2000 ranger xlt 3.0 2wd
#1
2000 ranger xlt 3.0 2wd
Here recently I’ve had issues with my cooling system. I have to fill my radiator almost everyday and it’s costing me more than the truck did all together. I put coolant in the radiator, about a quarter of coolant in the reservoir tank before I go to work. When I come home I check it and the radiator is nearly empty and the reservoir has overflowed. What should I check first? This is my first ranger but I love the little bastard.
#4
I don't do private messages, nothing against you, but someone else may find this thread useful, or have other ideas.
Then my guess is cracked head or blown head gasket, recommend doing the "Glove Test" , can be found here
https://www.ranger-forums.com/genera...0/#post2196995
Originally Posted by Cbruce
New duralast radiator cap made no difference. This time I drained the reservoir completely, filled the radiator, ran it a few miles down the road, came back and again radiator was empty and reservoir was overloaded to the point the cap had popped off.
https://www.ranger-forums.com/genera...0/#post2196995
#5
Thinking 2011Supercab above has hit on on, but here are some other simple tests in addition to the suggested "glove test" (new one to me, BTW, but makes sense).
Good luck!
- Open your oil filler cap and see if you have butterscotch colored creme inside the cap or just inside the edge of the valve cover. This would indicate water getting into your oil and likely a blown head gasket.
- Wipe your finger inside the tip of the exhaust pipe:
a) Dry, gray, powdery = GOOD
b) Wet, oily, washes off with water = BAD, coolant leak into cylinders
c) Wet, oily, does not wash off with water = BAD, burning oil, likely oil control rings - Drive about 20-30 mph, floor the accelerator pedal. Is there visible white smoke coming out exhaust? Coolant leak into cylinders. Likely bad head gasket.
- Get a pressure tester for your coolant system: www.amazon.com/s?k=coolant+system+pressure+tester&crid=2QSZZU1JA0KE0&sprefix=coolant+system+%2Caps%2C141&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_15
- www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3P1D8FE1UZ05I&keywords=coolant+system+exhaust+tester&qid=1671902604&sprefix=coolant+system+exhaust+tester%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-3. Sometimes useful, especially for very small leaks before they become big leaks (not that it will do you much good other than to know you need to replace the head gasket(s)
- Cylinder compression test. Leakdown tester is better, but more expensive tools.
Good luck!
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