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how do i avoid a dry start?

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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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Well I got the dry starts after the Second oil change by the Dealer. Now I changed the Oil to Synthetic and KN filter and I still get the dry stars sound.
I will test the Fram Filter and see if it works.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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I have been using the Mopar filter with Mobil 5000 oil. Never had an issue. IN fact I always used Mopar Filters on my Chrysler Vehicles, never had an issue.

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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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Hold the gas pedal all the way to the floor and then attempt to start. It will not start with the gas pedal floored, but it will crank, allowing the oil pump to prime. I do it when I change the oil, to prevent a dry start on the first fire after changing it. I typically crank for 10 sec.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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I've been using fram since I started driving. Then they came out with the tough guard and grip stuff on the end!!! Never once had a single problem/dry start outta any vehical I've owned! Very happy and I never plan on changing it up.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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All good info here. Nice work with the filter write up link.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by highoctane
Hold the gas pedal all the way to the floor and then attempt to start. It will not start with the gas pedal floored, but it will crank, allowing the oil pump to prime. I do it when I change the oil, to prevent a dry start on the first fire after changing it. I typically crank for 10 sec.
That is the Safe way - NO matter what oil filter .
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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I am trying out subbing on quart of oil for a Q of Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Even if I still get a quick cold start chatter the fact that I added the Lucas makes me feel better.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Brewski1228
I am trying out subbing on quart of oil for a Q of Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Even if I still get a quick cold start chatter the fact that I added the Lucas makes me feel better.
What is the deal with the Lucas Stabilizer?

Here it was like $15 for one bottle. It claims that it will stop Engine noise. It reads that because of the metal used in newer engines you get the noise. That Lucas Stab will stop all the noises and protect the engine.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Doc_D
I've had good luck with Wix filters (sold at Napa as Napa gold filters).


You can get all kinds of information about oil and filters over at...

www.bobistheoilguy.com

Go check out the forums and even consider posting your question up there.

good grief...that's one great site...i actually understand it too ... !!!

ok...as i read on...brain froze...
good to confirm that startup is the crisis time for an engine.

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