how long should it be plugged in?
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how long should it be plugged in?
ok i know the thread is here somewhere about how long a truck should be plugged in for, but i cant find it. i have used the search, all i seem to come up with though is people looking for where the plugin is.. 
anyways if someone knows where its at i would appreciate it!
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Josh
anyways if someone knows where its at i would appreciate it!Thanks
Josh
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From: Here in No. Calif
plug in for as long as you like. Generally run an outdoor timer and set it for 3 hours before start-up.Turn on defrost dial and heat setting that way it`ll keep windshield clear.The cord it self is usualy behind the drivers side fog liight area,capped off
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3 hours is a good amount and a nice heavy duty timer can do that for you. If you dont mind the higher electric bill, plug in whenever you can, it wont hurt. I do that at work all the time 
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i changed the cord out already, it was bad. luckily the oreillys had a heater,with the new cord so i just changed the cord.. ran it out through a hole in the grille. so its easy to get to. just need to find a cover for the end of the plugin now. also gonna have to get a timer for it. dont need that much higher of light bill.
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Even an hour to an hour and a half will make a difference. I plugged mine in the last two mornings for about that long, and it's MUCH quieter than if I don't. But then again, it's "only" been in the 20s in the mornings, and I park it in my garage.
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3 to 4 hrs. is enough.Get a 15amp x-mas light timmer,they work good have used my timmer for two years now.
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When I go hunting, I get up, get my coffee, go out and plug the truck in, then watch news scratch rear and get ready. It has been as short as 1/2 hour and still made a diff in the 20s. I guess my point is, if money is tight, get up a bit early on cold days and plug it up. Experiment with it and you will find what makes you happy. Low 20s and teens need about an hour for me. I have only left my truck plugged in overnite for a couple of times. That cold, I leave it parked unless I have to go.
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I do not know the amp draaw but I use the 15amp xmas light timer also with no problems for the last two winters. Set for 3 hours.
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I did a search of the whole internet and FTE two years ago and the most constructive stuff I found was plug it in one hour for every ten degrees below freezing
I have found this to be VERY accurate. Then again, I run mine on a timer when I have a use schedule (read - going to work everyday at 7:00) and the timer comes on at 4:30. This is plenty fine all of the days, on the really cold ones you just don't get heat instantly.
I have found this to be VERY accurate. Then again, I run mine on a timer when I have a use schedule (read - going to work everyday at 7:00) and the timer comes on at 4:30. This is plenty fine all of the days, on the really cold ones you just don't get heat instantly.
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Up here lately it has been just shy of minus 40 degrees celcius, with the windchill around 50. Ive been finding that my truck needs to be plugged in 4-5 hours when it gets this cold out.
She turns over very slowly when I leave it in for 3 then try it, but I am running dino oil in the engine right now too. Synthetic would make a huge difference.
She turns over very slowly when I leave it in for 3 then try it, but I am running dino oil in the engine right now too. Synthetic would make a huge difference.