I am looking at an 09 1500 Crewcab slt.The truck has 45000km.

My question-I need to know what to look out for when viewing and driving the truck.

Going to see truck on monday

 

No major items to focus on. Just give a good look all over. And make sure it drives smooth and straight.

 

Take it for a good long drive. Keep the radio off and listen to the engine. It's new enough that it shouldn't have problems but better safe than sorry. Just basically make sure everything works to your liking. Remember you are buying the truck you can dictate the terms of the sale to some extent. If you want a tonneau cover with the truck, and it doesn't have one tell your salesman you aren't driving off with it unless they throw one in. You'd be surprised what you can get away with, that is assuming you are buying it from a dealer of course and financing it for that matter.

 

I got the truck for the weekend so I can try it out GOOD!!!

 

Put almost a 100 Km on the truck for the weekend.She is really solid !!

Only have 2 questions:How do I know when mds is turned on?

I found rust on running boards,is that covered by basic warrenty?

 

That rust on the running boards is likely going to be a fight, I think they consider them accessorys which usually only have a one year warrenty. Good luck.

 

Bought it today!!!! Really happy with it and it has a 3.92 rear end!!

 

awesome ... you'll love it.

On early 09 trucks there was no fuel saver light. there was a flash to the computer which would add it to most trucks, but it never worked to add the light on mine, which is a very early 09 built i believe aug of 08.

you can kinda feel when it kicks in and out, but i find it to be pretty seamless. those who do mufflers claim you can hear it when its in MDS 4 cyl mode.

awesome with the 3.92 ... only thing i really wish i had on my truck.

 

Just some good advice, change the lubes right away...! (engine & diff`s)
Engine oil & filter (i`ve had the best luck with valvoline syn-power & factory oil filter, change every 5,000)
Change the gear lubes in BOTH differentials (use valvoline synthetic)
Check the trans fluid condition and level. (Was the truck used to tow...? Better to be safe than sorry, check it)

 

Will check all on the weekend,the truck belonged to a older guy but he was a farming so anything is possible.