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I am going to look at an 02 Sierra 2500 with a Duramax with 192000 miles. They're selling it for $12900 and I am hoping to trade straight across for my 02 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 with 61000 miles.
First question is what should I look for when I test drive it for problems? I'm used to stick shifts so how would I know the auto tranny is shifting good? The turbo takes its own oil right? How can I check to see if the turbo is in tip top shape? How can I tell if the turbo is burning oil? What else to look for in a Duramax with that many miles?
Second is how reliable would you say a Duramax would be with that many miles? I know diesels go longer and harder than gas motors before needing a rebuild. Does it come with an Allison even if there's no Allison badge on the side?
First question is what should I look for when I test drive it for problems? I'm used to stick shifts so how would I know the auto tranny is shifting good? The turbo takes its own oil right? How can I check to see if the turbo is in tip top shape? How can I tell if the turbo is burning oil? What else to look for in a Duramax with that many miles?
Second is how reliable would you say a Duramax would be with that many miles? I know diesels go longer and harder than gas motors before needing a rebuild. Does it come with an Allison even if there's no Allison badge on the side?