Most engines are run, then turned off hot. As the engine cools, the lubricating fluid drips back into the pan. The lubricant cools and thickens and becomes tough to pump. The longer the engine sits, the colder it gets and the more difficult starting conditions become. The Pre-Luber Eliminates Dry Starts Dry starts occur in very cold weather, very hot climates, following routine oil changes, after prolonged idle time and even after an engine sits for as little as 30 seconds.
All vehicles experience significant wear when started dry.
The wear occurs in the first few minutes, while the fast-idling engine waits for the oil to get to the bearings and other critical parts. Stalling most often occurs at this stage and the whole destructive process is repeated. The abrasive metal particles that are rubbed off accelerate engine wear. With the Pre-Luber such dry start wear is totally eliminated. Under the hood the Pre-Luber pump comes to life.