Block Heater?
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Block Heater?
Hi there,
I was looking under the hood of my Dakota this morning and found a cable with a two-pin conector,very similar to a standard US domestic plug. Its located on the left (as you stand in front), quite low down and looks to terminate on the engine block.
Am I right in thinking this is an electric heater to enable it to be plugged in for a worm start in the morning? I know that my truck is actualy a Canadian model and another Canadian Dakota I looked at before buying this one also had it.
If it is a block heather, what sort of power does it take? I realise you use 110v and its 240v over here but know I can get an adaptor if I know the amps it draws. I also realise that the winters here in London are nothing like as severe as you get in Canada and some parts of the US but the thought of having a fully warmed car, first thing in the morning is a nice thought, not to mention the fuel savings!
Thanks for any help you can give,
Paul
I was looking under the hood of my Dakota this morning and found a cable with a two-pin conector,very similar to a standard US domestic plug. Its located on the left (as you stand in front), quite low down and looks to terminate on the engine block.
Am I right in thinking this is an electric heater to enable it to be plugged in for a worm start in the morning? I know that my truck is actualy a Canadian model and another Canadian Dakota I looked at before buying this one also had it.
If it is a block heather, what sort of power does it take? I realise you use 110v and its 240v over here but know I can get an adaptor if I know the amps it draws. I also realise that the winters here in London are nothing like as severe as you get in Canada and some parts of the US but the thought of having a fully warmed car, first thing in the morning is a nice thought, not to mention the fuel savings!
Thanks for any help you can give,
Paul
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RE: Block Heater?
Hello from Canada,
Yes it is a block heater and I believe they use about 1500watts of power at 120v. All they do is warm the oil a bit for easier cold start and less engine wear of course. The motor still has to warm up the coolant before your heater will push out any heat. I run 10w30 in winter and don't bother plugging in the block heater unless it's below -15c. My truck always fires right up.(2001 QC 4.7)
Yes it is a block heater and I believe they use about 1500watts of power at 120v. All they do is warm the oil a bit for easier cold start and less engine wear of course. The motor still has to warm up the coolant before your heater will push out any heat. I run 10w30 in winter and don't bother plugging in the block heater unless it's below -15c. My truck always fires right up.(2001 QC 4.7)
