Ram 2500 Pre Purchase Inspection Guide
Emissions clogging, death-wobble track bars, and front-end wear.
By Anthony LimpertASE Master Automobile TechnicianThe Cummins is a legendary engine, but the emissions parts and front end need checking.
We check the fuel system, emissions, and steering on these heavy-duty trucks.
- 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo-diesel
The EGR and DPF can clog, especially on short-trip trucks.
WE CHECK We scan for emissions faults and check regen history. We note any deletes.
Heavy-duty front ends can develop death wobble from a worn track bar.
WE CHECK We check the track bar, ball joints, and steering for play.
Ball joints and steering parts wear under heavy use.
WE CHECK We check for play in the front end.
The automatic can struggle behind a tuned or heavy-tow truck.
WE CHECK We road test, check shift feel, and look for tunes.
The variable-geometry turbo actuator can stick.
WE CHECK We check boost and listen for turbo issues.
- Scan emissions and check for deletes
- Check the front end for death-wobble parts
- Road test the transmission, note any tunes
- Check regen and service history
Each year has its own guide. The engines, the transmission, and what changed that year.
A TSB is a note the maker sends to dealers about a known fix. They are not recalls. We check the bulletins so we know what to look for:
Cold-start noise, drivability, and idle issues for this vehicle. We test for each.
Shift quality and transmission fluid updates. We drive every gear.
Locks, wipers, infotainment, and trim items. Small, but good to know.
Counts are pulled from NHTSA's public Manufacturer Communications file. Full bulletins stay with the maker. We use the summaries to guide the inspection.
Found a Ram 2500 you like? A pre purchase inspection checks every trouble spot above on the car you are buying.
Is a deleted Cummins a problem?
What's death wobble on a Ram?
Where do you inspect?
Recalls?
We'll check it first
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Engine-specific checks, a live recall pull, and a clear report.