VEHICLE: 2005 Ford Ranger 4.0l SOHC @ 56,700 mi. 5W-30 and strict OCIs by the PO and me.
NOTE: Ranger freaks recommend pre-cranking the engine using the "clear flooded engine" method to pump oil up.
Turn the key to ON, floor the accelerator and crank the engine to pump oil. It's good for an occasionally run engine.
It took 8 seconds of cranking to make the oil light go out. 5 was enough to ensure a quiet start-up.
It's good for the rest of the day thereafter.
I just changed the oil using 0W-30 synthetic oil.
This morning 10 seconds of cranking failed to extinguish the light.
The engine started completely quietly after said cranking.
I'm not concerned nor asking advice. I just think the 0W-30 requiring so much more time is noteworthy.
NOTE: Ranger freaks recommend pre-cranking the engine using the "clear flooded engine" method to pump oil up.
Turn the key to ON, floor the accelerator and crank the engine to pump oil. It's good for an occasionally run engine.
It took 8 seconds of cranking to make the oil light go out. 5 was enough to ensure a quiet start-up.
It's good for the rest of the day thereafter.
I just changed the oil using 0W-30 synthetic oil.
This morning 10 seconds of cranking failed to extinguish the light.
The engine started completely quietly after said cranking.
I'm not concerned nor asking advice. I just think the 0W-30 requiring so much more time is noteworthy.