Was wondering if my 4 cyl, 176,455 mile Ford Ranger pickup might fair better if I started using 20W-50 motoroil versus 10W-40. Presently, the machine runs perfectly, and does not burn any oil at all. It's been the best vehicle I've ever owned. I'd like to keep it running for as long as it will last. Any advice?
2006-08-17 21:45:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
NO, this has a 2.3 ohv engine. This started out in the Pinto and got changed just a little bit for the Ranger. They are great motors. The only thing you need to do is make sure you replace the timing belt every 60K or so. Look at the oil pan. If it's shiny (aluminum) you may have trouble eventually with some silicone getting into the oil pickup screen. Easily fixed by flushing engine with deisel fuel, but not a problem yet appearantly. Make sure you change the fuel filter every 30K to keep it running good. They last a long time. I got one a few months ago that I'm rebuilding now. Still have the old Pinto engine at the shop too. Enjoy.
2006-08-18 01:43:15 · answer #1 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say leave it as is for now. First rule of home mechanics is "If it ain't broke, Don't fix it !!"
If it eventually does start burning oil a bit, there are good additives on the market (e.g. Wynns "Stop Smoke") that thicken the oil for older worn engines.
However, if your engine isn't smoking, you've obviously looked after it well, so carry on as before !!
2006-08-18 05:16:04 · answer #2 · answered by Smotter 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your burning oil and you hear the old "fill her up with oil and check the gas" deal..... thats when 20w-50 will come into play.....
Nothings wrong? then you don't need it. 20w-50 is reserved for engines with wide open clearances and go through oil like they do gas.
2006-08-18 19:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it is doing fine with what you are using now.
like the man said. "If it ain't broke don't fix it"
Unless it is using oil, or making noises that it shouldn't, stay with the 10W-40.
My $0.02, I also keep my vehicles for ever.
Yours: Grumpy
2006-08-18 05:19:45 · answer #4 · answered by Grumpy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start using one of the high mileage motor oils. They are specifically formulated to keep seals tight.
2006-08-18 08:39:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
20w-50 is for diesel engines...
though I've heard of people using it for cars that burn oil.
2006-08-18 04:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋