remote start and block heater
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remote start and block heater
I have a remote start on my 07 f350. I leave the block heater plugged in until i leave. Is it ok to have the truck plugged in and running? I was told its not good for it.
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I do the same thing. Whats not good, not good for the engine, not good for the heater, Look like we need some TECH input here. lets us know John
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I do this more then once a day on my 04. When I leave in the early AM, then again when I leave work in the afternoon. I have done it on many vehicles for years. 3 months of the year 5-7 days a week. Never had an issue.
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I can't see how it would be a problem. It's just an electric heating elememt sitting in coolant. When I start mine with the heater on for 3 hours the coolant temp is about 100 deg. I takes a long time at idle for the temp to come up. Even at 195 deg. I don't think it would overheat the element. I leave mine plugged in using the remote starter all the time.
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Originally Posted by WishIhada7.3
what kind of remote start systems are you guys using?? and how much?
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I would like some feedback on two way remote starters with alarm also. Specifically which if any will still allow me to use my keypad on the driver door (on the 07's they are hardwired to the truck).