an 03 with 92k

[dsaint69]

I found an 03 3500 dually 6 speed with 92k miles. Seems pretty high judging from the year. Does anyone have any suggestions what I should look out for before I make the plunge??

 

[Briman]

Take it for a fast drive (75 mph) to make sure it does not have the vibe.

 

[rbattelle]

Make sure it doesn't have the dreaded knock either. (just off idle under light load)



-Ryan

 

[DPKetchum]

Make sure injection pump is dry(its covered 100k)Check for oil leaks(also covered 100k)and the rest is usual inspection of a used vehicle. Brakes,shocks,belt,ball joints,u/joints/condition of fliuds/diffs and trans. Any maintance records?

 

[bmoeller]

'03 with 92k miles. Seems pretty high judging from the year.

That's not all that bad for a 2yr old truck. I know a guy who puts on 100k/yr hauling pigs. He takes VERY good care of his trucks. He trades annually, or every 100k.

 

[CMNS PWR]

I have just over 102k on my 03. Zero engine problems, no vibe or knock. U-joints and ball joints, on the other hand, are another story.

 

[daytripper63]

I think 03 is when Dodge changed to 7/70 on warranty no longer 100,000 on Cummins now that Dodge does its own warranty

 

[dsaint69]

So I shouldn't be worried about the miles?? How about the Ball Joints. They most likely would not be covered under factory warranty.

 

[DPKetchum]

Its 7/70 POWERTRAIN(trans/axels/u/joints etc. ) and 7/100 on the ENGINE including injectors/injection pump and ENGINE read your owners manual. Dodge has ALWAYS done their own warranty.

 

[DPKetchum]

No not covered but I'd check them on any used vehicle and for certain on these trucks. They have been a problem.