engine oil FORD RANGER 1998 2.G User Guide

During winter months, it is especially important to wash the vehicle on a
regular basis. Large quantities of dirt and road salt are difficult to
remove and also cause damage to the vehicle. Remove any exterior
accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash.
After washing, apply the brakes several times to dry them.
Waxing your vehicle
Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every three
or four months, depending on operating conditions.
Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use cleaning fluid or
alcohol with a clean cloth to remove any bugs and tar before waxing
vehicle. Use tar remover to remove any tar spots.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with
touch-up paint, repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory
line. Observe the application instructions on the products.
Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based or alcohol-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong
detergents. Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of special
wheel surfaces. Use a tar remover to remove grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
²Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high
pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
²Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or
other engine components.
²Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning
the engine.
Maintenance and care
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.5L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine
Air filter FA-1616 FA-1616 FA-1616
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Battery BXT-58 BXT-58 BXT-58
Oil filter FL-400S FL-400S FL-1A
PCV valve EV-147 EV-130 EV-225
Spark plugs* AWSF-32F** AWSF-32PP*** AGSF-22PP***
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for
spark plug gap information.
** Two spark plugs per cylinder required (eight total)
*** If any spark plug needs to be removed for inspection, it must be
re-installed in the same cylinder. Cylinders No.1, 2 and 3 have a ªPGº
suffix. Cylinders No. 4, 5 and 6 have a ªPº suffix. If any spark plug
needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part
number suffix letters ªPPº as shown on the engine decal.
Capacities and specifications
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)Motorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil2.5L I4 and 3.0L
V6 engine4.3L (4.5 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine 4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll
Fill to line on
reservoir
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll
Fill to range on
dipstick
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual
2.65L (2.8 quarts)
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4x2 vehicles with
automatic9.0L (9.5 quarts)
4x4 vehicles with
automatic9.3L (9.8 quarts)
Engine
coolantFord Extended
Life Engine
Coolant
(DEX-COOL)2.5L I4 engine
without A/C6.2L (6.5 quarts)
2.5L I4 engine
with A/C6.8L (7.2 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
without A/C9.0L (9.5 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with A/C9.6L (10.2 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
without A/C7.4L (7.8 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with A/C8.1L (8.6 quarts)
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Front axle75W90 Gear
LubeXY-
75W90-QLWSP-
M2C201-A
Rear axleMotorcraft
SAE 80W90
Rear Axle
Lube
1
F1TZ-
19580-BWSL-
M2C192-A
Brake fluid and clutch
fluid
(if equipped)High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidC6AZ-
19542-
ABESA-
M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Engine coolantFord
Extended
Life Engine
Coolant
(DEX-COOL)F6AZ-
19544-AA or
BESE-
M97B44-A or
WSS-
M97B44-D
Engine oilMotorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-BSP
or QSPWSS-
M2C153-G
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches, stricker
plates, fuel filler door
hinge and seat tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-
19584-AA or
F5AZ-
19g209-AAESB-
M1C93-B or
ESB-
M1C159-A
Transmission
/steering/parking brake
linkages and pivots, brake
and clutch pedal shaft,
clutch pilot bearing and.
input shaft spline
(manual transmission).Premium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C ESA-
M1C75-B
Capacities and specifications
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Aiming headlamps ....................142
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................47
and child safety seats ..............48
description ................................47
disposal ......................................50
indicator light ...........................50
passenger air bag ...........48,51,52
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .......19,20,21
Ambulance packages ....................3
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description ................................66
Anti-theft system ........................35
Battery .......................................128
voltage gauge ............................15
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............118
Brakes ..........................................64
anti-lock ................................64,65
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................66
fluid, checking and adding ....118
Brake-shift interlock ...................67
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................139
headlamps ...............................140
specifications ..........................141
Changing a tire .........................101
Child safety seats ........................54
Chime
headlamps on ............................11
Cleaning your vehicle ...............142
engine compartment ..............143
fabric ........................................146
instrument panel ....................146
plastic parts ............................145
safety belts ..............................146
tail lamps .................................145
washing ....................................142
waxing .....................................143wheels ......................................143
windows ..................................146
Clutch
fluid ..........................................119
Controls ..................................23,31
Driving under special
conditions ....................................77
high water .................................78
slippery roads ......................78,79
Emission control system ..........138
Engine ........................................151
service points ............112,113,114
Engine block heater ...................62
Engine coolant
checking and adding ..............121
disposal ....................................122
refill capacities ........................123
Engine oil ...........................115,117
changing oil and oil filter .......118
checking and adding .......115,117
Exhaust fumes ............................63
Foglamps .....................................16
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .........74
control trac ..........................22,75
indicator light ...........................75
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......137
improving fuel economy ..........92
octane rating ...........................136
quality ......................................136
running out of fuel .................137
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................135
Fuel gauge ...................................12
Fuel pump shut-off switch .........93
Fuse panels
instrument panel ......................95
power distribution box .............98
Fuses .......................................94,95
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
Index
156

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity
(Regular cab-Short wheel base)62.8L (16.6 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity
(Regular cab-Long wheel base)75.7 (20.0 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (SuperCab) 74.2L (19.6 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(with filter change)-
2.5L and 3.0L engines4.3L (4.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Engine oil capacity
(with filter change)-
4.0L engine4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure See Safety Compliance
Certification Label on inside of
driver door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Coolant capacity-2.5L
without air conditioning6.2L (6.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity-2.5L
with air conditioning6.8L (7.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L
without air conditioning9.0L (9.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L
with air conditioning9.6L (10.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L
without air conditioning7.4L (7.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L
with air conditioning8.1L (8.6 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to range on dipstick
Manual transmission fluid capacity 2.65L (2.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x2 vehicles9.0L (9.5 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x4 vehicles9.3L (9.8 quarts)
Filling station information
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