[1le Maro]

Im close to pulling out the car after being stored all winter. I have seen some people priming the engine oil on their corvettes after sitting for a while by pressing the gas pedal down and pushing the start button letting the engine crank over for a few seconds without it firing up to prime the engine with oil before starting. I am wanting to know if the same process works with the Camaros. Thanks

[piening2150]

Yes. Works for most modern cars.

[bishopts]

Originally Posted by 1le Maro

Im close to pulling out the car after being stored all winter. I have seen some people priming the engine oil on their corvettes after sitting for a while by pressing the gas pedal down and pushing the start button letting the engine crank over for a few seconds without it firing up to prime the engine with oil before starting. I am wanting to know if the same process works with the Camaros. Thanks

Press the gas all the way to the floor and then crank it. If your just press it partially it will start and immediately go to high rpm

[SpeZ]

At least 85% accelerator pedal is required, so pedal to the metal.

[bishopts]

Originally Posted by SpeZ

At least 85% accelerator pedal is required, so pedal to the metal.

I'm not really sure why, but its a percent you can change in hp tuners.

[Bad Anvil Garage]

Originally Posted by piening2150

Yes. Works for most modern cars.

Modern... Does this work on something like a 2000 Camaro as well?

[bishopts]

Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

Modern... Does this work on something like a 2000 Camaro as well?

I have a 99, gimme a little bit and i will try

[piening2150]

Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

Modern... Does this work on something like a 2000 Camaro as well?

I think any GM vehicle with fuel injection will have clear flood mode. Most OBD2 cars have it. I have not personally tried it on anything older than about 2005.

[bishopts]

Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

Modern... Does this work on something like a 2000 Camaro as well?

It does work with my 99 SS.

[Bad Anvil Garage]

Originally Posted by bishopts

It does work with my 99 SS.

Thanks for checking. Just put it to the floor and turn the key?

[bishopts]

Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

Thanks for checking. Just put it to the floor and turn the key?

Yes, hold it down. If you let it off the floor while your still cranking , it will turn on the injectors and start very aggressively lol.

[2SS Capt]

I rarely drive my car, so it sits a lot... For clarity, is this the procedure?

- Push accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it
- Push and hold start button for several seconds (to prime the oil, guessing 3-5 seconds, car will crank but not start)
- Let go of start button, after cranking stops, let off the accelerator pedal
- Start car normally (with "primed" oil system)

Please let me know if this is correct, I had never heard of this before, but plan on using this after long sits (1+ months)...

[bishopts]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

I rarely drive my car, so it sits a lot... For clarity, is this the procedure?

- Push accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it
- Push and hold start button for several seconds (to prime the oil, guessing 3-5 seconds, car will crank but not start)
- Let go of start button, after cranking stops, let off the accelerator pedal
- Start car normally (with "primed" oil system)

Please let me know if this is correct, I had never heard of this before, but plan on using this after long sits (1+ months)...

Yes. Exactly.

I use this procedure for other applications too. Checking compression, clearing fuel fouled spark plugs (technically why is there), checking flywheel to starter tooth engagement, starter volt drop test. Im pretty sure i explained this procedure in one of the many slow crank threads we have.

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by bishopts

Yes. Exactly.

I use this procedure for other applications too. Checking compression, clearing fuel fouled spark plugs (technically why is there), checking flywheel to starter tooth engagement, starter volt drop test. Im pretty sure i explained this procedure in one of the many slow crank threads we have.

Thank you!