It's not a mistake when stealerships charge for their services and parts, their quotes and what they charge are highly inflated because they have been getting away with it and most people pay these high prices because they have no other choice, so they take advantage of them. They will keep...
There are a few companies that provide 100% synthetic oil like Amsoil and a few others but their products are expensive and you can get the same protection and durability with full synthetic brands like Penzoil, valvoline, mobil 1, etc. Like I stated before, I can get Penzoil ultra platinum and...
Penzoil ultra platinum and purolator filter is what I use, less than 50 bucks, I change my own, valvomax drain valve, removing and installing the new filter is a little tricky but not too difficult.
I'm still holding, not in a hurry to get it done and might not even get it done but another recall might come down the pipe and might not have a choice then. I've contacted my dealership service department via email for some details and haven't received a response so I'm not worried about it.
I don't think new gen Rangers will outcast the old ones, I currently own a 98, in addition to the 25, V6 with 314K miles, original motor, replaced the transmission, clutch twice and a bunch of radiators but runs like a champ and I keep it in top shape. A true work horse.
I'm guessing it probably won't. Harder step to remove the lamp unit is unsnapping while pulling back to remove it. It's secured by two bolts, take no more than 5 to 10 mins.
As far as calibration for the sensor, don't seem like a component that would require any specific or specialized measures...
That's incorrect, the rear turn signal bulbs and reverse light bulbs are incandescent and the assembly is not sealed, it was one of the upgrades that I did on mine, real easy to do, I got Auxito led, built in resistors and no hyper flash.
I was a bit concerned about this even before you mentioned it. I don't deal with dealerships unless I'm purchasing a new ride or if I have a problem that I can't solve myself due to not having the necessary tools or equipment to fix it and even then I rely on well established independent shops...
I hear so many stories of owners having to deal with this, it is so messed up that they don't even inform clients. This is why is so important and imperative not to sign, accept or agree to anything until the vehicle is checked, inspected and even test driven by the prospective owner and once...