engine prestart?

jeffm · 04-26-2003, 06:04 PM

Does anyone think the 2.5L will benefit from being spun before started?
Some years ago there used to be products that would lubricate the engine before it started. Only way I can see to replicate this is to spin the whole engine, which likely has a mechanical oil pump that isn't efficient at low speeds.

The only reason I'm wondering about all this is cuz I'm setting up remote start and have a chance to work this into it. Any ideas? thanks

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nate49509 · 04-26-2003, 09:33 PM

I wouldn't bother. Just use synthetic oil if your that worried.

DDMan · 04-27-2003, 03:34 PM

Um, a starter SPINS the engine before it starts. Its the spinning that causes the most damage at the start. If you spin it before you start, you are doing almost the exact same as spinning it while trying to start it.

jeffm · 04-27-2003, 11:24 PM

I know, I just thought if it moved some oil before the explosions began to happen it might save some metal. Without oddball plumbing though there isn't any other easy way to do it.
Thanks all

Hawk296 · 04-28-2003, 09:21 AM

your engine is gonna last acouple hundred thousand miles either way. dont worry about it.

ciper · 04-28-2003, 02:55 PM

Although I would never do it because I dont see the benefit my MSD DIS-2 allows me to spin the engine without starting, perhaps you could look into one of them?

04-26-2003, 06:04 PM	#1
jeffm Scooby Newbie Member#: 34478 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St Louis Vehicle: 2003 Baja yellow!	engine prestart? Does anyone think the 2.5L will benefit from being spun before started? Some years ago there used to be products that would lubricate the engine before it started. Only way I can see to replicate this is to spin the whole engine, which likely has a mechanical oil pump that isn't efficient at low speeds. The only reason I'm wondering about all this is cuz I'm setting up remote start and have a chance to work this into it. Any ideas? thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-26-2003, 09:33 PM	#2
nate49509 Scooby Guru Member#: 22452 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Not Flint. Vehicle: '04 WRX witty comment goes here	I wouldn't bother. Just use synthetic oil if your that worried.

04-27-2003, 03:34 PM	#3
DDMan Scooby Specialist Member#: 11221 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rocklin, California Vehicle: 2002 2.5 RS Black as Midnight!!!	Um, a starter SPINS the engine before it starts. Its the spinning that causes the most damage at the start. If you spin it before you start, you are doing almost the exact same as spinning it while trying to start it.

04-27-2003, 11:24 PM	#4
jeffm Scooby Newbie Member#: 34478 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St Louis Vehicle: 2003 Baja yellow!	I know, I just thought if it moved some oil before the explosions began to happen it might save some metal. Without oddball plumbing though there isn't any other easy way to do it. Thanks all

04-28-2003, 09:21 AM	#5
Hawk296 Scooby Specialist Member#: 14555 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Troy, MI Vehicle: 1995 L (Apex Tiger) Battle Ready Baja	your engine is gonna last acouple hundred thousand miles either way. dont worry about it.

04-28-2003, 02:55 PM	#6
ciper Scooby Guru Member#: 15543 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: san francisco, ca Vehicle: 90BJ Legacy LS ABS AWD 946 Rio Red Jpn built	Although I would never do it because I dont see the benefit my MSD DIS-2 allows me to spin the engine without starting, perhaps you could look into one of them?