A relative passed away and I'm considering buying his car, a 1985 190E with 2.3 engine and 82000 miles on it. It runs very well but needs a quart of oil about every 1000 miles (using 10W-40). The oil doesn't seem to be dripping on the floor and I've driven it quite a bit and have noticed no smoke in the mirror. I notice what smells like hot oil after driving it. Good thing it has that "oil level" light!
I notice from the maintenance records that the M-B dealerships had been consistently putting 20W-50 in it.
Is a quart per 1000 at all normal for this vehicle?
Thanks,
Dave