Why is my Ford Ranger running without oil?
If the oil is left drained (or draining) for more than about 10 minutes, the pump can ‘bleed out’. Then, when the sump is refilled and the mechanic hits the key, the dry pump won’t prime itself and the engine is effectively running without oil pressure.
Why does my Ford Ranger have black smoke coming from the exhaust?
Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Ranger indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture is rich. There can be a number of things that can cause black exhaust smoke in your Ford Ranger.
Why is Ford Ranger not fitting fuel filter?
Ford Australia, like many manufacturers, doesn’t like the idea of fitting auxiliary fuel filters. The official line is that the smaller-micron filtering of these units isn’t compatible with the pressures the injection operates on.
How often does a Ford Ranger need maintenance?
When it comes to repairs, the average annual maintenance cost for the Ford Ranger is at $615, according to RepairPal. The website also states that the vehicle only needs to be brought to the mechanic for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.2 times a year or once every five years. Also, the chances of the issue being severe is only at 12 percent.
How do you change the oil in a Ford Ranger?
For most Fords, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Ford Ranger oil filter wrench. If your Ranger is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures…
How much oil and filter does a Polaris Ranger need?
I just went to the dealer and got a polais oil change kit. It comes with 2 quarts of oil and a filter. My machine is under warranty so I’m not going to use anything other than polaris product on it. Plus the dealer keeps track of you purchase so if there is an issue they can go back and look.
If the oil is left drained (or draining) for more than about 10 minutes, the pump can ‘bleed out’. Then, when the sump is refilled and the mechanic hits the key, the dry pump won’t prime itself and the engine is effectively running without oil pressure.
Ford Australia, like many manufacturers, doesn’t like the idea of fitting auxiliary fuel filters. The official line is that the smaller-micron filtering of these units isn’t compatible with the pressures the injection operates on.