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after 3 yrs. of non-use what to do to put it back on the road

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Jul 16, 2009, 8:40 AM

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I took my '95 Ford Ranger, 6 cylinder, 4.0 ltr, extended cab with 124.000 miles off the road in '06.
Now, in '09 I want to use it again. What should I do to make sure to protect the engine, transmission, etc? I'm sure all fluids need to be changed and radiator flushed, but what else should I do?

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Jul 21, 2009, 5:37 PM

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Right - fluids changed out and you may find brake parts need to be re machined. Once up and running other things may or may not show up. Gas might be usable with an additive but you want the old stuff out or used up,

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