Brock94
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- 1994 XLT
I may have to deal with some extreme cold this Winter and I'm thinking about adding an electric heater to the engine. I've seen a few different types:
1) Block heater-- seems to put the heat into the engine block right where you'd want it.
2) in-line hose heater-- not sure exactly what it's called, but it's the kind that you cut the lower radiator hose and splice the thing in.
3) Dipstick oil heater-- I've heard they can burn the oil, so I think I'll avoid them.
4) Oil heater pad-- pad attaches to oil pan and keeps the oil warm, but has enough surface area that it won't burn the oil.
Do you guys have any thoughts/experience with these? What do you think is best (assuming ease of installation is not an issue)?
1) Block heater-- seems to put the heat into the engine block right where you'd want it.
2) in-line hose heater-- not sure exactly what it's called, but it's the kind that you cut the lower radiator hose and splice the thing in.
3) Dipstick oil heater-- I've heard they can burn the oil, so I think I'll avoid them.
4) Oil heater pad-- pad attaches to oil pan and keeps the oil warm, but has enough surface area that it won't burn the oil.
Do you guys have any thoughts/experience with these? What do you think is best (assuming ease of installation is not an issue)?