MoToMaStR
New Member
- Joined
- Mar 28, 2009
- Messages
- 15
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- Location
- Oceanside, CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1992
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3L I4 140ci
- Transmission
- Manual
OK, first tings first, 1991 ranger XLT 2wd 2.3L,... i have either 145k or 245k on it, cant tell because i bought it as a used florida work truck. I cant figure out what the hell is up with my truck, it runs fine but if i get on the freeway and drive more then say 50 miles over 75 or 85mph, my "check oil" light comes on. So then, sure as shit, im about 1/2 quart or a quart low. Im constantly adding oil to the thing. I have been having to add a quart about every 500 miles for the past 40k. It runs fine, no fluid leaks, no wetness in the engine compartment,... but it always smells like its burning oil after i beat on it pretty hard. I was wondering where to start. The local rip off artist mechanic has told me 5 or 6 different things he "wants to fix." Iv heard valves, valve guides, piston rings, pcv, among other things. I dont know where to begin. Iv kept up on regular maintenance (plugs, wires, filters, o2, etc) The recent fix has been running 10-40 oil instead of recommended 5-30. when i run 5-30, it disappears REALLY fast. Thick oil is bumming me down to about 22mpg. Any ideas? If i run a compression test, do i have to test the drivers side spark holes too? I just changed the 8 plugs and what a PITA!!! I have big hands and dont want to do that again. Thanks for the input guys, anything pointing me in the right direction is appreciated.