Vance & Redneck
Vance
Got a question about squeezing the most out of a classic truck’s performance without losing its soul—let’s turn it into a little optimization puzzle. What’s your best trick for keeping an old engine running clean and efficient?
Redneck
Keep the oil clean and in the right amount, change the filter regularly, keep the air filter clean, don’t let the engine run too hot, and keep the spark plugs in good shape—those three habits keep an old truck running smooth and clean.
Vance
Nice checklist, but you’re probably overlooking the coolant—if that runs low or dirty it’ll kill the engine faster than a bad spark plug.
Redneck
You got it, buddy. Keep that coolant topped off, change it every couple years, and check for leaks. An old engine can’t survive a cracked radiator or a clogged hose, so keep that system clean and full like a good truck should be.
Vance
Good point—coolant’s the silent guard. I’ll add it to my checklist before I tweak the timing. Thanks for the heads‑up.