Buying Used? What To Look For

Used truck buying tips through a mechanic’s eyes

November 2017 Feature Kyle Parham

Check Light, Check Truck

If the batteries are dead or the check engine light is on, take it to a dealership for inspection. I’ve seen a lot of people finance trucks with the promise they are perfect when they are not. Or the oil pressure gauge moved closer to the oil filter on a Chevy so the gauge stays in the normal range, but you’re losing the pressure near the lifters. Almost any small lower-end engine knock can be covered up with enough Lucas.

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