Pre-pressurize your engine oil

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Apr 5, 2024 | 09:05 PM

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cbj5259

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Best instructions I've seen, and I use this same procedure myself on my v8v.

Apr 6, 2024 | 11:12 AM

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RandyV

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Originally Posted by sweet991S

NOT trying to be a contrarian here but a review of my AM OM discloses nothing about this technique......wondering where the procedure came from...anyone have an idea?

In the MY 2016 V8 Vantage manual, it's in Section 12 (Maintenance) on Page 12.34 (Recommissioning after Storage) Step 5 (Obtain Oil Pressure).

Jan 22, 2026 | 04:35 PM

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XJRS Owner

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Originally Posted by Abdreow

I’d fit the pump on a switched feed so it runs a few seconds before cranking. A check valve in the return line keeps pressure up and stops drain‑back.

The pump is mechanical…