Block heater ????
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Block heater ????
This feels like a dumb question but I really don't know the answer.
My 11XLT didn't come with a block heater, I was told that some of the trucks do have the heating element already in place and that the wiring harness could possibly be all I need. i do know that it's on the passenger side of the motor. And will need to take the wheel off to be sure. My question is, what exactly am I looking for to be sure the heating element is already in place or is not in place?
My 11XLT didn't come with a block heater, I was told that some of the trucks do have the heating element already in place and that the wiring harness could possibly be all I need. i do know that it's on the passenger side of the motor. And will need to take the wheel off to be sure. My question is, what exactly am I looking for to be sure the heating element is already in place or is not in place?
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The heating element is not included on the 6.7 like it was previously in the 6.0 and 6.4. If you want a block heater you have to buy the element and cord. Total cost the last time I checked was around $150.
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Where is the cord
So after I read this I wondered if my 2011 Lariat has a block heater. I looked and could not find a cord like in my old 6L. I live in central Ontario, if I don't have one, do I need one? I bought the truck used, the other owner lived in the same area.
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Go on ebay and type in 2011 2012 2013 f250 block heater. It comes with everything that you need. That being said, you need to drain all the coolant from your MAIN storage, undue the plug on the side of the block, screw in the heating element, torque down to proper settings, pour coolant back in, plug cord in and your good to go.
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As long as you don't ever get below zero than I would say you don't need one. I don't know if that exists anywhere in Canada though.
In Anchorage they encourage plugging in at +20F or around -7C. Although the 6.7 is known to start without plugging in at -40F the extra wear/tear isn't great on the motor.
And as stated not all 6.7s come with them, because Ford thinks if you live in a warm climate you will never drive to a cold one...
In Anchorage they encourage plugging in at +20F or around -7C. Although the 6.7 is known to start without plugging in at -40F the extra wear/tear isn't great on the motor.
And as stated not all 6.7s come with them, because Ford thinks if you live in a warm climate you will never drive to a cold one...
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150 is what the dealer had it at. I did see some on eBay for 100 bucks or so.
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Go on ebay and type in 2011 2012 2013 f250 block heater. It comes with everything that you need. That being said, you need to drain all the coolant from your MAIN storage, undue the plug on the side of the block, screw in the heating element, torque down to proper settings, pour coolant back in, plug cord in and your good to go.
I did talk to a guy a year or so ago, he did it without draining the coolent, just had everything ready and did a quick change and only lost a few ounces of coolent and topped it back off.
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Tom - Good luck and let us know how it goes.
FWIW - If you get really cold you may need/want a battery blanket and an oil pan heater. I just don't know how cold you actually get and whether you have a heated garage or not.
FWIW - If you get really cold you may need/want a battery blanket and an oil pan heater. I just don't know how cold you actually get and whether you have a heated garage or not.
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Well lived here my entire life (except or my military time) last year because of that polar vortex we saw some -6&-8 nights but that doesn't happen often, usually 10-25. I don't know still thinking about it even with -8 last year truck fired right up no problem at all. Just thinking of making it easier on the truck.
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Think every 6.7 sent to canada has one, warmer down were you are, but I would get one if you don't have one already
