ecoboosted

I know it's the middle of summer and 80* but I was just informed that I will be relocated to Minot, ND in Feb. I'm guessing I will need a block heater for my 2011 Eco but the dealer wants $475 to install the OEM unit. I know this can't be hard to do but can someone take a picture or tell me what plug I must remove to install the heating element. I found the oem block heater for $150 on ebay. I figure I should only have to drain the antifreeze in a new bucket, remove plug, install heating element, refill antifreeze, and route plug wire. Sure beats stealership quote...

MAZZ MAN

Its one screw on the front of the timing cover and fishing a harness under the hood , labor should not be more than 1.0 hrs.

murf

I live in Wisconsin and I have the heater. Never plugged it in. I'm not entirely sure it's needed above -30. And if you will keep it in a garage.......

MAZZ MAN

Mine is getting one as soon as it get cold outside, it lets the coolant get hotter faster and i love heat asap when its cold outside. Im in lower michigan.

ecoboosted

Is this screw (on the timing cover) the one that is removed to install the heating element? If so, do you have a picture of it? I can probably install this element without losing too much antifreeze but I need to know what plug to pull to install the heating element....

jcain

Why are we trying to heater-block a gasser in common north america?

ecoboosted

I'm moving to ND in Feb. I would rather install it now when it's 80* in NJ then when its -10 in Minot,ND...

Snowflake

If you have ever jumped in a car at -40 and turned the key which is stiff, and then listened to the engine if it starts you will get a block heater lol.

kbass24emtp

To save you some cash. Put the plug on a timer. It should only take about four hours to get it up to temp any longer and your just wasting power. I had one in my old F250 V10 and my Duramax. They are nice when it is really cold, but they sure do like to eat electricity.

scap99

-40???
I think it hit freezing once last winter here in Houston.