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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-02-2021, 04:41 PM
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Views: 1,743
Posted By Old3.0guy
Engine Shakes Whole Truck @ 3000 RPM

So I went to the compost dump. Then for a drive. Total road time 45 minutes. Everything fine, including under hard acceleration.

Home and parked it. Realized had to move it several feet to access...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 09-03-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 860
Posted By Old3.0guy
Engine Oil Has Gas Smell??

Truck is a 2006 3.0. with 60k miles.

I checked the oil in July-thin and heavy gas smell. So I had a local garage clean the injection system and change the oil on July23. Checked oil today. Not...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 09-01-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By Old3.0guy
Re: Help With Dust Caps

Thanks, Dirtman..
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-29-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By Old3.0guy
Re: Help With Dust Caps

The little dust cap...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-29-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By Old3.0guy
Help With Dust Caps

I have a 2006 RWD Ranger Sport Supercab. I need "end caps" (dust caps) for the center of the wheels.I have P235/70/R16 tires.

I saw some on Amazon-says fits 54mm. Is this mine? I looked at the Q&A...
Forum: Exterior Tech 03-29-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,320
Posted By Old3.0guy
Did You Remove Your Assist Steps?

Since buying my 2006 Sport SuperCab I have noticed the "assist" steps are pretty useless. In fact I think they make getting out more difficult.

Anyone here take theirs off? Did you regret it for...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-24-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,342
Posted By Old3.0guy
Re: Buying another Ranger.....need some advice

When did they go to the Lima engine?
Forum: Exterior Tech 03-23-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,187
Posted By Old3.0guy
Re: Prior owner Splashed Paint On Tailgate

Thank you! I got some Goof Off which approximates Goo-Gone paint pal. The tailgate looks great. Ok, not new, but no paint.

And I like the wood idea-do not really want o spend more $$ on the truck...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-21-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By Old3.0guy
Re: Auto Trans Seal Replaced How Much ATF?

Thank you transman and Jim22
Forum: Exterior Tech 03-21-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,187
Posted By Old3.0guy
Prior owner Splashed Paint On Tailgate

This new to me 2006 Supercab is totally clean-except the prior owner splashed white house paint on the tailgate...and let it dry. Two spots one about 3"x5"" one 2"x5. Looks like he set a can of...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-21-2018, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By Old3.0guy
Re: Auto Trans Seal Replaced How Much ATF?

The fluid level was mid way between top and bottom marks. Dipstick says "Do not fill if level is between marks" So I guess that means fluid is dispersed as trans is hot?

Sorry to seem dumb but I...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-20-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By Old3.0guy
Re: Auto Trans Seal Replaced How Much ATF?

Pan seal and rear output shaft. I checked the fluid level when it was hot-it was fine, and the fluid looks new. Mechanic says now he did not do a drain and flush...so 5 qts. were all needed.

So 5...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-18-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By Old3.0guy
Auto Trans Seal Replaced How Much ATF?

I took my new to me 2006 with 3.0 engine and auto trans to local shop. Said a seal was leaking and they replaced it. They said they refilled ATF but I noticed the job receipt billed me for 5 qits....
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-18-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 725
Posted By Old3.0guy
Finally Got a Hobby Truck

I am almost 70, retired, and have driven pickups since 1983. But I always had to buy one as a daily driver and to do other duties. For example I owned a large house for 12 years that was heated with...
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