So, I wound up with an 85 (Conquista I believe) with a stock 3-speed trans and a 5L/305/V8 w/ 216k (+) miles on it.
There are issues, especially with smog - something the PO let me know was a gamble. Something to do with the EGR valve. Took it for smog check today. It failed. Tech gave me some pointers on things to fix.
Went to the auto parts store today and picked up the pieces needed. But the tech also recommended I flush the engine and do an oil change, then fill the Elky with 0W-20. The reasoning is the car is old and the engine needs to be cleared of crud and will run better on the 20 oil.
I checked around on the flush and everyone I spoke with says NO. No to the flush and no to the 0w-20. Wondering thoughts on this?
There are issues, especially with smog - something the PO let me know was a gamble. Something to do with the EGR valve. Took it for smog check today. It failed. Tech gave me some pointers on things to fix.
Went to the auto parts store today and picked up the pieces needed. But the tech also recommended I flush the engine and do an oil change, then fill the Elky with 0W-20. The reasoning is the car is old and the engine needs to be cleared of crud and will run better on the 20 oil.
I checked around on the flush and everyone I spoke with says NO. No to the flush and no to the 0w-20. Wondering thoughts on this?