Engine running with block heater plugged in
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Engine running with block heater plugged in
Will I do any damage if I run the engine to help with the warm up with the block heater still plugged in? Does tje block heater heat the oil or the coolant / antifreeze? THANKS!
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You can leave it plugged it, but I'd personally unplug it once the temp gauge starts to move. If the coolant is warm enough, you're just wasting electricity. I also, as a test, plugged in the block heater with the engine fully warmed; the circuit breaker on the line popped IMMEDIATELY. I reset, and tested again; same result.
If I have my truck plugged in, then once she's running, I hop out and unplug the block heater cord, every time. Good habit I think that keeps me from tearing up a good cord and maybe damaging the truck/garage/house a little. Last thing you want is to bugger up that simple system in the dead of winter...
If I have my truck plugged in, then once she's running, I hop out and unplug the block heater cord, every time. Good habit I think that keeps me from tearing up a good cord and maybe damaging the truck/garage/house a little. Last thing you want is to bugger up that simple system in the dead of winter...
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