The best way is by having someone else do it but the PROPER way would be to do it from underneath the vehicle's engine; starting with the drain plug in the oil pan...and don't forget to change the oil filter too while you're down there...its on the SIDE of the engine.
how to replace oil pump in a 1999 ford ranger xlt ext cab 4.0
5 quarts ( 4.7 liters ) WITH FILTER CHANGE
( 5W-30 ) is the preferred oil , according to the 1997 Ford Ranger Owner Guide
10w30
The 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine in a 2008 Ford Ranger takes : ( 3.8 liters with engine oil filter change )
13 mm on my 2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 XLT
According to the 2006 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.3 liter four cylinder engine takes ( 4.0 quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
10/30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the 1996 Ford Ranger owners manual ( 5 W 30 is the PREFERRED oil )
the oil plug is located under the motor on the oil pan
On a Ford Ranger with the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine : The engine oil filter is on the drivers side of the engine
No , not for the engine oil cap , just turn it by hand
Bottom of the engine.