another oil related question

[scattermaster]

I got lot's of replies to my post on oil changes. Several recommendations for using a " PRE OILER ". I've never seen or even heard of this. Sounds like a good idea. Can ya'll fill me in on this? How they work,where to buy,cost?

 

[aldive]

I got lot's of replies to my post on oil changes. Several recommendations for using a " PRE OILER ". I've never seen or even heard of this. Sounds like a good idea. Can ya'll fill me in on this? How they work,where to buy,cost?

Pre oilers are a good idea. Are they necessary? Probably not. They will provide you withextra "insurance" against dry start up wear.

Take a look at http://www.amsoil.com/products/amk.htm

 

[Bronco638]

When I was racing, a company in Connecticut called 'Mecca' made one, too. It's basically a canister of oil under pressure. You open a valve, when the engine is running, and the oil enters the canister under pressure (from the engine's oil pump), then you close the valve (trapping the oil under pressure in the canister). The next time you go to start the engine, you open the valve. The oil, under pressure, lubricates all the bearings and then you start the engine. Basically, it pressurizes the oiling system before the engine starts (while the rest of the oil is in the sump/oil pan). It's great for a racing engine but a little over-the-top for a production vehicle (IMO).

Dave.

 

[scattermaster]

Pre oilers are a good idea. Are they necessary? Probably not. They will provide you withextra "insurance" against dry start up wear.

Take a look at http://www.amsoil.com/products/amk.htm

Hey Al,
Thanks for the tip. Seems rather expensive. If it really extends the life of my engine, it's worth it. Wonder why they're not standard equipment?

 

[aldive]

Hey Al,
Thanks for the tip. Seems rather expensive. If it really extends the life of my engine, it's worth it. Wonder why they're not standard equipment?

I average over 200k miles on an engine before getting a new vehicle. The engine is in excellent condition at that mileage. I have never used a pre oiler. I attribute it to the use of high quality sunthetic oil.

Not standard equipment is probably because they are not really needed and the manufacturers would like to sell you a new vehicle anyway; its not in their best interest to vastly extend the useful life of an engine.