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Originally Posted by gumby_ct
Anyone use either an oil dipstick or block heater? Or have any recommendations? I am calling the kind that goes into the radiator hose a block heater.
Getting that time here in CT - overnight temps down in the teens. Thinking about going to 5-20 at next oil change. Also, I am in the habit of using a piece of cardboard to restrict airflow to the radiator when temps get below freezing. Any thoughts on that?
Thanks,
Gumby_CT
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I have used both, and installed some for other people. Personally, i prefer the radiator hose mounted heater, and most customers do. I have friends that live in the cold country, that use both. The hose mounted heater will heat the whole block, and if its a big enough unit, the heater will actually blow warm air on a cold start. Mine is a 600w unit, and it will keep the water between 80 and 100 degrees, but that depends on just how cold it is, we seldom get in the teens here. It will pay for itself in fuel savings, especially on older carbureted vehicles. Nothing wrong with the cardboard, ive lived in the cold country, and used it myself. Every little bit helps, just dont forget to take it out on the warm days, like i have on occasion. lol Hope the diagrams on the cruise helped. Looks like it would be a simple matter of rerouting the feed wire, to key on hot. Good luck
Later
Ed
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