Engine block heater

Fred S · 12-02-2007, 11:04 AM

Is there one out there for 2007 HCH?

***divinebarrel*** · 12-02-2007, 03:52 PM

put a heating pad ontop of the motor

j/k....please dont do that

rbsjnh · 12-02-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred S

Is there one out there for 2007 HCH?

I dont really think there is a need...if you have info let me know...but imo those are made for diesels...I managed an auto parts store for years and the shops would tell me they are for diesels and a waste on gas...there is a company that sells them based on hose size..so if you really want one search that way...

mrbill · 12-02-2007, 04:13 PM

Yes, there is. (And it's the same one for the Si.) Converting to a plug-in hybrid? (Kidding.)

-mr. bill

rbsjnh · 12-02-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbill

Yes, there is. (And it's the same one for the Si.) Converting to a plug-in hybrid? (Kidding.)

-mr. bill

would you recommend one?

I Vtec, do you? · 12-02-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rbsjnh

I dont really think there is a need...if you have info let me know...but imo those are made for diesels...I managed an auto parts store for years and the shops would tell me they are for diesels and a waste on gas...there is a company that sells them based on hose size..so if you really want one search that way...

Why are they a waste on gas? You plug it in, it doesn't run while your motor runs.

I think there is a need - my car turns over several times during the winter and that's in a somewhat warm garage.. outside in the cold at 10 below zero and I think the car would have trouble starting.

rbsjnh · 12-02-2007, 06:16 PM

no not a waste of your gas, but a waste on gas engines...

***giantquesadilla*** · 12-02-2007, 07:06 PM

It is worth it if it's cold enough outside. It costs about 60 bucks and the power to warm your car up is less than you would be wasting driving your car cold. You will regain your money if it's cold enough outside.

I Vtec, do you? · 12-02-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rbsjnh

no not a waste of your gas, but a waste on gas engines...

Oh gotcha. I don't think it's a waste, though

mrbill · 12-02-2007, 09:08 PM

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would you recommend one?

I'm just guessing that a hybrid owner is interested in saving gas.

And if you have predictable hours, a block heater on a timed electrical circuit uses *very* little electricity and saves a good amount of gas. It will pay for itself during the time you own the car.

-mr. bill

GoHuskies · 12-03-2007, 02:46 PM

Engine block heater is a great toy

Keeps the engine warm enough you avoid losses to a cold start. Autostop function depends on the engine temp. i think 70 degrees is the required engine temp for that to function. A heater means you can engage AS much sooner rather than spending the first few miles at idle.

Fred S · 12-03-2007, 09:53 PM

Now that the cooler weather is rolling around, saw a solid 3 mpg hit from the lower temperatures.

Cr8tive_leo · 12-04-2007, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rbsjnh

no not a waste of your gas, but a waste on gas engines...

Obviously you have never used one.

Having one here is awesome, -10 to - 30 or even -40 winters. Engine turns over first turn of key.

Every single one of my vehicles has/had one. Block heaters should be standard on automobiles in Canada.

The keep the fluids in your engine warm do turn over is much easier. Warms the engine Block, hence the name.. Block Heater.

Best investment you could do.

duk · 12-04-2007, 12:30 PM

hmmm...
I too noticed a substantial drop in mileage on my hybrid as soon as it got really cold.
But i thought my car had a block heater. What have i been plugging in every night?! If it's not my block heater, what could it be?

GoHuskies · 12-04-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by duk

hmmm...
I too noticed a substantial drop in mileage on my hybrid as soon as it got really cold.
But i thought my car had a block heater. What have i been plugging in every night?! If it's not my block heater, what could it be?

If its a canadian model a block heater should come standard.

duk · 12-04-2007, 07:37 PM

can you reference that?
rep if you do!

Cr8tive_leo · 12-04-2007, 10:04 PM

Doesn't come standard.

***iluvmycsx*** · 12-04-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cr8tive_leo

Doesn't come standard.

only in certian provinces and there is a charge for it too

GoHuskies · 12-04-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by iluvmycsx

only in certian provinces and there is a charge for it too

waaa? oh well odd always assumed since every canadian seems to have on in Manitoba. I guess it sucks to not have one lol.

Are they not required in certain zones?

duk · 12-04-2007, 11:37 PM

what is my plug for then?

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