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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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Just did a search. If that has the 6.4, you are buying a risky truck. It has a 5 yr/ 100,000 mile, which is probaly why the guy traded it in now. Lots of those engines have failed. Fuel injectors tend to stick and take out cylinders (happened to my friend). Coolant leaks (which are common to this truck) can also do the same as a stuck fuel injector.

Coolant must be replaced regularly due to high psi (dirty coolant means scouring) and it's wicked expensive coolant with like 12 or 13 gallons.

Air filter is good for like 60,000 miles but I believe it is a cab-off job to change it. Yikes!

Ok, maybe not.....but the engines still tend to blow.

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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Well... I broke down n signed the papers, I'll post pics later when I get home , thanks for the input...... I don't hardly ever drive my trucks because of a company truck, just had to justify the payment for it to sit in the driveway
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Finally got my mule home
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by D432ejh
Finally got my mule home
Very nice!!
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Very very nice!!
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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Thanks guys
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Yea man rbrais is right about what he said
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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so any plans for the beast?
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Damn thats nice. I wouldn't listen, those things are pretty dependable!

All I can say is I'm jealous
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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nice! get some tunes, 5 inch exhaust, and cold air intake and no one will be able to slap the smile off of your face!
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