Slow starting 4.0 4x4 with 22,000 miles
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Slow starting 4.0 4x4 with 22,000 miles
Hi , my 4.0 ranger has been firing wright up till cold weather . this week it's below 20 an my ranger has been on cold starts winding a long time to start ? do i need plugs ? I've already added cleaner ,deicer fluid to the gas tank ! What do you think ? Thanks Bud
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#3
agreed, turn the key forward and let the fuel pump kick on, I usually wait about 3 seconds when it's cold out. I have been having a problem kinda like yours, I think it's just so really damn cold out! BTW I just had a full tune-up at 90,000 and your truck is new so that wouldn't be it.
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Eh, that's only -5 C. I plug in my truck when it drops below -10 C. Doubt a battery warmer will help much, it sounds like the battery is defective.
I've started my truck when it was below -10 C without plugging it in and it took like an extra second of cranking to start.
When it gets cold I put methyl hydrate in the gas to get rid of moisture. Perhaps there's some moisture in the line causing the fuel pump to not deliver fuel fast enough.
I've started my truck when it was below -10 C without plugging it in and it took like an extra second of cranking to start.
When it gets cold I put methyl hydrate in the gas to get rid of moisture. Perhaps there's some moisture in the line causing the fuel pump to not deliver fuel fast enough.
#9
New battery 11-5-10 from Auto Zone
Hi , I got the best gold battery A.Z. had . The last time I fueled up was september an I still have 2/3 of a tank left over . I put gas treatment in it after it wouldn't hardly start . I went out today it was about 45 an it cranked a lot better so I put octane booster in the tank an an ran till warm . Will summer time gas cause this problem ?? I,m going to try to start early in the a.m. tomorrow while it's 25-30 degrees . I'm a old man an can't hear the fuel pump run so I waited about 30 seconds today before trying to start an it was 75 % quicker starting . It normally starts instantly . I've got a caravan I drive mostly . I really appreciate the input from all !!!! Thanks Bud
#12
2006 Ranger Super Cab 4-door 4x4 off road toe package
Hi & Thanks to all , After I put the dryer cleaner & octane booster in the tank I ran it till warm to mix the stuff & today it cranked right up . I still had summer time gas in the tank ?? I don't drive the truck often It sits in the barn covered .I usually pull a trailer for working ( hauling ) as I don't want any scratches .I guess I made a sissy out of it but , if you really get down on it hard this little red Ranger will get it on . Thanks so much . Bud
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