5W-30 , according to the Owner Guide
Remove the 2 bolts at the thermostat housing. The upper hose goes to the thermostat housing.
According to the 1997 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 liter V6 engine takes : ( 4.5 U.S. quarts / 4.3 liters of 5W-30 )
R134-a
You can view the 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides It shows Thermally Stable Rear Axle Lubricant , SAE 80W90 , meeting Ford specification ( WSP-M2C197-A ) Add 4 ounces of friction modifier to Ford Traction-Lok rear axles
The 1992 Ford Ranger 4.0 liter had a 197 * Fahrenheit thermostat from the factory
AnswerIt is in the top of the rear differential. (thats what your driveshaft goes into in your rear axle.)its just held in by one small bolt. Comes right out easily. The speed sensor goes into the top of the rear axle toward the front.
Dextron 5
5W-30 oil is used in the engines of a 1996 Ford Ranger
On a Ford Ranger , DOT ( 3 ) brake fluid
it goes into your radiator, and then through your cooling system
www.motorcraft.com ( one of Fords websites ) shows Motorcraft BXT56 ( top of the line ) or BXL56A , as the Motorcraft battery choices for the 1984 Ford Ranger