it was idling at stop lights. I first thought something was wrong. I than found out it was normal. Its not a big deal really. I have grown accustomed to it and actually like the noisy vibration.

If I was you Heel, go to a dealer and test drive one. Keep in mind that the Ranger is NOT a luxury vehicle. It does NOT drive like a car or newer pickup trucks that are now car like and comfy. It is virtually unchanged in that respect and is what it is. I love driving mine and its just a great pickup. Excellent for small utility purposes and cheaper to maintain. Its the last of its kind and will be gone in a few years. GO to a dealer and come back and tell us what you think.:icon_cheers:
 

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My opinion is if you're buying a truck, you are buying something for work, not something that's comfortable (although my truck is) and has every amenity in the world and heated leather seats and a device that wipes your mouth when you dribble Big Mac grease down your face... Who cares how loud it is, it's a truck, lol... Too many people are driving trucks just because they want one... Not because they need it for work... My truck is loud, especially on the highway, I just turn the radio up...
 

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My opinion is if you're buying a truck, you are buying something for work, not something that's comfortable (although my truck is) and has every amenity in the world and heated leather seats and a device that wipes your mouth when you dribble Big Mac grease down your face... Who cares how loud it is, it's a truck, lol... Too many people are driving trucks just because they want one... Not because they need it for work... My truck is loud, especially on the highway, I just turn the radio up...
True. But a 4 cyl. Ranger is a very light duty truck and can be a combo daily drive and light work Truck.(college kids love them) I have already done some hauling with mine and plan on more soon. This is also great truck for self employed carpenters or electricians.

I do believe if someone buys an F-150 or Chevy Silverado etc. they should have at least some heavy duty work in mind when purchasing it. I see tons of heavy duty work trucks that are just used for hauling grocerys and kids. Maybe the occasional camping trip. An suv would actually be a better option for those people. But unfortunately its all about status symbol for some.(my car salesman admited that why he used to own one) They have to have the biggest truck most powerful engine and 4x4 to boot.
 

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Yeah, I'm not saying you can't DD a truck, but when your buying a truck you shouldn't expect it to ride/sound like a car... I just get a little irritated with people when they do that, lol... That's the reason you can't get a real truck without crappy IFS, haha... I have a 4-cyl Ranger, and I DD it, but I don't also make a big deal that it doesn't ride like a Caddy or something... It's the people that have to have a truck because "it's cool" that bother me... There is a 4wd Explorer at school that has those big rims on it, and it just makes me furious when I see it...
 

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test grove a 2001 with a duratec with only 47000 on it, nice truck, but rode harder than my 97, is alot faster, but the motor is loud, do I want to spend 5500 bucks for more power, less eqip. this one has no options except air? what do you guys think? really want a ext. cab, this is not.
 

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test grove a 2001 with a duratec with only 47000 on it, nice truck, but rode harder than my 97, is alot faster, but the motor is loud, do I want to spend 5500 bucks for more power, less eqip. this one has no options except air? what do you guys think? really want a ext. cab, this is not.
the fuel mileage u will get will be welllllll worth it:icon_thumby:
 

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When I start to think my truck is too loud or rides too rough, I simply drive my straight-piped N/A Diesel rabbit for a few days. The truck seems much quieter the next time I drive it.
 

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