What to look for in a diesel?

BIGRAM · 02-04-2010, 09:32 PM

GOing to look at a '92 Dodge diesel auto 2wd this weekend and don't know a flipping thing about a diesel. What is there to look for?

RuffedUpXJ · 02-04-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGRAM

GOing to look at a '92 Dodge diesel auto 2wd this weekend and don't know a flipping thing about a diesel. What is there to look for?

White smoke, oil leaks, rougher than normal idle, should be able to put ya in your seat, hopefully not much rust, ride good enough for a truck.

Is it a 2500/3500 and dually or single wheel?

BIGRAM · 02-04-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RuffedUpXJ

White smoke, oil leaks, rougher than normal idle, should be able to put ya in your seat, hopefully not much rust, ride good enough for a truck.

Is it a 2500/3500 and dually or single wheel?

Form the pics it looks nice and clean for the year, didn't notice any rust. Single wheel rear. How 'bout the automatic? Any issues from this year?

Nuts · 02-04-2010, 10:26 PM

cummins+auto=BOOM!!!!

BIGRAM · 02-04-2010, 10:44 PM

[QUOTE=Nuts;34115]cummins+auto=BOOM!!!![

Why is that?

Jordandg · 02-04-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuts

cummins+auto=BOOM!!!!

that's not completely true, yes, if you add some power to them over stock they tend to go a lot quicker and will take a dump on you. Same goes for any chevy or ford auto as well. However at stock or close to stock power they do just fine. IMO

itbrokeagain · 02-04-2010, 11:56 PM

Chrysler auto trannies keep the rebuilders in business. I was told this from Aamco last time I did a service call there

yjflop · 02-05-2010, 01:04 AM

5.9 common rail and a 6 speed is perfect

hotrod · 02-05-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by yjflop

5.9 common rail and a 6 speed is perfect

with a smarty

fordman00 · 02-05-2010, 10:19 AM

heres a nice look diesel around me
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1585332201.html

BIGRAM · 02-05-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fordman00

heres a nice look diesel around me
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1585332201.html

Pretty much the same truck, except this one is black and cheaper.

KennyTJ · 02-05-2010, 01:50 PM

Most every piece of heavy equipment, dozers, etc. including most tractor trailers use inline 6 cummins engines!

Newer turbo Diesels get better gas milage especially when towing and kicks a gas motors but on mpg when towin a RIG.

Hope Springs Hauler · 02-05-2010, 02:56 PM

[QUOTE=KennyTJ;34159]Most every piece of heavy equipment, dozers, etc. including most tractor trailers use inline 6 cummins engines!

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Or Cat, or Komatsu, or Volvo, or Mercedes, or International..........

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Originally Posted by KennyTJ

Newer turbo Diesels get better gas milage especially when towing and kicks a gas motors but on mpg when towin a RIG.

Unless they have a DPF then they get worse mileage.

I know, but I have to be a PITA today

kingchango · 02-05-2010, 04:26 PM

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Most every piece of heavy equipment, dozers, etc. including most tractor trailers use inline 6 cummins engines!

Or Cat, or Komatsu, or Volvo, or Mercedes, or International..........+ detroit, mack, isuzu, perkins phaser.....

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Unless they have a DPF then they get worse mileage.

x2

KennyTJ · 02-05-2010, 08:58 PM

[QUOTE=Hope Springs Hauler;34162]

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Originally Posted by KennyTJ

Most every piece of heavy equipment, dozers, etc. including most tractor trailers use inline 6 cummins engines!

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Or Cat, or Komatsu, or Volvo, or Mercedes, or International..........

Unless they have a DPF then they get worse mileage.

I know, but I have to be a PITA today

Like I said most use Cummins, not all.... :p BTW most Cat products use Cummins motors. GE uses Cummins on thier big industrial backup generators also!

I agree the last few years CMUs are just programmed for crap, and the biodiesel, yuk!

02-04-2010, 09:32 PM	#1
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	What to look for in a diesel? GOing to look at a '92 Dodge diesel auto 2wd this weekend and don't know a flipping thing about a diesel. What is there to look for? __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

02-04-2010, 10:44 PM	#5
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	[QUOTE=Nuts;34115]cummins+auto=BOOM!!!![ Why is that? __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

02-04-2010, 11:56 PM	#7
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Chrysler auto trannies keep the rebuilders in business. I was told this from Aamco last time I did a service call there __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

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Nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: middletown,oh Posts: 508	cummins+auto=BOOM!!!!

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yjflop Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 8	5.9 common rail and a 6 speed is perfect

02-05-2010, 10:19 AM	#10
fordman00 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 433	heres a nice look diesel around me http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1585332201.html

02-05-2010, 01:50 PM	#12
KennyTJ The Pirate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lebanon, Oh. Posts: 297	Most every piece of heavy equipment, dozers, etc. including most tractor trailers use inline 6 cummins engines! Newer turbo Diesels get better gas milage especially when towing and kicks a gas motors but on mpg when towin a RIG.