I need to start the Escalade after sitting for about 9 months. Should I pull a fuse like fuel pump or fuel injection so it cranks a bit and gets the oil flowing. Or just start it up?
Starting a vehicle after months of hibernation.
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Just start it. Make sure the oil pressure comes up. I'm not of the opinion that cranking an engine is somehow better for it.
No need to disconnect anything to be able to crank without starting. Just hold the gas pedal to the floor while turning the engine over. That tells the computer to turn off the fuel injectors cause the driver thinks the engine is flooded. Personally, I wouldn't worry about it.
I don't think cars do that any more, it'll probably fire up and bounce off the rev limiter.
9 months is nothing. If you were talking 9 years, I'd do the extra work.
No different than doing an oil change without pre-filling the filter.
Just start it 
At 9 months I'd do a visual inspection around, under vehicle, inspect for leaks, under the hood inspect for issues or animal nests, check air pressure in tires, check oil level, check other fluids, look in crank case to make sure no visual issues. Assuming all is okay, fire it up.
I bet it fires right up quick with no issues.
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Unless the fuel has gone bad. Sniff test. Even if a car will run on bad gas, it should not be done.
Why? Running a car on 8 year old gas currently.
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On your car it probably does not matter.
On ANY car it probably doesn't matter.On your car it probably does not matter.
Thanks. Turned over a little slow. But once it got going it was quiet no ticks or rattles.
Whenever I take the car out of storage, I will pull the ignition/injector plug off the DME and turn it over several times before starting. Easy to do on the BMW though.
