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Old 03-05-2006, 04:48 AM
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Re: Coolant leak - mechanic changed out block-heater. Sound right to you?

block heaters leaking are very common, as others have stated. And also as stated, they are completely pointless in non-freezing weather, and even in freezing weather, it need to be pretty dang cold to be necessary.

One thing that helps greatly is having the right oil for the conditions.

I won't make suggestions on what temps you should start considering it, since I live in a pretty mild temp area, I don't have personal experience with it....but its pretty dang cold, thats for sure.
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