"mjb920" > wrote in message
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>I have a '97 328i that has sat, unplanned, for about a year. It has
> synthetic oil from the dealer in it, but I'm worried about the effects
> of the initial start-up on the engine. I thought of disconnecting the
> spark plugs and turning it over a few times to get some oil
> circulation, but that would be dumping unburned fuel into the
> cylinders. Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Also, should I add a good fuel-system cleaner?
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
>
Well disconnect the fuel pump.

Ideally you do want to turn it over slowly to get oil into the places it has
drained down from.

Other things that might be a problem include, but are not limited to: -

Hand brake seized on.

Foot brake callipers seized off.

Wipers stuck to screen.

Ventilation etc. vents stuck.

Belts and hoses perished or frozen in position.

Thermostat stuck.

etc.

PS you should have let a mate take it for a run around while you were
'away'.