pkurtz2

<dc.nc@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:1137895634.700395.76820@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> Looking to buy a used Ranger for my son. Already had 3 taken in for
> used car inspections and all had misc problems. I found one today that
> is a 2002 v6 auto with 90k miles, almost all highway commute miles.
> Original owner. When I asked if he has done all the factory
> recommended services, he said no, just an oil change every 3k miles.
> Said he recently changed the differential fluid. Truck is clean and
> drives very well. The regular oil change is good, but is the other
> lack of service a major issue if the truck is running good? I will
> have this checked by my wrench also, but thought I would ask this group
> first.
>

DC, drop that thing like a hot potato and walk away.. After 90,000 on my
truck. I have changed the tranny fluid once, the differential fluid once,
the fuel filter 6 times, and put a bottle of Chevron Fuel System Cleaner in
about every 6,000 mi. You can never do too much maintenance on a truck,
especially an 02 with 90,000 on it. He should have already changed that auto
fluid about 30,000 ago. Also, an alignment every couple of years also isnt a
bad thing. Most tire companies recommend every 12months, but I do mine every
2yrs, or when it starts to pull. The other thing is, have them lower ball
joints checked out specifically. I have already had to replace one, and
gettin ready to do the other one when it warms up. Also, look real good for
leaks under the hood and around the oil pan. I have 90k on my truck and it
already leaks there. Plus, that air filter has probably starved the engine
of air a time or two.. Its your choice, but I wouldnt..