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51 MERC-CT · 12-19-2019, 04:18 AM

Since the car has not been run for a long period of time, the old crappy oil has drained into the oil pan.
Starting it to warm it up just pumps that oil that has managed to drain out of any lubricated parts back into the system.
In your case it really does'nt matter if it drains better or quicker.
Just drain it cold and let it do so for as long as it takes to stop dripping.

12-19-2019, 04:18 AM	#3
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Oil change process Since the car has not been run for a long period of time, the old crappy oil has drained into the oil pan. Starting it to warm it up just pumps that oil that has managed to drain out of any lubricated parts back into the system. In your case it really does'nt matter if it drains better or quicker. Just drain it cold and let it do so for as long as it takes to stop dripping. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES Last edited by 51 MERC-CT; 12-19-2019 at 05:06 AM.