I'm considering buying a OE block heater for my 04 qc hemi.
Dealer wants 103.00 $ for heater/cord assembly . Due to the
Design ( dry port) and location (far back left of engine ) I have
Doubts it's worth it and or any real benifit . If any one has one of these
OE heaters can you give me your thoughts on its performance .
My main goal is better fuel Eco when it's cold , and of course
Less traumatic starts for the hemi . Thanks

 

My truck does not have a block heater either. I thought about it, but I already owned two of these magnet heaters:
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Not identical to this. My old car use to start hard, so I used the block heater and one of these on the oil, and one on the transmission pans. For the truck I think I put both on the oil pan since it's the huge 4X4 pan. It made a difference in the ease of start up, but I'd still rather have a block heater. I didn't know it was a dry port though. I might be more inclined to install a block heater knowing that I won't have to mess with coolant.

 

Just my 2cents. Unless you live in Alaska or Canada, I see no real gains from a block heater. I and my truck lived in Northern Maine for 8yrs no block heater. I did have a winter grill insert to help with warm ups.

 

Yes I'm considering getting a pad type for pan and a oe block
Heater . Not sure if 1 if oe heater any good ,2 if any additional
Heaters needed . Looking for anybody's opinions on there OE heaters.

 

I can say that with my car, a block heater made a good difference. The oil heater helped out too.

I'd be interested with the truck specifically too. Easier starts and faster warmups sound great.

Hopefully someone else can drop a link, but I've seen new oil and trans pans that actually have the heating pad built in, and heat dissipating ridges for the summer. I don't drive my truck every day, so not an investment I could justify.

 

Yes if I can jump in and have ice , snow , melting, defogger defogging
In stead of idling to warm up for 15 min that would save me a ton of gas .
Ruuunnnn ooonnn sentence sorry

 

I don't know anything about buying or installing these things since they always come standard on vehicles up here but I can tell you my stock block heater has worked well to keep the engine a bit warmer. I've only used a it few times since it never gets that cold in my area but on the few occasions, it definately allowed for an easier start in cold temps (-25f or colder) and yes the heat comes in a lot quicker. If the goal is to clear your windows, may I suggest a 5$ scraper Just a jab from a poor canadian who shoveled another 6" or snow this morning! Almost igloo building time now (and that one's for you southern guys!)

 

My main goal is less engine running time in a open loop fuel strategy !
Any thing more will be a bonus .

 

Nobody has any experience with oe heater wow ohwell