SNOWPUSHER
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ok so i'm truck shopping, looking at a '02 dodge 2500 and when i go look at it, what are some of the things i wanna look out for, like the air filter sucked up and plugged up, what else?
what to look for?
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AreWeThereYet
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Let it warm up, then pull the oil filler cap and place it upside down back over the hole, this will tell you how much blowby it could have if it pushes the cap off the hole,.. just make sure it's not the vibration doing it.
Check for possible front or rear crankshaft seal leaks.
You will also want to check the steering for play as well and if you are able, check the ball joints, check front axle shafts with test drive and putting it into 4wd.
If it's an auto, smell the oil on the dipstick to see if it smells burnt or is dark brown. Grab the side of the box and shake the truck back and forth to see if anything is loose.
Ask what has been done to the front end work, maintenance, etc. Not sure what else, but I know there is more to list.
Check for possible front or rear crankshaft seal leaks.
You will also want to check the steering for play as well and if you are able, check the ball joints, check front axle shafts with test drive and putting it into 4wd.
If it's an auto, smell the oil on the dipstick to see if it smells burnt or is dark brown. Grab the side of the box and shake the truck back and forth to see if anything is loose.
Ask what has been done to the front end work, maintenance, etc. Not sure what else, but I know there is more to list.
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SNOWPUSHER
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thanks, i never thought of shaking the truck but i guess that would tell you something about it :d
crazy_wheeler
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Anything from '02 with a bowtie on the front would have rattled apart by now unless it's been strictly pavement driven by an old retired farmer.
h.karst
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crazy_wheeler - Nice call on them chevy products!
Whenever i look at any vehicle, i always check the following....
Service/maintenance records - done at the right time/kilometers
Check on the internet for any recalls for that year/make
Can usually see if the vehicle was well taken care of by checkin under the wheel wells and under hood for rust/excessive dirt. Any unusual clicking or noises in engine/tranny/diffs Also check underneath to see rust and see if hes got underspray. People who actually care for their vehicle will take care of these kinds of things - (the small things)
No expert - but you can usually tell just by the type of person the guy is whether the vehicle was taken care of or not.
Good luck!
Whenever i look at any vehicle, i always check the following....
Service/maintenance records - done at the right time/kilometers
Check on the internet for any recalls for that year/make
Can usually see if the vehicle was well taken care of by checkin under the wheel wells and under hood for rust/excessive dirt. Any unusual clicking or noises in engine/tranny/diffs Also check underneath to see rust and see if hes got underspray. People who actually care for their vehicle will take care of these kinds of things - (the small things)
No expert - but you can usually tell just by the type of person the guy is whether the vehicle was taken care of or not.
Good luck!
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boydo
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go underneath with a kreeper and look where the dirt is. if its on top of the tranny, frame rails, wedged into funny spots think twice......
imdoo'n
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these days i'd be lifting the floor carpet(covering) for signs of rust lots of vehicles showing up from southern states flood areas.
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