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Hi Folks,

Not directly for my Ranger, but I received my spare 300A fuse for the RV... very hard to find and very pricey usually... So no working fuse...no RV and No tow of the Ranger...
 

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Thanks Rick,
I think this Panel removal tool kit from Amazon will work for the rivets. The rivets look similar to the ones that I replaced before installing the AVS Bug Deflector. Do you replace the existing rivets after you remove them or do you use new ones after each removal?

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Hey Rick,
Watched several videos on how to change oil on the Ranger but have some more questions:

1. Were you able to unscrew the oil filter by hand on your 1st oil change or did you need an oil filter removal tool?
2. Is there enough room in the Ranger compartment to get the older band style oil filter removal tool in there?
3. Also, I have an older bottom attaching oil filter removal tool but don't know if it will fit a Ranger oil filter? Are these a standard size or do they come in different sizes?
Thanks,
Paul

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Hey Rick,
Watched several videos on how to change oil on the Ranger but have some more questions:

1. Were you able to unscrew the oil filter by hand on your 1st oil change or did you need an oil filter removal tool?
2. Is there enough room in the Ranger compartment to get the older band style oil filter removal tool in there?
3. Also, I have an older bottom attaching oil filter removal tool but don't know if it will fit a Ranger oil filter? Are these a standard size or do they come in different sizes?
Thanks,
Paul

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Great questions!
1) I used a removal tool. Cup type like you have pictured. Before you start the job make sure that fits right. Don’t ask how I know ?
2) Possibly but you will find it challenging
3) They come in many sizes. What you have to be mindful here is one filter is not setup the same as another brand.

So we all start with motorcraft filters. That was one size. When I went to put a WIX filter on the size changed. One was Motivx Tools 74mm 14 Flute and the other was 15 point one same size.

So just be mindful of this if changes to filter brand
 

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Just get yourself an adjustable over the end filter wrench from harbor freight and a long extention. Then it doesn't matter what filter you use
 

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Great questions!
1) I used a removal tool. Cup type like you have pictured. Before you start the job make sure that fits right. Don’t ask how I know ?
2) Possibly but you will find it challenging
3) They come in many sizes. What you have to be mindful here is one filter is not setup the same as another brand.

So we all start with motorcraft filters. That was one size. When I went to put a WIX filter on the size changed. One was Motivx Tools 74mm 14 Flute and the other was 15 point one same size.

So just be mindful of this if changes to filter brand
Thanks Rick :thumbsup:
 

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Got my Lamin-X protective films for headlights, side marker lights, and clear bug shield.
Not sure when I'll get them installed, but the sooner the better.
 

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Just get yourself an adjustable over the end filter wrench from harbor freight and a long extention. Then it doesn't matter what filter you use
I recently switched to the filter pliers. They work great and totally universal. From a lawn tractor to a full size truck they should grab and filter and get it moving. I have had mixed luck with strap wrenches over the years.
 

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