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Jan 9, 2009 | 03:33 PM

#16

PwerStroke99

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I have had my auto start for 6+ years now and i have always started my truck when it was plugged in while using the auto start, it doesnt hurt it no matter how u start it.

Jan 9, 2009 | 03:39 PM

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robinsonpowerstroke

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Ok thanks a lot guys.

Jan 9, 2009 | 05:25 PM

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mxracer3276

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Yeah thanks everyone for the help.

Jan 9, 2009 | 06:48 PM

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swaybar

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i actually have a remote control exterior outlet also. i live in a second floor apt, "so"
when i wake up at 5am i hit the remote outlet, why waste electricity all nite>then
when i go to leave at 7:30am i hit the remote start>then
i go down stairs-unplug the block heater and drive away.........nice&warm!!!!!!

Jan 9, 2009 | 09:12 PM

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mxracer3276

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And those 2 1/2 hours warms the block up enough?

Jan 9, 2009 | 09:22 PM

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Izzy351

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Yep. I only run mine 60-90 mins, but that's when it's down around 20-30. I'd run it 90 mins to 2 hours if it was below 0. I ran mine 3 hours once -- the hood was almost hot.

Jan 9, 2009 | 10:51 PM

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truckeemtnfords

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From: Fallon,NV & Bainbridge OH

14 degrees and only plugged it in for about 45 minutes and worked the same as when it is plugged in all night or just a couple hours. No romps which I usually get when not plugged in. I always leave mine plugged in when I remote start if it was plugged in, other wise if I go out to unplug it why have a remote start, I'll just start while I'm out there.

Last edited by truckeemtnfords; Jan 9, 2009 at 10:51 PM. Reason: spelling error