How To Buy A Used Diesel Truck (Buyer's Guide): Tips & Tricks

Buying a used diesel truck is tough but with these tips, you will get a reliable used truck for a good price! BUYER BEWARE, mileage is not the only important factor you should consider when buying a used truck.

Finding the perfect used diesel truck is a tall order for anyone. Don't worry though, we have the guide for you! Wade shows you everything you need to know when buying a used diesel truck. A good paper trail, signs of rust, attention to detail in maintenance are all important factors as well. Wade shows you his tips and tricks to getting a good deal on a used truck.

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Chapters
0:00 How To Buy A Used Diesel Truck
0:25 Set Your Budget
1:23 Carfax
4:44 Leaks
5:08 Rust
5:43 Underneath The Hood
6:54 Interior

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[thoroughbreddiesel]

What's the first diesel platform that you'd like us to go over?

[BountyGulf]

Never buy one with stacks, body kits, big lifts, tires and wheels.

[DavidSmith-btzn]

Thank you! I've seen a lot of very overpriced diesels and people seem to be stupid enough to pay these outrageous prices for them causing many of us to never be able to afford one.

[mattoverstreet]

Blow by test with the oil cap flipped upside down.

[Coloradox]

Awesome video. The traffic in the background wasn’t so bad. I would like to see the 24V Dodges and the 7.3L Powerstrokes first.

[codyyellott]

Glad I got my 01 24v for 7500 all stock ecsb 4wd

[Shermdoggydogg]

great advice!!! thank you!!! I love how you commented on the car that drove by... "that's a nice looking car."

[markwood]

Thanks for the southbend clutch..Its awesome..My factory oem 2nd gen 3500 CTD manual NV 5600 had the the new VP done..Its a 1 owner 148k no oil leaks no rust truck locally truck..Its not been tuned just banks cold air straight exhaust..upgraded radiator...Yes I bought a nice truck last Halloween day.Thanks for the video.PS LML spells $ trouble.

[raymankirkman]

With an older Dodge like that look at the dash see if it's still there

[codyphillips]

So if it has too many service records it’s a lemon 😂😂😂 good lord

[notmymermica-]

What can I say the guy gave some pretty sound advice

[alexerickson]

One simple list:

1. Check the mileage and service history.
2. Check for rust and leaks (Already in the video)
3. Look at any performance mods done to the truck. Especially done to the engine to make sure it has been put on correctly. (Also in the video)
4. Do an engine test. Whether a dyno run/compression test, etc.
5. When doing a test drive, do a full throttle acceleration test to make sure the engine and turbo(s) sound great and aren't lagging, and make sure the engine reaches redline to make sure the engine is running correctly.
6. Get it checked by a professional diesel mechanic.

Anything I missed?

[francissullivan]

Love your videos guys..could do a video on what to look for a 6.7 cummins..there's so much on the 12 and 24 valve 5.9...Thanks guys from NY

[Jyantis]

What year is the best year for the 12 valve cummins. I'm new to the diesel world.

[dgriff]

anything to consider on a 2017 Powerstroke w/ 92k miles? Over 80% of miles were highway. Receipts/records for maintenance is pretty thorough and consistent. No major work has been performed outside of normal maintenance and alignments and tire rotations. Very clean truck inside and undercarriage. Are there any typical oil leaks or coolant leaks that I should take a closer look at to see if they are present? Thanks in advance.

[creativetradesman]

Where do you find clean stock 1st gen cummins trucks that aren’t 25k-30k bucks

[brucekeller]

Wade, I am new to your channel and really appreciate the information you post. I am also new to diesels and have done as much research as I can. I have landed on the 2002 Ram 2500 4x4 as my choice and realize some of the issues with the lift pumps and injector pump. I have also followed some of the forums in regard to the 53 block as well. I live in the San Diego area so I am forced to look for trucks outside the area and have found a wide price range depending on the geographic regions that the trucks are listed. Do you have any ideas on the pricing structure of an '02 with less than 150k miles? Thanks in advance for your guidance.

[copenhagen]

What about mileage? I’m a potential first time buyer and I’ve noticed a lot of diesel trucks especially dodges have over 200k miles on them. What mileage do you recommend?

[mleukus]

looking at a 6.7 ford or a LML -GMC - couldn't find a watch before you buy these models - any tips?

[PistonShack]

Thanks for sharing useful info. Cheers.