2002 ford ranger edge codes P0171 and P0455
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#32
Hello, I took it to a mechanic he said it was a bad PCV valve. He said 600 ******* dollars? He said he wanted to clean my intake valves? Is that necessary? Can't i just spray that valve cleaner into the brake booster vacuum hose and be good? Do i need to clean the intake valve at all when replacing the pcv valve?
#33
2002 3.0l V6 Ranger PCV Valve is easy to change and not an expensive part, so odd amount to charge for that
2.3l 4cyl Ranger costs a bit more but not that much
"Clean the intake valves", lmao, wrong mechanic, but I am sure he makes a good living
Just add a can of Seafoam to gas tank to clean fuel system AND intake valves
Don't spray or pour stuff into a running engine, bad idea at the best of times
2.3l 4cyl Ranger costs a bit more but not that much
"Clean the intake valves", lmao, wrong mechanic, but I am sure he makes a good living
Just add a can of Seafoam to gas tank to clean fuel system AND intake valves
Don't spray or pour stuff into a running engine, bad idea at the best of times
#34
So I replaced the PCV valve ok. I used some intake valve cleaner while the engine was running followed the directions and let it sit for an hour then drove for 10 minutes. Now im back home and I heard bubbling from radiator coolant. And I research and it says common reason a BLOWN HEAD GASKET!!!! WHAT THE ****!!!!!! ):
#35
Wait until engine cools off and remove radiator cap
Top up radiator with WATER
Start engine
If coolant level drops add more water
Wait
If coolant starts to over flow after 15-30seconds then you do most likely have a blown head gasket
Engine is pumping AIR(exhaust) into the cooling system thru a crack in the head or a bad head gasket
Shut off engine
sniff the rad cap opening if it smells like exhaust then thats for sure the problem
Top up radiator with WATER
Start engine
If coolant level drops add more water
Wait
If coolant starts to over flow after 15-30seconds then you do most likely have a blown head gasket
Engine is pumping AIR(exhaust) into the cooling system thru a crack in the head or a bad head gasket
Shut off engine
sniff the rad cap opening if it smells like exhaust then thats for sure the problem
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#39
My radiator coolant looks like literal liquid chocolate do i need to flush and replace or just let out old fluid and put new in? My owners manual says use motorcraft premium engine coolant VC-4-A which is green And i cant find that exact part number coolant, any recommendation? It also says motorcraft premium gold engine coolant VC-7-A (yellow colored) depending on original fluid used? IDK what the original fluid used was doesnt say it on radiator reservoir or anything. Also can find VC-4-A at all anywhere. HELP
#40
If you are doing a complete flush and fill, it doesn't matter, which you will have to do because
But first you'll have to figure out how oil is getting into coolant before wasting time and money on coolant.
But first you'll have to figure out how oil is getting into coolant before wasting time and money on coolant.
#41
What you mean how oil is getting in coolant? I don't think the dumbass who owned this vehicle before me did anything. I don't think they ever changed any fluids. Could I just put any coolant in my car because i have an old 2002 ford ranger edge with a v6 3.0?
Last edited by omgitzjojo; 07-16-2020 at 07:17 AM.
#42
You said liquid chocolate, I assumed wrong.
Yes, if you are doing a complete flush, use what ever coolant you want.
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#47
I didnt know it was normal to go from rich and lean fast. So I guess i need to check the others. But idk how to see which one is bad if they are. They auto repair shop said if replacing the pcv valve didnt fix the codes then my o2 sensors are prolly fucked or atleast one of them.
Last edited by omgitzjojo; 07-16-2020 at 06:54 PM.
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#49
**** man. I've spent so much money on this truck trying to fix everything I payed 60$ for the o2 sensor I have now. Now i have to replace all three. I'm running out of money just buying random **** hoping it will fix my issue. ): I'm not taking any of my anger out on you just angry in general about the situation. If replacing the o2's dont work im out of ideas and money.