Originally Posted by Accord2005NJ
2. I heard that it is good to give contact, wait 2-3 seconds and then start the engine? Why (if so) is that good?
Priming the fuel pump may not be super important, if your fuel pump check valve is OK. But in addition...
During those couple seconds, you can watch the idiot lights on the dashboard. It would be a good thing for you to know whether your oil pressure warning bulb is working or burned out... Same with CEL, etc...