Q: My 1998 Ford Crown Vic has developed an engine knocking sound that disappears when the oil pressure goes up when it is first started. My mechanic says that the main bearings and rod bearings are worn and need replacing. Will the Insta-Lube pre-lube kit solve the problem?

A: Yes the Pre Lube kit will pressurize the engine bearings before the first revolution of the crankshaft and the engine knocking sound will disappear because the bearings will be pressurized and separated. 

Q: Is there an advantage to using a straight weight oil after installing the pre-lube kit?

A: Yes: Straight weight oil has better lubricating qualities because it doesn't have any of the viscosity changing polymers in it that multi-grade oil does.

And higher weight oil can be used which will raise the engine oil pressure at operating temperature.

Q: I have a 1997 Ford F150 truck that has developed hydraulic valve lifter noise when it first starts in the morning and it is gradually getting louder. Will your Pre lube kit eliminate the lifter clatter on startups?

 A: Yes the hydraulic valve lifters making the noise will be pressurized and adjusted before startup and the lifter noise and further wear will be eliminated.  

Q: How difficult is the Insta-Lube kit to install?

A: There are 3 easy steps to install the kit. Most of the installations take from 30 min to an hour.

1. Bolt on the mounting bracket with 2 bolts or self-tapping screws.

2. Connect the hydraulic hose between engine and storage tank.

3. Connect 12-volt positive wire to selected fuse and solenoid valve.

 Q: I have a Winnebago motor home with a 440 CID engine; will the pre lube system work on my engine as well as my four-cylinder Toyota?

A: Yes the Insta-Lube engine pre lube kit will work on all auto, boat, car, truck, motor home, marine, genset, suv, tractor and industrial engines and motors. 

Q: I am using a miracle oil additive that is supposed to eliminate wear on start up so why would I need to install the Insta-Lube Kit?

A: There are a lot of oil additives that claim to eliminate some wear by depositing a film of lubricant on the bearings surfaces.

But none of this will pressurize and adjust the hydraulic valve lifters or positively separate bearing surfaces with pressurized oil like the Insta-Lube preluber will.

Q: It's a well known fact that most of the Motor Bearing Wear is at startup, so why don't the manufactures address the problem?

A: That's a good question and a lot of people ask it. It isn't a secret and yet only a few engine builders incorporate a pre lube system in their design.

One thing for sure, they sell a lot more engines without prelubing than with it.
 
Q: Does the oil that is used by the Insta-Lube kit come from the bottom of the oil pan like the motorized systems do?

A: Absolutely not! The possibility of the dirty oil taken from the bottom of the oil pan and bypassing the oil filter then going into the engine and ruining the bearings is too high.

The Insta-Lube prelube system takes pre-filtered oil from oil gallery when the engine is running and stores it for pre-lubing on the next startup. Eliminating any possibility of contaminates ever reaching the bearings.

Q: After installing the Insta-Lube pre-lube system, will there be less emission?

A: The prelube kit will improve engine efficiency on startup because the hydraulic valve lifters will be pressurized and adjusted before the first revolution of the crankshaft.

As well as reducing friction and wear to the main bearings, rod bearings, camshaft bearings, piston wrist pins and cylinder walls.

Q: I have a Classic 1951 Pontiac that uses a 6-volt electrical system will the pre-luber work on it?

A: Yes the Insta-Lube kit comes in 12-volt 24-volt or 6-volt systems and will work on your 1951 Pontiac.

Q: Will the kit fit my 7320 John Deere tractor?

A: The kit will work very well on your John Deere tractor engine, as well as for all auto engines, boat engines, car engines, motor home engines, truck engines, suv engines, marine inboard engines, van engines, stationary engines, industrial engines, and motors. There are five kit sizes to choose from.

Q: How good is the pre-lube kit in cold weather?

A: This is an area that is especially important as a lot of wear takes place on cold startups.
By installing the pre-lube kit you eliminate most of this wear and prolong the life of your engine.

Q: Will installing the kit void my engine warranty?

A: Your warranty will not be affected by installing the Insta-Lube kit.
According to the MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT OF 1975 installing aftermarket equipment does not void a vehicle manufacturer's original warranty.