Kevlar is a synthetic polymer can be and is mixed with rubber compounds, (among others, I use Kevlar clutches for instance ). for strength and durability, not just in the cord materials. It can withstand temperatures above 850°F, remains pliable even at very low temperatures, down to -320°F and...
Your location probably helps with that because of the temperature and humidity difference from TX where I'm at it's usually the moisture content that get us down here because ethanol is a moisture magnet. Some states also have winter/summer formulas, might check into that just for curiosity, one...
Your concerns are warranted but stem from old technology and early on experience in materials and design with oil bathed timing belts, oil bathed oil pump belts from all the way back to 2008 and failures. This can stroke an emotional issue with some but if the design was problematic we would see...
Welcome, my F150 was the same color and was my trade in for the Ranger. Son still has his older 3.0l over 200K and still going fine! Good luck with the new ride! Ranger On!
Pictures are from ISO17025 lab test on my hard drive archive from 2016-17
Your other questions research ATSM6201-08. The last numbers are certain files which probably are not acessable without paying, so you can just use the ATSM6201. engine used was a 4cly ford port fuel injection so you'll...
Let me just inject here, if any fuel additives actually performed and did what they are marketed to do, the word would spread like a wild fire and you wouldn't be able to find a supplier that could keep them in stock and on the shelf. They do have a place for use though. I use to use octane...
I totally disregarded the Maverick when looking as soon as I crawled underneath as it is a truck body on a car setup uni-body construction and the Rangers have a real frame, AKA a real Truck. The difference in weight will give the Maverick an edge on mileage. Ranger On! :captain:
Sorry to inform you they do not just pop out at least my 25s did not. Rear, pull access plate off tailgate for access. There are several Plastic pins with a metal retainer holding them in from the back. You have to very carefully get behind it and pop/break the pins or remove the whole grill...
The lean is Not a Normal condition and don't let them get by with saying so. In early 2000's the F150's had a TSB addressing the lean and was a warranty fix. The repair kit consisted of a 1/2" spacer and a 1" spacer to install between the rear leaf spring and axle housing. You used which ever...
When going into 4L you just multiplied your gear ratio by 2-2-1/2 times. If you have 3.73 you just went to 7.50-9.375 ratio. 4L should be kept below 5-10 mph and is not really designed for normal type of driving situation, up-shift/downshift scenario, you should be selecting the gear you want to...
Your on to something, plus the electrical tape they use now is a cloth type and resembles that pattern! I use that type myself the old stuff just makes a sticky mess! :)
Hahaha yep! I had the VW that had the screen too. My older brother had an oil bypass motor in his car, Lol. Also had an 56 chevy straight six bought from my grandfather he bought new. It never had an oil filter on it and when I sold it, had 257000+ miles on it still going, oil was changed every...
Who would've thunk it, Engine wear begins at an estimated 10-30 microns, not to mention the filters bypass valve usually comes into play about 20-30% of the time to. I can actually put my hand on a newly changed oil filter and feel the bypass valve operate on occasion, normally in bottom of...
Personally I always cut open my first oil change filter on New or Used vehicle and inspect with magnifier lens for any unwanted particles trapped in the element, at intervals down the road also. For us as end consumers what needs to be realized is, once thought of as American made is sadly gone...
Have you tried a Sync Master Reset? They do get wonky sometimes for no reason at all, those gremlins!?:like:
https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/sync/troubleshooting/how-do-i-reset-the-sync-system/