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07-09-2011

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Burns A Bit of Oil

hey i have a 98 ranger and it burns a bit of oil should i be concerned? i dont think so but just wanna be sure.

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its a 4.0. They ALL burn a bit of oil.
What happens is the Valve cover gasket shirks a bit and oil starts seeping out. you can change the gaskets and that usually stops it.

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