Originally Posted by willistheguy
SO, after all that, I'm going to attempt a general conclusion.
Question: if you know there is some debris in the system, what is the best quick method for assuring a healthy/filtered startup:
-Quality oil that is OEM grade @ reasonably warm temperature
-Quality oil filter, primed
-Engine, primed (with starter at least)
-Oil drained and refilled after 100 miles
Now my plan for MY Jeep:
-5w30 semi-synthetic. I'm going to run the sealed jug under hot water for a few minutes to warm it up a little extra before starting the engine. Maybe unnecessary but it won't hurt anything.
-Mopar or ACDelco filter (because I have those in my garage already).
-I will prime the filter and run the starter until I see oil pressure.
-I will drain the oil after 100 miles and exchange it for some real synthetic.
Anyone disagree?
Don't crank it till you see oil pressure. The oil pump takes too long to build pressure this way.
SO, after all that, I'm going to attempt a general conclusion.
Question: if you know there is some debris in the system, what is the best quick method for assuring a healthy/filtered startup:
-Quality oil that is OEM grade @ reasonably warm temperature
-Quality oil filter, primed
-Engine, primed (with starter at least)
-Oil drained and refilled after 100 miles
Now my plan for MY Jeep:
-5w30 semi-synthetic. I'm going to run the sealed jug under hot water for a few minutes to warm it up a little extra before starting the engine. Maybe unnecessary but it won't hurt anything.
-Mopar or ACDelco filter (because I have those in my garage already).
-I will prime the filter and run the starter until I see oil pressure.
-I will drain the oil after 100 miles and exchange it for some real synthetic.
Anyone disagree?
Don't crank it till you see oil pressure. The oil pump takes too long to build pressure this way.