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Low oil pressure after not running engine for some months.

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Low oil pressure after not running engine for some months.
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09-03-2023, 11:21 AM
(09-03-2023, 10:35 AM)Chris KC Wrote:
(09-03-2023, 10:25 AM)Ivor Hawkins Wrote: Please don’t take this comment as being “ preachy” John, but I have found problems like this occur if the car isn’t used regularly, even just a ten mile tootle once a week keeps everything working well!

 I was taught that 90% of engine wear occurs from cold start-up - 

It seems that starting up the engine causes a lot of wear, but whether you drive it after that makes little difference. Conclusion seems to be to start from cold as seldom as possible, whether you drive it or not.
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RE: Low oil pressure after not running engine for some months. - by andrew34ruby - 09-03-2023, 11:21 AM

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