Synthetic oil???
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Doing a search for block heaters...
So far found a simple article for those moving to cold areas that recommends using a block heater AND using synthetic oil. Here'* that link:
http://www.athropolis.com/arctic-fac...t-car-cold.htm
More when I get the time.
Edit: This article from Canada Online claims up to 10% better fule economy in winter using a block heater:
http://canadaonline.about.com/od/aut...lockheater.htm
Still haven't found where exactly you can get the blcok heater for your vehicle, but...
So far found a simple article for those moving to cold areas that recommends using a block heater AND using synthetic oil. Here'* that link:
http://www.athropolis.com/arctic-fac...t-car-cold.htm
More when I get the time.
Edit: This article from Canada Online claims up to 10% better fule economy in winter using a block heater:
http://canadaonline.about.com/od/aut...lockheater.htm
Still haven't found where exactly you can get the blcok heater for your vehicle, but...
#13
Are you telling me your Canadian and dont know what a block heater is?
there should be one on your car, Look for a long cord with a plug on the end (looks like a house hole plug) if you dont see it right awy look under your Maxi fuse cover (thats where i found mine) it might be wraped up and stuffed in there.
As for what it is, Its basicly just a heater that keeps the fluid in the engine block warm for easyer starts
BTW: I switched to synthetic and have had NO problems
there should be one on your car, Look for a long cord with a plug on the end (looks like a house hole plug) if you dont see it right awy look under your Maxi fuse cover (thats where i found mine) it might be wraped up and stuffed in there.
As for what it is, Its basicly just a heater that keeps the fluid in the engine block warm for easyer starts
BTW: I switched to synthetic and have had NO problems
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Are you telling me your Canadian and dont know what a block heater is?
nope, i did not know about block heaters till this post!!.
but now i know that the plug that would stick out from my grill is my blockheater.
thought that plug might have been for the battery.
amazing i learned about it know cus there is a ice storm on its way here. its gonna work miracles for me.
im going to swicth to synthetic oil.
is it a MUST to also use a synthetic oil filter??
thanks for all your help guys.
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Originally Posted by 94BonnieSE
Are you telling me your Canadian and dont know what a block heater is?
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Originally Posted by daman
Originally Posted by 94BonnieSE
Are you telling me your Canadian and dont know what a block heater is?
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Originally Posted by daman
Originally Posted by 94BonnieSE
Are you telling me your Canadian and dont know what a block heater is?
more meidia surface for dirt.
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Originally Posted by ELMACHOGERACHO
Originally Posted by 94BonnieSE
dont know what a blockheater is!?
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