First gas car in a while...

[Cheburashka]

Picked up a '95 4.0 with manual transmission the other day. Hoping to figure out what to service on it and how to do it.

I haven't owned a gasoline car in years, the only car in the family for some time has been a Tesla Model S, so driving the 95 Ranger is pretty funny.

I need it as I am working on a house remodel and a landscaping project.

Now off to figure out what to service. Nice to meet ya'll!

 

[4.0blue98]

Welcome! Unless you have reliable service records, I'd replace all things fluid related. Not sure of the miles but probably oil (filter), Trans (even though it's manual), Diff(s) not sure if 2 or 4wd (tcase?), PS fluid?, coolant change, even check the brakes and fluid. Inspect all the assorted boots and bushings too. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Cheburashka]

Totally agree. It has 200k+ miles. No idea since the odometer broke.

I'm definitely going to replace the fluids. Reading now on the different procedures, this thing looks like a dream to work on. So easy.

The steering does feel quite loose, so I'm sure a lot of the bushings are shot.

The upside is it's a California car, so no rust.

I used to live in Canada, and working on any car was a PITA because of rust everywhere.

 

[sgtsandman]