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Old 01-08-2010, 06:39 PM
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it got down to -17 thursday morning so I left my engine running all night long since i don't have a blockheater. no reason it won't work, just give er a good italian tuneup the next day to burn out the carbon!
If you set a 300W or 500W halogen spot light under the engine close to the oil pan that will keep it plenty warm to start too.

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Old 01-08-2010, 06:40 PM
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I'd invest in a block heater. Its a waste of fuel and engine-life to run it so long for no reason. I haven't used my block heater yet this year....and it has been 5-10F several times. This morning it was about 16F....fired right up no problem. Just crossed 287k today!
I already have the block heater. Like I said, I was merely curious. She starts right up in the single digits without the block heater. I sucks to drive it cold at those temps, though. I swear, it must put out like 30hp for the first few minutes. I've started plugging it in just to shorten that period.

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