Hey everyone, just traded in my 2002 Dodge 1500 4x4 (5.9 gas) on a
brand new 2006 2500 4x4 Reg Cab SLT with the other 5.9:) It was
sitting on the dealers lot since March of 2006 so I was able to get a
good deal on it. (Seems like regular cabs are  not popular here in
Southern California...) My kids are all moved out so it's just the
wife and I and usually just me so a Reg Cab is perfect for us. It had
45 miles on the odometer. I'll be towing a travel trailer (20ft) with
it all over the Western USA when not daily drivering it back and forth
to work. BTW, it is averaging 16 mpg for my 20 mile each way commute,
so it's already doing way better than my old gas 4x4.

Anyway, back to the reason for the post. Do I have to worry about any
of the fluids, seals or anything else on this truck since it has been
mostly just sitting for over a year on the dealers lot? For example,
the tires had some checking on them from sitting in the sun all that
time. I have not noticed any leaks or seeping yet but it still only
has 240 miles on her.

I'm also wondering about any non-typical to a gass engine guy
maintenance. I already noticed that the 2500 actually has a few zerk
fittings I'll have to grease once in a while, didn't have any of those
on the 2002 1500!

Any suggestions or concerns for me to keep an eye out for are
appreciated!

FWIW I've owned 3 other Dodge trucks over the years and never had a
single issue with any of them. But this is my first diesel, so... I
have been hearing great things about the Cummins for years though:)

Thanks,

Cliff