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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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Smile Block Heater Question?

I have a 05 6.0 F350 with 30,000 miles on her. Am I causing any damage by plugging in the block heater when I get home from work and leave it on untill I leave for work the next morning? The temps where I live change dramatically from day to day. On average though its been in the high 20's to the mid to low 30's at night. I have noticed she starts easier and sounds much better if she is plugged in overnight. Plus, I have heat almost imediately after starting her up. I only drive a couple of miles to work so if not plugged in she never warms up.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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You're only damaging your electric bill. It won't hurt the truck at all.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Awsome thanks. I live on base housing so I don't pay the electric bill for now. I guess I am lucky.
 
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