Block Heater
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I used one of the lower radiator hose style heaters on my older truck...it didn't do anything but warm up the area around it. The engine and radiator didn't warm up.
So I would suggest only using the stlye the goes into one of the freeze plugs...might even need one per side.
So I would suggest only using the stlye the goes into one of the freeze plugs...might even need one per side.
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I'd take a good look behind the front bumper, you should have one. the 5.0 is e85 compatible and one should have been installed as standard equipment.
if, for some reason, you do not have one, i would go to the ford dealer to get a factory unit. you would be hard pressed to find one of better quality in the aftermarket.
back when i sold parts we sold "Kat's" brand heaters, and they were very good, but i from what i can tell the factory units are quite a bit better.
good luck.....
-50 ... brrrr.
i've gone to work in -29, and that was cold enough .... -50 -- yowza!!!!
I'd take a good look behind the front bumper, you should have one. the 5.0 is e85 compatible and one should have been installed as standard equipment.
if, for some reason, you do not have one, i would go to the ford dealer to get a factory unit. you would be hard pressed to find one of better quality in the aftermarket.
back when i sold parts we sold "Kat's" brand heaters, and they were very good, but i from what i can tell the factory units are quite a bit better.
good luck.....
-50 ... brrrr.
i've gone to work in -29, and that was cold enough .... -50 -- yowza!!!!
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It should be $180 - $230 for the part & install at dealership. The aftermarket heater plugs are ok but a bitch to put in. The OEM heater is better. If it stays that cold you should think about a "Husky heater pad" as well. I had them on the oil pan & tranny on my diesels. we get sustained cold here in Wyoming too.
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