I've had my truck stored for six months. A gear head tells me I should prime the turbo bearings before I start the truck. I say "are you kidding?". I am thinking there must be residual oil on the bearings...enough to satisfy them until the unit gets full oil supply a few seconds later. I wonder if the turbo is even hardly moving before the oil gets to the bearings...?

Anyone know for sure if I should go through the exercise of priming the bearings?

 

I'm watching this too. Mine is stored and will be for six months..............

 

what is the ambient temp? If it is chilly I would plug it in for about 8hrs and let it get warmed up that way. Then start it and let idle for a bit. You should be fine.

 

I would think that it would be like any engine stored for some time. No oil anywhere. Wonder if you could crank it over to get the oil pump pumping w/o injecting. I'm no mechanic though.

Be sure to use some Stabil and change the oil when you get back. Thinking moisture might be able to build up in the crankcase from heating/cooling??? Like I said not a mechanic.