From the back of the box were you push down the starter wheel should be spinning counter clock wise and the flywheel should be spinning clock wise. I use 3-1 oil. I love that stuff. Gets all over on the inside and does a fantastic job of getting everything oiled. Plus when you star the car all the access oil gets burned off. A hair dryer should be fine. At least enough to to get it spinning. And to my previous post i meant to say 150 degree's lol.