I have a 1994 Ford Ranger XLT with a 6 Cyl., 4.0L Engine ==Answer == Based on my research, that model came with 3 different engine options for that year. Check the 8th digit of your VIN number: A= 2.3L 4 cyl
U= 3.0L 6 cyl
X= 4.0L 6 cyl
In a 1994 Ford Ranger : The engine cooling system came from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and GREEN color antifreeze ( meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
5 w 30
5W-30
5W-30
Actually , the 4.0 liter SOHC V6 engine in a 2004 Ford Ranger has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS
The 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual shows that ( 5 W - 30 ) is the preferred oil for the 3 available engine choices
According to the 2003 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : For the 2.3 litre four cylinder engine and the 3.0 litre V6 engine ( 5W-20 ) For the 4.0 litre V6 engine ( 5W-30 )
On a 1996 Ford Ranger : It came from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and GREEN color antifreeze ( meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
The Ford 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine has ( 3 ) TIMING CHAINS
Listed on a placard under the hood. More than likely it is R134a It is defininitly R134A. R12 was discontinued aroung 1994-95
You could have the 2.9 liter , the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " or the 4.0 liter V6 engine . They are all over head valve / pushrod designs in a 1992 Ford Ranger
My 1995 Ford Explorer , with the 4.0 L - OHV - V6 engine takes ( 5 w 30 )