I started to notice my truck wasn't starting as quickly as it should, and determined that it was the check valve in the fuel system leaking. It became progressively worse until I had to cycle the ignition key 3 times to build up enough pressure for the engine to start. Each time the key is...
Power Vacuum: How the State Wants to Suck Electricity from the SUV You Are Required to Buy Mises Institute
California Wants to Suck Electricity from the SUV You Are Required to Buy Zerohedge
09/07/2023
Summary
A literal power vacuum—that’s what California Senate Bill 233 proposes.
And what...
I am having a problem with my 2005 Ranger with hard starting. Initially If I wait a few seconds it would start right up. It has now progressed to the point where I need to turn the ignition on 3 times to get a quick start. (2 second fuel pump cycle each time I turn the ignition on) This leads...
Sunday I was mowing the yard between thunderstorms, the grass was tall and I had been out of town and just arrived home at 5AM, having drove all night (12 hour drive).
My yard is terraced, and out by the road the wall is up to 5' tall. I installed an engineered wall and it has been holding up...
All may not be as it seems.... Watch the following
China is Throwing Away Fields of Electric Cars - Letting them Rot!
And from the same fellow
Covered Up! - China's Electric Car Safety - You're Being Sold a Lie!
Hidden - China's Flagship EVs are Exploding in Huge Numbers
And finally...
Just replaced our 2003 Nissan Maxima with a 2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo. We drove the 2020 Ranger over to pick it up and the wife drove the CX-5 home. Took it out this morning for a run to a local farm for veggies and fruits.
First impressions
Smooth and refined. Power delivery is measured and...
Seems that there is quite a problem with e-Bikes burning down buildings across the country!
... these fires are occurring throughout the country. Bloomberg data shows news stories about "e-bike fires" in US news have exploded over the last 12 months.
The entire article can be found here...
Our modern autos are almost too complicated for their own good! The old rules no longer apply, and our new autos are much more fragile than our largely mechanical cars of the past. I've purchased two items that I think may help me (and maybe others) avoid one of the pitfalls, short battery...
I am researching this diagnostic scanner and I am wondering if anyone has used this tool with their Ranger. Any and all feedback is heartily welcomed and appreciated. There are many Youtube videos out as well as several reviews. But I only trust those sites so far, and a real life review...
I have recently purchased and installed the UPR Dual Valve Catch Can and after driving it for several hundred miles I began to notice the smell oil vapors when walking past the front drivers side corner of the truck. I checked the can and there was maybe .3 ounce of oil in the can, enough to...