Running problem
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Running problem
sorry if this is the wrong section but
Right so I recently bought a ford ranger (that I love)
It's a work horse with 1 owner and 100k on the clock
It's a 99 super cab 2.5 none turbo 2 WD diesel
My question is
When driving some time the truck feels restricted as though it is holding back, in 5 th gear it will do 70mph at 3000rpm and no more
Now this may be coincidence but on a full tank it will rev over 3000rpm and do around 85mph and feels more responsive to drive
Once I get to half a tank the problem sets back in and wont go above 70
When I get to my last quarter of a tank I cam get back to 80 sometimes
As I said this may be a coincidence
Can any one recommend anything?
Also what else is prone to failure on this model truck?
It's been serviced every 4 months and was serviced day I bought it
Iv had no problems I can see except it aims sluggish some times
All help appreciated
Oh I also noticed that it has a new looking radiator and coolant bottle, there are no leaks yet when I fill it up I can take it for a 100milE drive and the coolant is back low... There are no leaks and the temp gauge is not getting above half way? What could this be?
Right so I recently bought a ford ranger (that I love)
It's a work horse with 1 owner and 100k on the clock
It's a 99 super cab 2.5 none turbo 2 WD diesel
My question is
When driving some time the truck feels restricted as though it is holding back, in 5 th gear it will do 70mph at 3000rpm and no more
Now this may be coincidence but on a full tank it will rev over 3000rpm and do around 85mph and feels more responsive to drive
Once I get to half a tank the problem sets back in and wont go above 70
When I get to my last quarter of a tank I cam get back to 80 sometimes
As I said this may be a coincidence
Can any one recommend anything?
Also what else is prone to failure on this model truck?
It's been serviced every 4 months and was serviced day I bought it
Iv had no problems I can see except it aims sluggish some times
All help appreciated
Oh I also noticed that it has a new looking radiator and coolant bottle, there are no leaks yet when I fill it up I can take it for a 100milE drive and the coolant is back low... There are no leaks and the temp gauge is not getting above half way? What could this be?
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first thing i would check is the water issue. have the eng. checked for pin holes in the cylinder walls. you may be pumping the water out the exhaust. as for the power issue this too may be related to the water in the cyl. the clutch may be slipping a little as well. i do find it strange that the eng. turns 3000 rpms @ 80 mph. most diesels here will turn 2000 - 2250 @ 80 mph depending on gear ratio. by the way that is a great looking truck wish we had them here. looks like it has more int. room than ours.
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wow that is us$8.54 / gal i don't know how you guys do it over there...
although, on the bright side, you seem to be getting between 27 and 31miles per (us) gallon so quite good mileage.
although, on the bright side, you seem to be getting between 27 and 31miles per (us) gallon so quite good mileage.
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