On hot restarts (e.g., after a gas station fill-up), the PON-6 eliminates the classic “hot start knock” that plagues high-mileage engines. For turbocharged owners, the post-lube feature (adjustable 30-180 seconds) has visibly reduced the oil staining on my turbo center section. No more hot shut-down sizzle.
Absolutely. In fact, I’m ordering one for my weekend Miata track car. Your engine’s bearings will thank you. pon-6 pre oiler
Introduction: The Silent Killer of Engines On hot restarts (e
If you’ve ever cringed hearing your engine clatter on a cold start, or worried about the dry-scrape of metal-on-metal after an oil change, you’re not alone. The vast majority of engine wear (some studies suggest up to 80%) happens in the first few seconds after startup, before oil pressure has fully built up. Enter the , a device designed to eliminate that dreaded dry start by pressurizing your oil system before you even turn the key. I’ve been running this unit on my 6.0L diesel work truck for 18 months now. Here’s the unabridged truth. Absolutely
Here’s where the PON-6 shines. Before installation, my cold-start oil pressure gauge would sit at zero for 2-3 agonizing seconds, then spike to 45 PSI. After installation? Now, when I turn the key to “ON,” I hear a quiet, smooth whirring sound. My aftermarket oil pressure gauge jumps to — before the starter even engages. The difference in engine sound is stark: Instead of a brief “dry rattle” from the valvetrain, it just catches with a dull, oil-muffled thump and immediately idles smoother.
Let’s be real: This is a 5-6 hour job for a competent DIYer, or a $400-$500 professional install. You’ll need to find a mounting spot for the pump (firewall or inner fender well), run a 10-gauge power wire directly from the battery, connect a trigger wire to your ignition, and plumb into your oil system. The biggest headache was the oil return line—making sure it drains back to the oil pan without kinking is critical. If you’re not comfortable tapping engine blocks or wiring relays, pay a shop. I did it myself, and the hardest part was bleeding the air from the system post-install (the manual suggests cranking with the fuel pump disabled—follow this to the letter).
