Easier winter starting ?

[JDgreen227]

The reason this actually works is due to the closed center hydraulic system. As soon as the engine starts cranking, The hydraulic pump attempts to build 2300 psi. When the oil is warm and relatively thin, the load on the starter is not that great. When the oil is cold it is a different story. Turning the steering wheel opens the circuit to steering motor and bleeds off some of the pressure, causing engine to crank faster.

Thanks for sharing that with us...I really never understood (or cared about) the difference between open center and closed center hydraulic systems, but your information made me research that. I never log into TBN and log off again without learning something new in the meantime, which is why I enjoy the forums so much.