is it ok for a blower car to sit for a while?

ADRENLN

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NJ

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with out starting it? mainly im refuring to the blowers where you tap the oil pan. just wondering how long they can sit with out being started?

any ideas?

 

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bransdaman78

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I would think if it sat for a while you could just prime it a few times, like bump the starter, - should work right?

 

Dusstbuster

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What was the blower doing before it was installed on your car? I don't see why that would be any different than letting it sit...

 

White Stang

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It is no diffrent than a car without a blower.

 

ADRENLN

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thanks guys. i dont have it on yet. i was just curious because i assume the oil would all sink to the bottom of the oil pan after a week or so. i just didnt know if this hurt a blower at all.

even on the engine the start up is where the most wear occurs so i figured it might impact the blower in a negitive mannor.

seems ok though.

 

01BlkGT

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I've had my car sitting for a month, did a few quick cranks before starting up and everything is still all good.....

 

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ADRENLN said:

thanks guys. i dont have it on yet. i was just curious because i assume the oil would all sink to the bottom of the oil pan after a week or so. i just didnt know if this hurt a blower at all.

even on the engine the start up is where the most wear occurs so i figured it might impact the blower in a negitive mannor.

seems ok though.

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As soon as you start the engine, the blower has oil. Also, the oil doesn't really "drain out" very fast...I hadn't started my car in a few months and then removed the drain line and it was wet up at the blower.