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    Default What to look for when buying a used diesel truck

    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.

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

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    Anyone else? Common problems ect?

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    No one here has a truck that has any advice?

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    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
    Machining, Fabricating, Welding etc.

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    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?

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

    different story when your buying used
    Machining, Fabricating, Welding etc.

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    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.

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

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