I'll be buying a new truck tomorrow... found a dealer that has 30 trucks that fit what I'm looking for, all with 6.0L engines!

I've done a prelim look through their online inventory and narrowed my search down to 6. I know to check for EOT/ECT deltas at operating temp and FICM and battery volts. What other things can/should I look for using my SGII?

What tell-tale things should I look for under the hood that a gauge can't show me? I'll also be reading through the articles in the tech folder on buying new 6.0L trucks...

 

Check for puking and discoloration at the degas bottle. Also check for proper A/c operation. Defrost only operation indicates a vacum system problem. Check tranny fluid, should be bright red. Check maintenance records and above all make sure that OEM filters were used and changed on schedule. If you go to the tech folder I think Bismic has a pretty comprehensive check list.

 

correct oil filter cap.... harness not oily...check the suspension....brakes...does it track straight....do you hear clunks when you turn...even tire wear ....what color coolant is in it

 

Look at the head bolts/studs. If it has studs in it, they would be visible. Studs will have an Allen key hole in the center and a 12 point nut on them. Bolts will be just that, a bolt. It would be a healthy bonus to get one that's studded already. Look at the bellhousing for oil. Ficm voltage also. Look for green coolant. I wouldn't mention the studs if they're installed already, but if anything else is found, I'd b bringing it up for a price break. Good luck

 

Just saw u mentioned coolant.

Btw green sux, gold is ok, red is better

 

Picked up an '07 F250 crew cab long box with 125,000 miles, one owner for $23k... Everything checked out, deltas around 8 after 3 hours at 70mph... Everything else was good! Thanks for the recommendations!

 

yeah pics or it didnt happen

 

Still driving home... Bought it six hours away. Pics will be coming!

 

Ok, so too dark for me to take pics yet... but here's one from the dealer's website:

 

Nice truck! Exactly what i want haha