jdwheels

My 2013 5.0 warms way faster than my old 2004 5.4. Within 4-5 minutes I have warm air. No complaints here.

hoopty

my 2013 5.0 takes forever compared to all vehicles I have ever owned. I would ask the dealer, but I don't want to distract them from fixing my trucks current issue.

murf

A question for you guys. Who is actually using a block heater? How much does it affect warm up time?

I have a block heater and have never plugged it in. Sits in the garage and warms up fine. Well I open the garage door from my living room and remote start it, but that's besides the point.

XtraLargeTall

I plug mine in when home, can't remember how warm it keeps the coolant as it's been awhile since I've plugged it in. I can let you know next Thursday night though when I get home again haha.

Heretic

I have one and used it fair number of times when I used to live in Alberta when the temperature was below -20 C over night...haven't used it since I moved back to BC. Where I am it gets to maybe -20 C only a few times of the year...

murf

Was it a noticeable difference in warm up time? I only ask because if it's worth it I'm going to get a timer and plug my truck in every night.

SteveLord

Compared to my 02 4cyl Toyota Highlander, it's takes much longer. I guess I figured the larger engine needs more time. Glad I have remote start. I probably use it 90% of the time versus starting it manually.

Heretic

Yes - warm up time was quicker (as I remember) plus the truck didn't make an awful sound starting - kind of a whining / angry sound as if she was saying - "How dare you try to wake me up when it's so cold?!?!"

Bull84

I have a block heater, -60 antifreeze, trickle charger, oil pan heater, and tranny pan heater. It honestly makes a huge difference in the colder temps. I normally don't plug mine in unless it's -10 F or lower. The ice starts melting in about 5-8 minutes. If you use a timer it only needs to be on 3-4 hrs before starting, the rule here is 1 hour for every -10 degrees. Just be advised you will see a difference on your electric bill.

dkushner

My 2013 FX4 5.0 seems to take a little longer than my '02 Toyota Tundra 4.7 did, but the Tundra had the 'all weather guard package' with a heavy duty heater, battery, and starter.

I have the factory remote start on the FX4, so the warm air is blowing and the heated seats are going when I get in the vehicle. I usually let it warm up for 5 minutes before going to the garage and hopping in.

I always like to let my vehicles warm up for a few minutes before driving in the winter so everything has time to heat up a little bit before putting the components under stress.