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10-16-2010, 09:26 PM
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2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
2010 ranger 4 cyl 2.3L stick, etc etc....
does my ranger have a radiator cap??? the only place to check and addd radiator fluid is it on the plastic see thru bottle?? thats it??? if thats the case its much more simple!!! I like it how it cliks so u dont overtighten it.
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10-16-2010, 10:20 PM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
nope, sealed radiator.
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10-16-2010, 10:51 PM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
Well I just learned something! Have 350 miles on mine...never even noticed no cap..
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10-17-2010, 05:29 AM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
the expansion tank will gravity fill the radiator once its full start up the truck to bleed any air out and then top off.
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10-17-2010, 05:50 AM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
So how do you flush a radiator that has no cap??
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10-17-2010, 11:26 AM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
^^ Good question! I was thinking the same thing.
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10-19-2010, 12:29 PM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
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Originally Posted by 2010
2010 ranger 4 cyl 2.3L stick, etc etc....
does my ranger have a radiator cap??? the only place to check and addd radiator fluid is it on the plastic see thru bottle?? thats it??? if thats the case its much more simple!!! I like it how it cliks so u dont overtighten it.
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The duratecs cap is on the plastic tank........no cap on radiator. Unlike all the other "overflow" tanks, this one is under pressure.
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10-19-2010, 12:30 PM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
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Originally Posted by 2010
2010 ranger 4 cyl 2.3L stick, etc etc....
does my ranger have a radiator cap??? the only place to check and addd radiator fluid is it on the plastic see thru bottle?? thats it??? if thats the case its much more simple!!! I like it how it cliks so u dont overtighten it.
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The duratecs cap is on the plastic tank........no cap on radiator. Unlike all the other "overflow" tanks used on Rangers, this one is under pressure.
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
So how do you flush the system with these duratecs w/o radiators caps? Would I just remove the cap on the coolant reservoir? Is it just like STL said? Fill the reservoir and use gravity for it to flow into the radiator?
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09-10-2011, 01:15 AM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
You gotta just drain the coolant from the bottom of the radiator and from the block then refill through the res tank.
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11-13-2011, 09:42 PM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
sorry for reviving an old thread, but I am going to be replacing my radiator next weekend (the one in my truck sprung a small leak).
please clarify, since there is no cap on the radiator, do I just remove the cap on the reservoir and open the drain plug?
then, when refilling, how do you know when its full?
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10-05-2012, 04:53 PM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
theres a pet**** on the bottom of the radiator take the top hose disconnect put a water hose in that and flush... shop vac the rest out
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10-06-2012, 01:18 PM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
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theres a pet**** on the bottom of the radiator take the top hose disconnect put a water hose in that and flush... shop vac the rest out
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There is no petc0ck on a duratec radiator.....read the other posts before answering.
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So how do you flush the system with these duratecs w/o radiators caps? Would I just remove the cap on the coolant reservoir? Is it just like STL said? Fill the reservoir and use gravity for it to flow into the radiator?
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The Ford quick service places use a machine for a flush and refill. That's what I did last year at 36,000 miles. $70 every 3 years is very reasonable.
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02-25-2013, 01:41 PM
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Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???
reviving thread, supposedly you can't refill the rad without the use of a vacuum machine. which cost me 90 bucks last time. Couldnt I start my engine open my rad pet**** and cap on resevoir. wouldnt the resevoir empty and I could keep topping off with fresh coolant????? any other ideas to keep me from spending 90 bucks.
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02-25-2013, 06:39 PM
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Drain it from bottom. Run distilled water through it, disconnect hoses, drain. Reconnect everything and refill.
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