A Block Heater is great, as it will heat the Coolant for an easier start.

A Battery Blanket is great as it will keep it warm so it will have the most cranking AMPs it can give.
In most of these type of Threads, there is no mention of heating the Oil in the pan. Warm Oil will flow quicker to get to the critical parts of the engine. Synthetic Oil is the best in cold weather, but even if it is warmed it will flow quicker.

The most wear an engine gets is when it is first started as ZACHARAIS mentioned.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works