It's called pre-oiling, and is often done for large industrial engines using an electric pump.  ... which is also commonly run for a few minutes after shutdown to prevent oil coking and other nasty behaviors, and also used on a timed schedule to run crankcase oil through a heater to retard corrosion and maintain proper oil viscosity during idle periods.

It's called pre-oiling, and is often done for large industrial engines using an electric pump.  ... which is also commonly run for a few minutes after shutdown to prevent oil coking and other nasty behaviors, and also used on a timed schedule to run crankcase oil through a heater to retard corrosion and maintain proper oil viscosity during idle periods.

2011-06-26

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