Recent content by sdowiat

I'm reasonably mechanical smart but what I'm about to tell seems to make no sense. Can these things somehow be related? I've got a 99 Mazde B3000 ( same as Ranger 3,0 except a little sheet metal bending and badges ) with 125k miles that I've had 7 years and since it had 67k miles. My dad...

Mine is a '99 3.0 4x4 still in really good shape. I was driving home last night on the interstate and all the dash lights went out. ( cab light, high beam still work... so do the actual gauges ) I've checked the fuses. Appears to be 3 related to the instrument cluster.. all are good...

But what about the low range...? Turning the switch does two things, engage the hubs (which the manual hubs will solve ) and it allows you to select low range. When you are having this problem, is the problem solely the engagement of the hubs or is the ability to select low range affected as...

Mine is a '99. When I flip my switch into 4wd it sometimes does not work. The colder the weather the more likely it is to fail... ( generally when I need it most ) So that switch, and the little electric motor that it's connected to, controls "using vacumn lines to lock the hubs" and casuse'...

Hey guys, I've lurked and read here a long time and learned a lot from you. I wanted to ask a few questions that I haven't found directly addressed. Any input on any part is appreciated. thanks... My truck is actually a 99 Mazda B3000 4x4 ... but as best as I can tell everything seems to...

Guys, I know there is info on this here.... but my searches aren't finding it. If you can help me or point me toward those posts I appreciate it. My truck is a 99 Mazda 3.0 automatic 4wd... which has identical running gear to the Ford... right? I've got the switch to engage the 4wd... wish...

My ratio and tire size.. I've got the 3.0 and the 4.1 ratio... so it's the lowest you can get, right? My tires size is what came from the factory... not sure the exact size. I have determined that the MPG is better than I thought... I can get 24, but that is by going pretty easy on it, but I...

Hey guys. I just inherited my dad '99 Mazda SE b3000 4 x4 regular cab automatic 4.1 gearing. Only 66k miles. Looks and runs great. For 10 years old it's a good looking thing... even my daughter likes it. I'm excited to have it but I would a lot rather still have him... Anyway, I've done...

Just wondering... wish I got better MPG. Mine is a '99 Mazda 4 x 4. Can the rear end ratio be changed?