Help - Eng. Block Heater

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Feb 28, 2005 | 02:53 PM

matelott

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Help - Eng. Block Heater

Those who know about Eng. Block Heater:

Had engine block heater installed a few days ago.
Wanted to give it a test +30F today I plugged in for an hour+ and started car.

But temp needle was at bottom, idled for about 30 secs - no change.

Turned heat on - no difference I could tell than w/o the heater.

Isn't the needle supposed to NOT be at the bottom ?
Basically I could tell no difference. This sounds right ?

Acura TL 04

Feb 28, 2005 | 03:21 PM

RedlinedVTEC

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Re: Help - Eng. Block Heater (matelott)

It's only to keep you warm enough in Extreme cold situations so you're anti-freeze doesn't freeze lol. Not to have your car warmed up as soon as you turn it on lol.

Mar 1, 2005 | 08:43 PM

matelott

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Re: Help - Eng. Block Heater (RedlinedVTEC)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RedlinedVTEC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's only to keep you warm enough in Extreme cold situations so you're anti-freeze doesn't freeze lol. Not to have your car warmed up as soon as you turn it on lol.</TD></TR></TABLE>

well it provides some level of protection to engines & electrical systems , no ?