Startup procedure after oil change?

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Dec 17, 2003 | 02:43 PM

redrodxp

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Startup procedure after oil change?

After I change my remote oil filter and drain the oil cooler, the engine runs for several seconds on startup with the low oil pressure warning on. This can't be real good for the bearings. Is there a fuse I can pull that will kill the ignition and fuel injection and let me spin the engine with the starter until the oil lines are full? I could pull the spark plugs, but there must be an easier way. :chevy

Dec 17, 2003 | 03:01 PM

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Re: Startup procedure after oil change? (redrodxp)

Maybe not the theoretically best way, but why drain the oil cooler? Admittedly it'll hold about a quart of old oil in the system, but I imagine you change your oil rather frequently, anyway.

HTH, and have a good one,
Mike

Dec 17, 2003 | 03:18 PM

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Re: Startup procedure after oil change? (redrodxp)

You could crank the engine over a few times shutting it off right away.

Dec 17, 2003 | 04:12 PM

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Re: Startup procedure after oil change? (redrodxp)

Hi - Thanks.... When I don't drain the cooler, I don't get that nice golden fresh Mobil1 5W-30 look. :chevy

Dec 17, 2003 | 04:14 PM

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Re: Startup procedure after oil change? (redrodxp)

Do you fill the new oil filter with oil before installing it? I do that and the warning light doesn't stay on any longer than usual. hth.

Dec 17, 2003 | 04:19 PM

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Re: Startup procedure after oil change? (mbtc5vette)

prime your oil filter as well with fresh oil before putting it on...

Dec 17, 2003 | 04:27 PM

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Re: Startup procedure after oil change? (redrodxp)

This happens to anyone after changing oil, especially with sideways-mounted oil filters. Don't worry about it.

Dec 17, 2003 | 05:07 PM

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Re: Startup procedure after oil change? (redrodxp)

Thanks to all - Filter is mounted horizontally, and I load it with oil until it runs down my arm. In the future, I will not watch the dic when I start up after an oil change. Just worrying too much about the best ride ever. :seeya