What to look for when buying a used diesel truck

[accord885]

Looking at buying a used diesel truck. Not too familier with them. Are there any key issues that I should look out for. Doesnt have to be amazing just reliable.

[thesmackdown]

Ya make sure you dont see a propane tank sittin in the back :)

[accord885]

Anyone else? Common problems ect?

[accord885]

No one here has a truck that has any advice?

[legendboy]

as far as i know if your looking for something really reliable don't buy a diesel. i had several heavy duty mechanics all tell me the same thing when i was looking for a truck

[accord885]

Really? I've heard the complete opp. The cummings a friend owns has logged a little over 700,000km with no major repairs.

Anyone else?

[legendboy]

ya but he probably owned it from new and kept up good maintainence on it

different story when your buying used

[accord885]

Thats true. Which is why I'm wondering what to look for when buying used. Ways to tell if the maintainace was good or if it was drivin hard.

[QuasarCav]

If I saw any evidence of a overboosting with a superchip or a power programmer I would run away.