Dry start ? how often do you need to start your car

Zoren 370 · 07-21-2014, 08:31 AM

Hey I even know someone who invented an engine that runs without oil and is currently being tested by one company. I'll try to find the link but its called " detonation" kind of stuff.

SouthArk370Z · 07-21-2014, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

I think with the current technology with engines this wear and tear issue upon starting is thing of the past. If there is any at all...the engine is solid!

With modern engines, I don't think frequent (several times per day) starts are a problem but every start does create a little extra wear & tear. IMNSHO not something to worry about but not exactly a thing of the past either. I'd put it in the same category as downshifting the 7AT in manual mode - as long as you are reasonable about it, the amount of damage is minimal and can be ignored. I'd be more concerned with wear & tear on the starter and battery but, once again, not a big deal unless you are starting the engine a lot.

My biggest worry would be oil draining from lubed parts due to infrequent running during storage. Going by what I've seen/read, there will be a sufficient film of oil for 2-3 months or more. I'd still start my stored vehicle every 2-4 weeks or so if it were me. Starting it every day is overkill.

ajc1884 · 07-21-2014, 08:04 AM

During my Z's hibernation last winter I started her up about once a month. Everything worked out fine. Started every time and battery never died.

2011 Nismo#91 · 07-21-2014, 09:43 AM

Dry start, how often do you need to start your car? You don't, you just need a battery tender. If you're storing your car for 6 or more months there are a few things you would need, are you?

kenchan · 07-21-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dkinghl

Some of us are psychotic , and crank our car every day regardless of if we drive it that day. At the last place I lived we had valet service and I paid one of the valets to start my car every day while I was on vacation.

this has got to be one of the worst recommendations...

my recommendation is you change to synthetic oil and just start the car when you know you will drive it more then 10miles.
and keep the battery on a battery manager in the days/weeks you dont drive the car.

MacCool · 07-21-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ajc1884

During my Z's hibernation last winter I started her up about once a month. Everything worked out fine. Started every time and battery never died.

Battery Tender or other such float charger. Starting the car periodically isn't helpful and probably is counterproductive.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

this has got to be one of the worst recommendations...

Agreed. Paying someone to start your car. Almost certainly does more harm than good. Not necessary for battery maintenance, and unless the engine comes up to normal operating oil temp, all it will do is facilitate condensation of water in the engine without the time or temps necessary to boil it off. Bad idea.

batboyvaj · 07-21-2014, 01:14 PM

If you are really afraid, just do what this guy did with his s2000

Amsoil 0W-30 41K OCI w/bypass Honda S2000 | Used Oil Analysis - Gasoline | Bob Is The Oil Guy

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ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	During my Z's hibernation last winter I started her up about once a month. Everything worked out fine. Started every time and battery never died. __________________ 2009 370z w/ sport package - manual tranny 2012 370z Touring - automatic tranny

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Hey I even know someone who invented an engine that runs without oil and is currently being tested by one company. I'll try to find the link but its called " detonation" kind of stuff.

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batboyvaj Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mn Posts: 111 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 15	If you are really afraid, just do what this guy did with his s2000 Amsoil 0W-30 41K OCI w/bypass Honda S2000 \| Used Oil Analysis - Gasoline \| Bob Is The Oil Guy