Ok, after reading that, how much does that timer cost?? I've appearantly already dropped about $100 into keeping my engine warm ALL night long for the last month.

 

Holy crap! Expensive! I bet my inlaws are paying a fortune in Minnesota! Does anyone have a link to a good timer?

 

All you need is a heavy duty timer ( one with a ground ) They don't cost too much. Maybe 10 bucks.

 

I bought an indoor Intermatic digital timer at Home Depot for about $30. It's plugged into an outlet in my garage, and a 50' extension cord goes between the timer and the block heater. Whatever you buy, make sure it can handle at least 800 watts.