Is it important for oil to be present while engine is off?
I have some leaks and usually top up as it goes low. The car always has endless repairs so I'm just can't get round to the leaks yet am starting to think if I should sell the car.
Anyway at times the car has been idle for months with no engine oil in it. Is this a problem for the engine or is it ok so long as I top up before driving?
oil idle
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I have some leaks and usually top up as it goes low. The car always has endless repairs so I'm just can't get round to the leaks yet am starting to think if I should sell the car.
Anyway at times the car has been idle for months with no engine oil in it. Is this a problem for the engine or is it ok so long as I top up before driving?
oil idle
asked 3 hours ago
James WilsonJames Wilson
8951120
1
Yes, sell the car...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
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I have some leaks and usually top up as it goes low. The car always has endless repairs so I'm just can't get round to the leaks yet am starting to think if I should sell the car.
Anyway at times the car has been idle for months with no engine oil in it. Is this a problem for the engine or is it ok so long as I top up before driving?
oil idle
asked 3 hours ago
James WilsonJames Wilson
8951120
I have some leaks and usually top up as it goes low. The car always has endless repairs so I'm just can't get round to the leaks yet am starting to think if I should sell the car.
Anyway at times the car has been idle for months with no engine oil in it. Is this a problem for the engine or is it ok so long as I top up before driving?
oil idle
oil idle
asked 3 hours ago
James WilsonJames Wilson
8951120
asked 3 hours ago
James WilsonJames Wilson
8951120
asked 3 hours ago
James WilsonJames Wilson
8951120
asked 3 hours ago
James WilsonJames Wilson
8951120
asked 3 hours ago
James WilsonJames Wilson
8951120
8951120
1
Yes, sell the car...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
add a comment |
1
Yes, sell the car...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
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1
Yes, sell the car...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
Yes, sell the car...
– Solar Mike
3 hours ago
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There is no problem with an engine sitting with an empty sump - after standing for a few days the oil will all have run back down to the sump and so won't be doing anything anyway.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with Solar Mike too - one of the first things you learn (usually the hard way!) with car restoration is the need to balance the difficulty of the project with the amount of time, skill and resources available to you. I think you're getting to the point of realising that this car is more than you can handle (I know the feeling, I've been there too...), and it's time to 'cut your losses' and get something that needs less work.
answered 2 hours ago
Nick C♦Nick C
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I have to agree.. it's always hard and we've all pushed past the point of sensible with cars over the years but sometimes you just have to say enough is enough
– motosubatsu
2 hours ago
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There is no problem with an engine sitting with an empty sump - after standing for a few days the oil will all have run back down to the sump and so won't be doing anything anyway.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with Solar Mike too - one of the first things you learn (usually the hard way!) with car restoration is the need to balance the difficulty of the project with the amount of time, skill and resources available to you. I think you're getting to the point of realising that this car is more than you can handle (I know the feeling, I've been there too...), and it's time to 'cut your losses' and get something that needs less work.
answered 2 hours ago
Nick C♦Nick C
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I have to agree.. it's always hard and we've all pushed past the point of sensible with cars over the years but sometimes you just have to say enough is enough
– motosubatsu
2 hours ago
add a comment |
There is no problem with an engine sitting with an empty sump - after standing for a few days the oil will all have run back down to the sump and so won't be doing anything anyway.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with Solar Mike too - one of the first things you learn (usually the hard way!) with car restoration is the need to balance the difficulty of the project with the amount of time, skill and resources available to you. I think you're getting to the point of realising that this car is more than you can handle (I know the feeling, I've been there too...), and it's time to 'cut your losses' and get something that needs less work.
answered 2 hours ago
Nick C♦Nick C
25.4k44291
I have to agree.. it's always hard and we've all pushed past the point of sensible with cars over the years but sometimes you just have to say enough is enough
– motosubatsu
2 hours ago
add a comment |
There is no problem with an engine sitting with an empty sump - after standing for a few days the oil will all have run back down to the sump and so won't be doing anything anyway.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with Solar Mike too - one of the first things you learn (usually the hard way!) with car restoration is the need to balance the difficulty of the project with the amount of time, skill and resources available to you. I think you're getting to the point of realising that this car is more than you can handle (I know the feeling, I've been there too...), and it's time to 'cut your losses' and get something that needs less work.
answered 2 hours ago
Nick C♦Nick C
25.4k44291
There is no problem with an engine sitting with an empty sump - after standing for a few days the oil will all have run back down to the sump and so won't be doing anything anyway.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with Solar Mike too - one of the first things you learn (usually the hard way!) with car restoration is the need to balance the difficulty of the project with the amount of time, skill and resources available to you. I think you're getting to the point of realising that this car is more than you can handle (I know the feeling, I've been there too...), and it's time to 'cut your losses' and get something that needs less work.
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I have to agree.. it's always hard and we've all pushed past the point of sensible with cars over the years but sometimes you just have to say enough is enough
– motosubatsu
2 hours ago
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I have to agree.. it's always hard and we've all pushed past the point of sensible with cars over the years but sometimes you just have to say enough is enough
– motosubatsu
2 hours ago
I have to agree.. it's always hard and we've all pushed past the point of sensible with cars over the years but sometimes you just have to say enough is enough
– motosubatsu
2 hours ago
I have to agree.. it's always hard and we've all pushed past the point of sensible with cars over the years but sometimes you just have to say enough is enough
– motosubatsu
2 hours ago
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