Questions, answered plainly.
What No Dry Starts® is designed to do, what is still unproven, and what has not been decided.
What is No Dry Starts®?
An electrical engine oil pre-priming system being developed to establish oil pressure before engine cranking.
Why does startup matter?
After shutdown, some oil drains from engine passages. At startup, lubrication pressure must be re-established. Certain components can experience mixed or boundary lubrication during that transition.
Does an engine start completely dry?
Not necessarily. Residual oil films usually remain, and some engines retain oil in galleries. “Dry start” is shorthand for the period before normal oil pressure and circulation are established.
How does the system work?
The proposed system activates an electric pump before cranking, moves oil into the lubrication circuit, and can use pressure feedback to determine when startup is permitted.
Where does it install?
The lead concept uses a sandwich adapter between the engine block and a compatible spin-on oil filter. Other mounting configurations may be developed.
Will it fit my vehicle?
Vehicle compatibility has not been finalized. Filter dimensions, thread type, clearances, oil-flow requirements and electronic integration must be validated for each application.
Will it work in cold weather?
Cold-start operation is a design priority. Actual cold-weather performance will be determined through testing with representative oils, temperatures and engine platforms.
Will it extend engine life?
The system is intended to reduce one potential source of wear. A quantified improvement in engine life cannot be claimed until supported by comparative testing.
Does it replace the factory oil pump?
No. The concept supplements the factory lubrication system before startup; normal oil circulation remains the responsibility of the engine’s primary lubrication system.
What happens if the electrical system fails?
The final design must include a validated fault response and vehicle-specific emergency or service strategy. Safety behavior will be defined and tested before commercial release.
Is it available to purchase?
The product is in prototype development. Join the updates list for testing and availability announcements.
Can a shop or OEM partner with you?
Yes. Use the partnership form to describe your organization, engine platform, application and intended collaboration.
Oil pressure first. Engine startup second.
The way engines start has remained largely unchanged. We are working to change what happens before they turn.