1996 Ford Ranger TUNE UP

SHANNY

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1996 FORD RANGER

Engine Performance problem
1996 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

I do not know if the truck is actually a 6cyl, so if I am wrong, please forgive me.

My husband has had this truck since 1996, straight off the lot. All of this time, he has NEVER tuned it up. He does get the oil changed, sometimes late, but it gets done.

I told him that he needs to get it tuned up, but he says that since he doesn't see any problems, he doesn't need to get this done.

I have been told that you have to have you vehicle tuned up every couple of years.

Who is right?

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BMRFIXIT

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The wife is always correct
and I believe in this case you are right too
he need to at least have it check and filters replaced.
How many miles on it
and if 4 cylinder timing belt need to be checked
good luck

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Thursday, June 26th, 2008 AT 9:00 PM

98RANGERXLT

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Usually at 100 thousand miles, sparkplugs, sparkplug wires, air filter, fuel filter, etc.

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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 1:55 AM

SHANNY

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It is a 4cly. And it has about 80,000 miles on it and the check engine light has been on for a few months.

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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 7:48 AM

BMRFIXIT

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Codes need to read
you can have it scanned for free at auto zone or local part store
post codes back here for more help

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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 9:10 PM