Any reason to run an engine after a oil change?

[gfh77665]

Stabil will not keep fuel good for two years

Last time I checked, Stabil themselves recommended a 2X does for an additional year. I have done exactly that and the fuel ran perfectly without any ill effects.

 

[53' Stude]

This thread has went down the rabbit hole quickly. If I were the OP I’d start engine and check for leaks as rooflessVW said. Then forget about it. Not that complex

 

[GON]

This thread has went down the rabbit hole quickly. If I were the OP I’d start engine and check for leaks as rooflessVW said. Then forget about it. Not that complex

What leaks am I checking for? I used an extractor to remove the oil, extractor tube went through the oil dipstick. The oil filter is top mounted on the engine. Not sure what would have changed prior to extraction of the oil and exchange of the oil filter that would be leaking.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

I'd rather see the engine parts lubricated with new, fresh oil, prior to storage. I would run the engine for a couple minutes at 2 Grand RPM, then shut down.

 

[53' Stude]

What leaks am I checking for? I used an extractor to remove the oil, extractor tube went through the oil dipstick. The oil filter is top mounted on the engine. Not sure what would have changed prior to extraction of the oil and exchange of the oil filter that would be leaking.

We always check for leaks at my work. Ya just never know especially if high Mike vehicle.

 

[Pablo]

We always check for leaks at my work. Ya just never know especially if high Mike vehicle.

Yeah the oil might be GON in Mike vehicles

 

[Faawrenchbndr]

Last time I checked, Stabil themselves recommended a 2X does for an additional year. I have done exactly that and the fuel ran perfectly without any ill effects.

OK, I’ve never seen that. Last time I looked, they stated less than 12 months

But that’s great if they’ve updated their formula and it lasts for a longer storage life.

 

[Bill Judson]

What kind of leak? I didn't pull the oil pan drain plug, and the filter is top mounted.

The oil filter could be defective and be leaking.

Cars need to be driven on a regular basis and not doing so will eventually cause other issues.

 

[53' Stude]

The oil filter could be defective and be leaking.

Cars need to be driven on a regular basis and not doing so will eventually cause other issues.

Exactly right

 

[Bill Judson]

Any reason to run an engine after a oil change?

Not really... one could simply never start the engine again if they want.

 

[burbguy82]

I would start it and let it run for 10 minutes to coat the system with new oil, just in case the old oil was acidic, and also to make sure treated fuel made it to the injectors.

Pull batttery

 

[Bill Judson]

and also to make sure treated fuel made it to the injectors.

What did you treat the fuel to?

 

[burbguy82]

What did you treat the fuel to?

I am assuming he was talking about a fuel stabilizer of some sort.

 

[Mainia]

When I was younger and had a summer and winter car, I would always crank over a stored motor by pulling the fuel pump fuse and crank it for 8 seconds then re-fuse and start it up.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I would start it and let it run for 10 minutes to coat the system with new oil, just in case the old oil was acidic, and also to make sure treated fuel made it to the injectors.

Running it for only 10 minutes isn't going to get the oil hot enough to burn off cold start-up combustion blow-by water and fuel.

 

[irollo]

Running it for only 10 minutes isn't going to get the oil hot enough to burn off cold start-up combustion blow-by water and fuel.

If I was trying to meet GON's goals, start it, check for leaks, 20 miles highway, add more Sta-bil, fill up, disconnect the battery, night night kiss.

 

[ZeeOSix]

If I was trying to meet GON's goals, start it, check for leaks, 20 miles highway, add more Sta-bil, fill up, disconnect the battery, night night kiss.

Originally you said "start it and let it run 10 min", not drive it 20 miles. Driving it 20 miles would be better than just running it in the garage for 10 minutes. But driving it 20 miles in 10 min, he'd have to average 120 MPH. Guess that would warm it up OK.

 

[irollo]

Originally you said "start it and let it run 10 min", not drive it 20 miles. Driving it 20 miles would be better than just running it in the garage for 10 minutes. But driving it 20 miles in 10 min, he'd have to average 120 MPH. Guess that would warm it up OK.

It's all about the details

 

[Bkdc]

Check for leaks. If he used an extractor, the leak of interest would be at the oil filter. Make sure the oil filter fills and primes (even if you prefilled it partly) while the engine is nice and warm and slippery to prevent a cold dry start? I would never let a vehicle sit for 24 months without driving in a few times a year. Definitely add some fuel stabilizer!

 

[GON]

Check for leaks. If he used an extractor, the leak of interest would be at the oil filter. Make sure the oil filter fills and primes (even if you prefilled it partly) while the engine is nice and warm and slippery to prevent a cold dry start? I would never let a vehicle sit for 24 months without driving in a few times a year. Definitely add some fuel stabilizer!

Thanks. The filter is a top canister style filter. I am at the vehicle tonight and will start the car tomorrow, as I unexpectedly purchased tires and discount tire will install the tires tomorrow.