Originally Posted by Johnny DB

I didn't do it because I didn't see any point to leaving brand new oil sit in the car for 6 months. I'll do the quick drive home and change the oil then and I'll have fresh oil to start the season.

Question/though: Is it required to have the engine warmed up for an oil change? I was thinking of draining the oil before I start it up as it will have sat there 6 months and the oil will likely all be at the bottom?

Originally Posted by 997 rolls

Yes, it is better to have the engine warm to full temp prior to doing an oil change. After the oil change you also want to run the car for a bit to check for filter/oil plug leaks and to circulate the new oil.