Engine Block Heater - How Cold???

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Jan 11, 2007 | 08:12 PM

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TrekChick

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From: Bak'O Calif.

Thanks for posting the pic, Lonewolftx! I didn't even think about needing a grounded extension cord. (Hubby took all the extension cords when he moved out last Sept... Grrrr) So, I picked one up at Home Depot on the way home. Found the plug by the right front tow hook in about 5 seconds - it was right where you said it'd be!! You guys are awesome!

~~~~~TrekChick

P.S. to Big: My road bike may be carbon, but both my MTB's are aluminum

. I haven't posted any pics yet of my new Turner Flux - it's annodized burnt orange aluminum - really pretty!

Jan 11, 2007 | 08:42 PM

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bczolone

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From: Mexifornia

Guess I'm wimpy I've plugged my '04 in when I know I'll be using the truck and its going to be in the 30's. I too am in CA central valley and the news said 20's with wind chill in the teens. I'm lazy and plug it in the night before which is what I used to do with my Grand Cherokee ( it had a block heater too)...I sure do notice that it starts a lot easier in the morning, however I checked mine with a surface temp guage under the pass side fender to the upper block and the 3 times I did it was 136-135-137 degrees F...???