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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-05-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 28,950
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: what do you get for mpg with your 2.3l?

04 2wd 2.3l, 5sp manual.
With stock 225/70/15 toyo street tires on stock rims I get 28 mpg.

Now with 30x9.50x15 Cooper stt mud tires on black steelies, I get 23-24 mpg.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-26-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,164
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: a few q's

04 2.3L

I copped my muffler off and welded on a magnaflow muffler.

Sounds good too me. Almost to ricey at low RPMs.

Did the airbox mod and when I put my foot into it and hit 4krpms,...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-25-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,022
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: Missing oil

Ok, thanks
How would I check that?
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-15-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,022
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: Missing oil

any other ideas?
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-06-2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,022
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: Missing oil

Its gotta be burning it is all I can think. But I don't get any blue smoke that I can see. When I cold start up in the morning I get some white smoke till it warms up then nothing...

I park in a...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-06-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,022
Posted By MikeyBuck
Missing oil

My 04 2.3L, 120K...shes going thu about 1qt of oil every 1200 miles. I thought that it was a bad pcv, so I replaced it(the old pcv was stuck open). Still losing oil. No leaks what so ever.
Did a...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-22-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,155
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: launching a boat with your ranger

With my 04 2.3L 2wd ranger, I pull my 14ft Alaskan Smokercraft with a 30hp jet. Truck does just fine! Id say the boat, motor, trailer and all the gear is at 1000lbs??? IDK...
The only problem I have...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-16-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,193
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: MPG's on a 2000-2006 Regcab XL????

If I can go 60-65mpg down the freeway I can see 29mpg. But I don't. Like I said, 25-29mpg, most the time with the way I drive I get 25-26mpg.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-16-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,193
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: MPG's on a 2000-2006 Regcab XL????

With my 04 2.3L 2wd, 25-29. Thats back country roads and the freeway driving.
Forum: Other Engine Tech 03-16-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,377
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: better mpgs

I drove my truck off the lot new.
Back when I had a stock exaust,..5th gear @ 50 mph, the truck on level ground just couldnt do it. It was that simple.
The I added a magnaflow. 5th gear @ 50 mph,...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-14-2011, 01:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,621
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: What engine/year for best MPG daily driver???

With my 04, 2wd 2.3L ranger I get 25-29mpg.

Sure wish it was a 4x4
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-11-2011, 01:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,281
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: 2004 ranger 2.3 mods

Exaust....

Air box mod....

Turbo??
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-10-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,891
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: Mpg?

2004 2.3L I4, 5sp, 235/75/15 (stock is 225/70/15). Most the time I shift under 2500rpms.
25-29mpg

Going from stock to 235 I over all lost 1mpg, but the over all felt power when hitting hills was...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-09-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,664
Posted By MikeyBuck
Going back to stock tire size; question

Im going back to stock tire size. 225/70/15

I do drive this truck on logging roads all the time, tow a small 14ft boat, haul my quad and load up on firewood.

What is a good tire that I can get...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-09-2011, 12:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,828
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: When do you use 4 high and 4 low

Not talking about my ranger(2wd), but talking about my full size 4x4 chevy.

When I use 4 low is when pulling my 3000lb boat off a sandy beach along the Columbia River. I feel its a lot easer on...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-08-2011, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,389
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: Opinions on this jack for roadside "emergencies"

Go to a junk yard and find a ranger like yours and grab the jack and tire iron. I use the factory jack while on old loggin roads just fine.
I have a tool box so I also carry a bottle jack like the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-08-2011, 12:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,768
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: Brush Guard on a 2wd

Id love to see some templates or something so I could beef mine up!



Any body think adding a BG to your truck would lower your MPG any?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-07-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,768
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: Brush Guard on a 2wd

I have a WAAG. good lookin unit but weak mounting brackets. does not hold up well to even to brush.

I have a warn winch bumper on my full size chevy, it can take a hit, but I still don't want to...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 02-20-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,116
Posted By MikeyBuck
header for an 04 2.3L?

I can't seem to find a header for an 04, 2.3L ranger...would a header be worth anything I ask also?
Forum: Introduce Yourself 02-20-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,158
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: Newbie/WA State

Thanks for the welcome
Im down in SW WA. Right near Lake Merwin.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 02-17-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,158
Posted By MikeyBuck
Newbie/WA State

Hello everyone.
Figured Id introduce myself.
I live in WA State,
My ranger is my little run around truck. 2.3L 2wd. For the most part been a trouble free truck. ...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-17-2011, 11:22 PM
Replies: 15,998
Views: 1,066,629
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread

For my 04, 2.3L, 120K
This month
Clean the IAC, MAF, TB and air filter
Changed/Replaced the PCV, Motor Oil, rear end oil, new gas filter.
Next, new wheel bearings, new tires, change the...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-17-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,740
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: 2.3 PCV Location

Mine (04 2.3l) is on the drivers side under the intake. I had to pull the drivers wheel off and the inner fender to get to it. It kinda sits behind some coolent lines so its kinda hiden.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-08-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,401
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: How many bought there Ranger New

New....2004 2.3L 5sp. If I remember it was around 13K
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-06-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,686
Posted By MikeyBuck
Re: 04 2.3L PCV question

well...i pulled on it. didn't know that a PCV would come a part on me..in other words..the bottom half is broken off inside.
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