Block Heater
19-Dec-2004, 04:09 PM
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Block Heater
I just started using mine for the first time this winter, and I must say, its great to have. Start up is so much easier on the car.
If you have one, I recommend that you use it.
If you have one, I recommend that you use it.
19-Dec-2004, 06:38 PM
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Originally posted by kwikb16a2
should only be plugged a few hours b4, no need to keep it on all night
should only be plugged a few hours b4, no need to keep it on all night
19-Dec-2004, 10:33 PM
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you are... you need a beater 
j/k
rather than the ones that replace the freeze plugs in the block, I recommend getting the zero start units that fit on hose connection. plus, easier to remove in the summer if you are so inclined.
my beater really took it hard when it was super cold today... everything froze up (could be cuz I washed it in -25 weather though ) and at one point my tranny refused to shift out of park and I couldn't get my key out either cuz it didn't know what gear it was in.
j/krather than the ones that replace the freeze plugs in the block, I recommend getting the zero start units that fit on hose connection. plus, easier to remove in the summer if you are so inclined.
my beater really took it hard when it was super cold today... everything froze up (could be cuz I washed it in -25 weather though
) and at one point my tranny refused to shift out of park and I couldn't get my key out either cuz it didn't know what gear it was in.
19-Dec-2004, 11:54 PM
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Originally posted by bbarbulo
my beater really took it hard when it was super cold today... everything froze up (could be cuz I washed it in -25 weather though ) and at one point my tranny refused to shift out of park and I couldn't get my key out either cuz it didn't know what gear it was in.
my beater really took it hard when it was super cold today... everything froze up (could be cuz I washed it in -25 weather though
) and at one point my tranny refused to shift out of park and I couldn't get my key out either cuz it didn't know what gear it was in.
20-Dec-2004, 12:32 AM
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Originally posted by bbarbulo
rather than the ones that replace the freeze plugs in the block, I recommend getting the zero start units that fit on hose connection. plus, easier to remove in the summer if you are so inclined.
rather than the ones that replace the freeze plugs in the block, I recommend getting the zero start units that fit on hose connection. plus, easier to remove in the summer if you are so inclined.
where can i get one of these zero start units and how much are they approx??
20-Dec-2004, 08:31 AM
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they go inline with your coolant lines instead of screwing onto your frost plug on the block
they have a mini pump in them so it circuilates the coolant around and heats it up at the same time as well
they have a mini pump in them so it circuilates the coolant around and heats it up at the same time as well
