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      02-05-2009, 08:47 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by ianbiz View Post
I usually let everything pressurize and then start the car.
Put key in, keep foot off brake, push start, wait 10 or so secs, then foot on brake/clutch and let there be ignition.
The oil pump is mechanically driven. It doesn't pump the oil until you start the engine.
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