[Shotimes] RE: [Shotimes] Driving in -10oF with 10w-30 oil

[Michael Mosbey]

Mark D. Mallory wrote:

> You might try turning the engine over for a couple seconds before starting
> it.  Just floor the gas peddle and crank away.  Then key off and start the
> car normally.  That should at the very least get the oil moving a bit to
> help lower the viscosity some.
> 
> Mark Mallory
> Toledo, Ohio
> '95 SHO MTX
I tried this after the previous thread on starting with the gas floored. 
It didn't work for me. The engine went from off to six grand in the time 
it took for me to get my foot off the pedal. Why?
-mike