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A 1997 Ford Ranger
According to the 1998 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.5 liter four cylinder engine takes : ( 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
According to the 1998 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.5 liter four cylinder engine takes ( 4.3 litres / 4.5 U.S. quarts of engine oil )
The 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine in a 1998 Ford Ranger has 117 horsepower at 4500 RPM
5 quarts / 4.7 liters / with engine oil filter change
Go to an Auto Parts store and ask for a cabin filter for a 1998 Ford Ranger. If it has one they will sell you one. Inctructions come with a Purolator cabin filter. I suspect it does not have one.
1998 Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger V6 : firewall 3 - 6 2 - 5 1 - 4 front
No , the 2.5 liter - 4 cylinder engine in a 1998 Ford Ranger IS NOT an interference engine
On a 1998 Ford Ranger 4.0 liter V6 : firewall 3 - 6 2 - 5 1 - 4 front of vehicle
On a 1998 Ford Ranger : The 2.5 liter four cylinder engine has a timing BELT The 3.0 and 4.0 liter V6 engines have a timing CHAIN
According to the Gates website , the 2.5 liter four cylinder in a 1998 Ford Ranger is NOT an interference engine , so the answer would be ( NO )