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11-30-2004, 09:17 AM
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Block Heater Working ????
Just got cold enough to use my block heater. Does the block heater heat the oil or water, or both? My temp gauge is pegged solid cold after 2 hours of being plugged in. Is this normal, or is my block heater not working? Thanx in advance.
 PS, the temps have been mid to low 30's.
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1984 300D Turbo Sedan (Hilda) 272,115 miles.....  Anthracite Gray/Palamino Leather, I am 3rd owner 2001 Dodge Stratus (Silver) (wifes) 55814 miles...  1982 280TE Wagon Astral Silver Metallic/ Anthracite Velour 260,512 miles (Eva) 1969 230 Sedan Olive Green/Black MBTex 4 Speed Manual 84,213 miles ???? Haus Frau 2004 Boreem Ninja Pocket Bike Highly Modified 49cc (Ling Ling) Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Last edited by tomm9298; 11-30-2004 at 09:20 AM. Reason: More info 
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11-30-2004, 09:46 AM
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For what its worth, I keep my block heater on a timer so that it's on for ~3hrs before I start the car.
The coolant temp gauge just barely registers that the car is warm (at about 40 degrees celcius). You can also reach under the car and feel the oil pan, if its not freezing cold (37 degrees centigrade is body temperature) then the heater is working. While I haven't yet had any problems starting the car in cold weather without the block heater, it definitely makes a noticable difference on those frosty mornings. 1985 300TD-T
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