This car has been parked since November in a non-heated cement floor garage in central PA. My past practice has been to start the car and drive until up to temp and change the oil. Is that recommended? Or is it wiser to drain the cold oil out of the pan over the next few days and refill with fresh oil and a new filter?
Would the fresh oil run down over the internal parts and pre-lubricate them before initial start up?
Where does the moisture form in an engine that has been sitting? Laying on top of the oil in the pan or clinging to internal parts?
I am thinking it is probably better to fire it up with old oil in it and mix all the water and oil together and then drain it but was looking for thoughts.
Would the fresh oil run down over the internal parts and pre-lubricate them before initial start up?
Where does the moisture form in an engine that has been sitting? Laying on top of the oil in the pan or clinging to internal parts?
I am thinking it is probably better to fire it up with old oil in it and mix all the water and oil together and then drain it but was looking for thoughts.