block heater??
#2
Over night.
If you're worried, get an indoor/outdoor timer like this or the 24 hour ones that people use for christmas lights (couldn't find it based on my search). You set them to start at 6am and shut off at 8am or whatever your schedule is. http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-Indoor...5143/202530073
I had one and ran a space heater and block heater. Nothing like getting into a pre-warmed easy to start truck in the dead of winter.
If you're worried, get an indoor/outdoor timer like this or the 24 hour ones that people use for christmas lights (couldn't find it based on my search). You set them to start at 6am and shut off at 8am or whatever your schedule is. http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-Indoor...5143/202530073
I had one and ran a space heater and block heater. Nothing like getting into a pre-warmed easy to start truck in the dead of winter.
Last edited by Tackle; 09-16-2014 at 11:47 AM.
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Ricktwuhk (09-17-2014)
#4
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You can leave it plugged in for as long as you want, they're self regulating. Just remember to unplug it, or you'll be that guy driving down the road with an extension cord dangling behind him.
#5
Bump. What have people seen installed on these trucks.
The stick on trans pan or engine block?
The stick on trans pan or engine block?
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#8
So whats the problem? Idk about you but around here that would be a 120 degree increase from our coldest nights.
OH ****. I just realized you're in texas. Wtf do you need a block heater for? Lol. 60 degrees does not require a block heater.
OH ****. I just realized you're in texas. Wtf do you need a block heater for? Lol. 60 degrees does not require a block heater.
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Ricktwuhk (09-17-2014)
#9
Do all the f150s from 97-03 come with the block heater? I could really use it. If it does where is the best place to look for it at. I seen couple people said it was by the front license but I didn't see one there.
#10
Senior Member
If you plug it in all day you're wasting a lot of electricity, and my recollection from my old CJ-7 is that they use a lot. I use to set the heavy duty timer for 2 hours before I would drive it and that worked great.
And, as mentioned, 98 is just fine. But if it's not 20 degrees out why on earth do you need it?
And, as mentioned, 98 is just fine. But if it's not 20 degrees out why on earth do you need it?