Inactive engine, pull plugs, hit starter until oil pressure?

[Domenick]

In the winter I'll not fly for up to a month. I've always cringed at first startup, imagining the wear that is occurring. I don't remember where I saw this suggestion, but I did archive it, and I'm putting it out here for comment:

Remove the top plugs and squirt some penetrating oil in the cylinders, then turn the prop by hand to feel for any surprise restrictions. If there are none I'd leave the plugs out and crank the engine until it registers oil pressure, then install the plugs and fire it up.

 

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