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Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Taking delivery of my first Toyota next Sat. need advice
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Fri, 06 February 2004 04:00
 
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Definitely don't do that! Letting the engine idle for extended periods is bad news. The engine has a pressurised oil system so getting everything "lubed up" should take a matter of seconds, not an hour. Those few seconds are critical though, and that's when the majority of engine wear happens, even more so when the engine has been sitting for a while and the residual film of oil has run off the major components.
If the engine has been sitting for 3 months that's not such a big deal, but if you're worried you can try cranking the engine for a few seconds before you start it.
1. Make sure the battery is well charged.
2. Ensure the engine has plenty of oil.
3. Remove all the spark plugs.
4. Disconnect and block the fuel line.
5. Squirt a bit of oil (not too much) down each of the spark plug holes.
6. Crank the engine for say 20 seconds.
7. Re-assemble the engine and start it up!
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