Block heaters typically go in a freeze plug on the block and only heat the coolant. You will need another type of heater to keep the oil warm. I have four old magnetic heaters, but alas they won't work on a plastic oil pan. Sorry...
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Don't quote me but a block heater will only get up to about 120f max. Depending on the ambient temps it may only warm up to 60-70f overnight if it's cold.For the $100 Im in although I live in FL ... Just good to have and maintain a consistent minimum engine temp & I travel to cooler climates at times ... wondering at what temp it kicks in and what temp it maintains ?
Much appreciated ... wondering how that worked for sometime. ??Don't quote me but a block heater will only get up to about 120f max. Depending on the ambient temps it may only warm up to 60-70f overnight if it's cold.
There is no "kick in." If it's plugged in, it's heating. There's no thermostat.
Heating the coolant heats the entire engine block including the oil. Nice factory option. So nice to step into the vehicle, fire it up, not hear valves rattling as oil struggles to get to the heads, and then turn on the heater/defroster and get instant heat.Block heaters typically go in a freeze plug on the block and only heat the coolant. You will need another type of heater to keep the oil warm. I have four old magnetic heaters, but alas they won't work on a plastic oil pan. Sorry...