Jsun

Hey guys, so what's the consensus? Do people just start up their p-cars after the 5months sitting in hibernation or does anyone pull the fuel pump fuse and crank it a few times to build oil pressure, then start the car?

Ronan

I just start it.

Pags993

Just turn the key and smile is motto LOL she always fires up first turn of the key

Sharker

22yr old turbo, turn key, drive off

zer026T

Just start it... Turned over yesterday like it had only been parked overnight. Perfect!

JimV8

Just start it. There's a film of oil on all the important stuff anyway. Take it easy for awhile so all those rotating parts and belts get to warm up gently then after 20 minutes drive it like you stole it.

myw

u guys are making me feel bad, took a few tries for me to get her up and running this morning.

https://rennlist.com/forums/11256947-post86.html

now she is purring as smooth as ever!!!

Turbodan

at least on the older models it is advisable to remove the dme (fuel pump relay) and turn her over a few times to get the oil flowing and coating the engine before you actually start her up. I believe Adrian Stathers also recommends this method.

plumbum

Turn key and go...I find due to the long wait it takes a couple of seconds to catch at which time the oil pressure is already starting to go up.

P0rsch3F113

Just start 'er.

fejjj

It is best to talk sweet to her and tell her how much you love her first.

King_James

Crank and rip.

Dinicod

So does everyone park her and walk away for 5 months? Wouldn't hurt to start her up a few times during the winter on the "warmer" days, would it?

Turbodan

yes it can hurt, park her and don't start until spring. if you must start her in the winter be sure she runs for 30 mins and gets to normal operating temps.
there are many reasons not to start her in winter unless you are driving her.

Jsun

Ok sounds good guys, i'll see how she starts up and go from there.. should just fire right up anyways.

@Dinicod, I would agree with Turbodan and advise not to start the car during the winter months just to "warm up" The main reason not to do this is that if the car does not reach operating temps, you may with repeated occurrences like this kind of like "short trips" run into fuel dilution in your oil. This is caused by the engine oil not reaching operating temps and thus the fuel not being burned off at normal operating temps. With increased fuel dilution, you get the premature rapid breakdown of the oil.