Originally Posted by
rapidoxidationman
When were the head gaskets replaced? Did they use bolts or studs to clamp things back together?
Has the transmission fluid been regularly drained and refilled with a fresh screw on filter can?
Did the engine coolant get changed at 150K?
Is the truck bed whole or has there been a 5th wheel mount bolted on? (speaks to the engine's working life)
Has the seller been religiously using a fuel additive on every tank of fuel? ULSD diesel is not very slippery...
I have well over 230K miles on mine and replaced the gaskets at about 160K. Used ARP studs. Pulls like a freight train.