Ed Hughes

Priming the Oil Pump After an Oil Change

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An often overlooked part of an oil change is to spin the engine gently on the starter with the coil disconnected, allowing fresh oil to circulate and ensure no damage through lack of lubrication is done on start-up.

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One Response to “Priming the Oil Pump After an Oil Change”

  1. Mark Neal

    Title says electric fuel pump priming but the video is about circulating oil.

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