block heater

[poncho 1]

it's going to be really cold tonight i know the car will start in morning but is it better to plug in the block heater ? does it help the oil get around the motor faster so it's easier on the motor or is only help the coolent stay a little warm
thanks . p.s it's going to be -35 with the wind

[jonnythan]

The wind chill is completely irrelevant. The engine will never get colder than the actual ambient temperature.

If you have a block heater, plug it in! It definitely helps.

[tenspeed]

If you don't plug it in tonight, how cold does it have to get before you use it?

[jonnythan]

If you don't plug it in tonight, how cold does it have to get before you use it?

:lol:

Canada, man..

[poncho 1]

i just got back in from pluging her in and man it's cold
-22 no wind . we're used to it up here:) i just figured use it or lose it

[edgrand03]

Do you have a plug in the block or on the oil pan? i don't understand which heater you're talking about. Btw where is the block plug for a heater anyways?

[poncho 1]

it's beside the battery (plug) and it heat's the engine coolent (i think) not the cabin or in car heater, your from WI and have never heard of a block heater ?

[tenspeed]

Btw where is the block plug for a heater anyways?

Factory installed heaters are usually in a freeze plug. JCWhitney sells aftermarket heaters that go in the coolant hose, dip stick or a plate that is stuck on the oil pan.

[Blackhawk]

Jim, don't a few (or all) block heaters warm up the battery too?

[tenspeed]

Jim, don't a few (or all) block heaters warm up the battery too?

Wouldn't those be battery heaters? ;)