Hopefully buying '06-'07 cummins...need help
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Hopefully buying '06-'07 cummins...need help
I'm looking to buy an 06-07 5.9 Megacab 4x4.Is there anything I should look out for when looking at trucks? I want something very reliable as I travel long distances and don't want to get stranded thousands of miles from home. Are there any engine,trans or suspension issues I should be concerned with or anything I should upgrade immediately after aquiring a truck? I know that when buying a 12 valve, odometer reading means nothing,does the same hold true for the common rail 5.9? Should I stay away from a higher mileage truck? I currently have a 98 12v 4x4 and couldn't be happier with its reliability (other than having to deal with front suspension issues). Thanks
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If you're looking for reliability, I'd steer away from any truck that has had a programmer on it. Increased rail pressures lead to cracked injectors, which cost a lot more than on a 12 valve. If you're looking for an automatic, it's got basically the same issues as the older truck - Dodge cheaped out on the internals and torque converter, wagering that they'd make it outside of warranty for the bulk of buyers.
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