Antifreeze heater??
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12-10-2009, 04:42 PM
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12-10-2009, 05:12 PM
Like this?
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/PRC9674G.cfm
I personally have never have used a block heater but I do regularly use an oil an heater in the winter. They are only $25 and work really well on cold starts in the winter. Here is the one I use:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9139_200339139
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/PRC9674G.cfm
I personally have never have used a block heater but I do regularly use an oil an heater in the winter. They are only $25 and work really well on cold starts in the winter. Here is the one I use:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9139_200339139
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12-10-2009, 05:36 PM
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Like this?
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/PRC9674G.cfm
I personally have never have used a block heater but I do regularly use an oil an heater in the winter. They are only $25 and work really well on cold starts in the winter. Here is the one I use:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9139_200339139
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/PRC9674G.cfm
I personally have never have used a block heater but I do regularly use an oil an heater in the winter. They are only $25 and work really well on cold starts in the winter. Here is the one I use:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9139_200339139
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12-10-2009, 06:07 PM
On a DII you have to stick it on the side of the pan because the bottom is ridged. But once you clean and degrease the pan it just sticks on via a peel and stick and then you use some black RTW to seal the edges.
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12-10-2009, 06:42 PM
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It doesnt get that cold here but for $25 bucks its easier on the engine on start up to have warm oil instead of molasses in january.Ive had block heaters and antifreeze heaters on most of my heavy equiptment and it makes all the difference in the world on start up when its cold out.
#9
12-10-2009, 06:46 PM
I never said you need one, at least I don't, but it does helps on cold winter mornings with startup. Also consider that most wear happens at startup and it can't hurt so have your oil a bit thinned to help it pump to the top end and flowing faster. I like that I can use a little thicker synthetic in the Buffalo winters because my truck runs a little better with thicker oils. I keep mine on a timer to go off for 2 hours before I leave in the mornings. Figure it costs the same to run a couple light bulbs for an hour or two.
Last edited by lipadj46; 12-10-2009 at 06:48 PM.
#10
12-10-2009, 09:15 PM
Block heaters are a good idea if you live where it gets cold.
I am partial to this one, it is easy to install.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/katt-...Q5fAccessories
It goes in your lower radiator hose and it heats your coolant, start the engine and instant heat.
I am partial to this one, it is easy to install.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/katt-...Q5fAccessories
It goes in your lower radiator hose and it heats your coolant, start the engine and instant heat.