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

OldFart · 07-21-2014, 07:05 AM

Ya think they worry about this at a car dealership? Car is started to move in the lots or for test drives after that sit for weeks.

Shotta · 07-21-2014, 07:19 AM

I would think your putting more wear on your engine (as stated above) every time you start your engine. I do not see the need to start the car when you don't plan on using it. I'm getting up there in years and keep most of my cars for 10 plus years. My summer cars sit all winter and I don't start them until the day I plan on driving them, never had a problem.

Ubetit · 07-21-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Shotta

I would think your putting more wear on your engine (as stated above) every time you start your engine. I do not see the need to start the car when you don't plan on using it. I'm getting up there in years and keep most of my cars for 10 plus years. My summer cars sit all winter and I don't start them until the day I plan on driving them, never had a problem.

I wouldn't start a car just to start it either.

I don't understand why the OP just isn't driving his car

Zoren 370 · 07-21-2014, 08:04 AM

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!

MacCool · 07-21-2014, 08:15 AM

Heh. The latest oil-related thing to obsess about based on old, no-longer-applicable lubrication technology and engine design/manufacturing.

"My pappy used to tell me...."

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.

Zoren 370 · 07-21-2014, 08:37 AM

Definitely friction is your ever friend or foe. Cant go about laws of physics but as stated in a normal driving scenario nothing to worry about OP.
Unless you do rev your car 6 to 7k rpm on a regular constant basis then that is a big concern for easy wear and tear!

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.

07-21-2014, 07:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Shotta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Niagara Posts: 316 Drives: 2010 370z black M6 Rep Power: 15	I would think your putting more wear on your engine (as stated above) every time you start your engine. I do not see the need to start the car when you don't plan on using it. I'm getting up there in years and keep most of my cars for 10 plus years. My summer cars sit all winter and I don't start them until the day I plan on driving them, never had a problem. __________________ 6MT - designed for perfectionists 7AT - designed for enthusiasts

07-21-2014, 08:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913655	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! SouthArk370Z and MacCool like this.

07-21-2014, 08:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 18	Heh. The latest oil-related thing to obsess about based on old, no-longer-applicable lubrication technology and engine design/manufacturing. "My pappy used to tell me...." Zoren 370 likes this.

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07-21-2014, 07:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 63 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 962	Ya think they worry about this at a car dealership? Car is started to move in the lots or for test drives after that sit for weeks.

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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: 1913655	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.

07-21-2014, 08:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913655	Definitely friction is your ever friend or foe. Cant go about laws of physics but as stated in a normal driving scenario nothing to worry about OP. Unless you do rev your car 6 to 7k rpm on a regular constant basis then that is a big concern for easy wear and tear!