Ideal engine start procedure?

[unspankable]

Hello all,
I'm wondering if it's recommended to use the starter to pump oil for a period before cold starting using the clear flood procedure to lower engine wear during startup
Has this been covered somewhere?
Thanks

 

[felopr]

If you haven't started the car in like a month, sure why not
but if you are starting the car like the next day, not necessary.
Is not like all the oil disappear from the valvetrain an such

 

[Snrub]

Just thinking out loud - I could see your idea making some sense for say certain valve train components; You want to move oil at a lower engine speed, potentially reducing wear. However, I tend to think the greater risk is to bearing components. Fluid bearings require a certain level of oil pressure to avoid metal on metal contact. I don't know if the starter speed is sufficient run the oil pump at a speed which will "float" the bearings. I could see your procedure causing more harm than good. Again this is all speculation.

Modern engines are designed to outlast the vehicle. I'd just start the engine normally. If you're worried about cold temperature behaviors, run a synthetic and you're probably ahead of the game.

 

[Intuit]

Hello all,
I'm wondering if it's recommended to use the starter to pump oil for a period before cold starting using the clear flood procedure to lower engine wear during startup
Has this been covered somewhere?
Thanks

Yes. I've mentioned it at least a few times. (but for top-end versus lower)
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threa...heir-fiesta-st-before-driving.2612/post-52575
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threa...heir-fiesta-st-before-driving.2612/post-52458
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threads/bigger-oil-filter-bigger-than-fl-400s.17314/post-313078
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threads/10w30-oil-in-the-fist.18965/post-333296

 

[Sprinkle_Star]

What is the "clear flood procedure"?

WOT before startup?

 

[Intuit]

From one of the links above.

.......................... give it an extended crank time by flooring the accelerator pedal, before beginning, and during the crank. Release the pedal when ready to start. Avoid stressing the starter with stupidly long crank times. Eight seconds at a time, two cranking periods should be plenty.

 

[unspankable]

Yes. I've mentioned it at least a few times. (but for top-end versus lower)
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threa...heir-fiesta-st-before-driving.2612/post-52575
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threa...heir-fiesta-st-before-driving.2612/post-52458
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threads/bigger-oil-filter-bigger-than-fl-400s.17314/post-313078
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threads/10w30-oil-in-the-fist.18965/post-333296

Thank you, Ill read these over.
Any thoughts on the above comment about ill effects to the bottom end bearings?