On Rennlist there was a bit of a discussion on how to start up the vehicle for the first time after storing for the winter (on clean oil < 100 miles).

There didn't seem to be any consensus (or trusted documentation) to show whether it would be better to:
1. Pull the two fuel pump fuses and crank the engine until one noted positive oil pressure. Then replace the two fuses and go for a start.
2. Just start the darn thing on first try without first building oil pressure as above (Option 1).

With 0W-40 I assume the oil would circulate pretty fast to build oil pressure when the engine starts up and there was some thought that prolonged cranking might not build up the pressure as quickly to prevent bore scuffing or something else bad from happening.

If it were possible to easily circulate oil without cranking then that would be the way to go but since I can't see that happening then what is the preferred method to start up after a long layaway (months)?

 

seems over the top to me. Just start it.

 

Just start the damn car WTH

 

Option 1

 

I just put the key in and turned it. Worked fine for me.

 

It takes all of 2 minutes start to finish, why not?

 

You are still moving every part of your engine though. Is it somehow better that the starter is turning the motor with no oil or if the pistons are moving the motor?

 

This is just a guess but lower RPM and not as harsh without the pistons firing when there is a lack of lubrication? Kevin (UMW) suggested this when discussing ways to decrease wear on the engine.

 

Yes it is. His guess is correct. Lower speeds and you don't have firing pressure squeezing on the oil film. You also don't build up any turbo speed.

You won't experience a failure right then and there that's why you can "get away" with it. However you are cutting down on life by accelerating wear.