Mechanical Condition Report
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BlueStar Rating 
- VIN: 1C6RR7GT8DS544964
- MAKE Ram
- MODEL 1500
- YEAR 2013
- MILES 105,282
Inspector
- Laura M
- 4,491 BlueStar Inspections
Inspection Photos
- Most Ideal Popular Brand (Auto Pacific)
- Pickup Truck of the Year (Autobytel)
- All-Star (Automobile Magazine)
- Best of the Year: Nominee (Cars.com)
- Best Bet: Pickup Trucks (Cars.com)
- Best Buy (Consumer Guide Automotive)
- Top 10 Least Expensive Trucks (Edmunds)
- Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks (Edmunds)
- Top Recommended Trucks (Edmunds)
- Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study: Top Models in Segment (J.D. Power and Associates)
- Truck of the Year (Motor Trend)
- Driver's Choice Award: Best Pickup Truck (MotorWeek)
- North American Truck of the Year (North American Car of the Year)
- Automotive Excellence Awards: Hauling (Popular Mechanics)
- Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas (Texas Auto Writers Association)
- Truck Line of Texas (Texas Auto Writers Association)
- Truck of Texas (Texas Auto Writers Association)
- Best Car to Buy - Nominee (The Car Connection)
- Best Full Size Pickup Trucks (US News)
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Test Drive
Safety / Vision
Fuel / Emissions / Exhaust
HVAC / Cooling
Wheels / Tires / Brakes
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Parking Brake System
- Spare Tire / Jack / Lug Wrench / Hardware See Details
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Tire Wear / Condition Front
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Tire Wear / Condition Rear
See Details
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Tire Rotation
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Brake System / Hoses / Lines Front
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Brake System / Hoses / Lines Rear
Steering / Suspension
Powertrain
Ignition / Electrical
Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior
- Dash / Displays / Entertainment / Navigation / Security & Info Systems See Details
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Intelligent / Smart Systems
- Interior lighting / Courtesy Lights See Details
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Glove Box / Storage Compartment / Cup Holders
- Interior / Power Accessories See Details
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Door(s) / Gate / Hood / Hatch / Handles & Latches
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Hood / Gate / Hatch / Trunk / Deck Lid Support
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Body / Body Component / Weatherstrip / Moldings
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Trunk / Rear Compartment
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Engine Compartment
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Frame / Undercarriage
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Environmental Damage
Fluid Leaks / Level / Condition
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Coolant Level / Condition / Protection / PH
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Engine Oil Level / Condition
See Details
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Brake Fluid Level / Condition
- Clutch Fluid Level / Condition
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Power Steering Fluid Level / Condition
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Transmission Fluid Level / Condition
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Fluid Leaks
See Details
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Front Differential Fluid Level / Condition
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Rear Differential Fluid Level / Condition
See Details
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Transfer Case Fluid Level / Condition
Fluids
Engine Oil
Transmission Fluid
Coolant
Brake Fluid
Washer Fluid
Transfer Case Fluid
Front Differential Fluid
Rear Differential Fluid
- Passed
Safety
Emissions
Other
Additional Info
Test Drive
Steering wheel is off center when driving straight.
(To the left, Minor, Advise alignment check)
Shimmy / vibration can be felt when driving.
(In steering wheel, In seat, In floor, Minor, Likely due to the type of tires. )
Audible tire noise present. (Humming sound)
Safety / Vision
Check engine light is on.
(Solid light)
Warning light / message on dash is on.
(Lamp out warning)
Brake light does not function properly.
(3rd (center) is completely inoperative)
Fuel / Emissions / Exhaust
Emissions monitor(s) not ready at time of inspection. This does not necessarily mean there is an issue. Vehicle may simply need to complete a drive cycle.
(CAT (catalyst), Evap (evaporative) , O2S (oxgen sensor))
Check engine light is currently on with data trouble code(s) present in vehicle ECM.
(P0305)
HVAC / Cooling
Heater does not function properly.
(Blows somewhat warm but not hot, Passenger side blows hot. Driver side blows cool. )
Wheels / Tires / Brakes
Jack / lug wrench / emergency hardware appears missing.
(Jack and lug wrench missing)
Vehicle is all-wheel drive and the tread difference between rear and front tires is 3/32nds or more.
Ignition / Electrical
There is a rough running condition present at time of inspection and vehicle has surpassed manufacturer's recommended service life for spark plugs.
(Check engine light is on with a misfire code. )
Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior
Radio / Radio component does not function properly.
(Antenna is missing)
Courtesy light inoperative.
(Under hood)
Left power / manual side view mirror does not function properly.
(Mirror fold feature works intermittently. Left side adjustment works intermittently. )
Heated / Cooled seat does not function properly.
(Heated, Left, Right, Front, Inoperative)
Fluid Leaks / Level / Condition
There appears to be a minor active fluid leak with drops hanging / wetness from the leak area. It is not actively dripping on the ground during the inspection.
(Transfer case fluid)
Rear differential fluid.
Other
Undercarriage appears free from visible damage
Heater and air conditioning performed well
4x4 functioned well in all ranges
Owner's manual
Battery passed the health test and terminals are free from corrosion
Brake fluid water content tests acceptable
Coolant temperature protection level tests acceptable
Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label is present under hood
Comments
Inspection Comments
Seller Comments
This vehicle has new cabin and engine air filters. We also changed the oil.
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A BlueStar inspection report is not a warranty or certification of the vehicle. The report is meant to provide the user with a qualified mechanic's opinion of certain key mechanical components and items on the vehicle at the time of the inspection. The BlueStar inspection does not inspect all parts and components on a vehicle and the vehicle may currently need repairs outside the scope of the BlueStar inspection. In addition, there may be items marked as acceptable in the BlueStar inspection report at the time of inspection that may fail or need repairs in the future. Users of BlueStar inspection reports may use such reports to provide some guidance on the mechanical condition of the vehicle as of the date of the inspection, but should not rely solely on the BlueStar report for an indication of a vehicle's condition.
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Some inspection categories above may not be applicable to all vehicles. If an inspection category is not applicable to a certain vehicle, it is by default marked "Acceptable". Inspections may be performed by employees of BlueStar or by independent repair shops/vendors that have been trained and BlueStar certified. BlueStar nor the mechanic or related repair shop/vendor for whom the mechanic may be employed is providing any warranty or guarantee on the inspection or vehicle. The decision to mark an item acceptable or needs attention is based solely on the opinion and judgment of the inspecting mechanic and BlueStar guidelines. This inspection report is not a warranty or certification of the vehicle.
All safety components of this vehicle were marked "acceptable" at the time of inspection.
At the time of inspection, all on-board diagnostic (OBD) readiness monitors were ready, the check engine light was operational with key on but not illuminated with engine running, and emissions components were marked "acceptable."