Engine block heater
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Just for the record. I am Canadian I live in Canada and I do not have a polar bear in the neighborhood.
A while back my stepdaughter noticed an electrical plug coming out the from of a car. I convinced her that this was an electric car just to tease her. She was born and raised her in her teens and hadn't ever noticed one before.
My point is that, where I live it is probably warmer than 80 percent of the US. I have a tee time in an hour and will golf every month this year as I have for the past twenty years.
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EJM
ps: A block heater is a great idea for a cold climate. I wouldn't be caught dead without one in the rest of Canada
A while back my stepdaughter noticed an electrical plug coming out the from of a car. I convinced her that this was an electric car just to tease her. She was born and raised her in her teens and hadn't ever noticed one before.
My point is that, where I live it is probably warmer than 80 percent of the US. I have a tee time in an hour and will golf every month this year as I have for the past twenty years.
Regards
EJM
ps: A block heater is a great idea for a cold climate. I wouldn't be caught dead without one in the rest of Canada
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Originally Posted by EJM
Just for the record. I am Canadian I live in Canada and I do not have a polar bear in the neighborhood.
A while back my stepdaughter noticed an electrical plug coming out the from of a car. I convinced her that this was an electric car just to tease her. She was born and raised her in her teens and hadn't ever noticed one before.
My point is that, where I live it is probably warmer than 80 percent of the US. I have a tee time in an hour and will golf every month this year as I have for the past twenty years.
Regards
EJM
ps: A block heater is a great idea for a cold climate. I wouldn't be caught dead without one in the rest of Canada
A while back my stepdaughter noticed an electrical plug coming out the from of a car. I convinced her that this was an electric car just to tease her. She was born and raised her in her teens and hadn't ever noticed one before.
My point is that, where I live it is probably warmer than 80 percent of the US. I have a tee time in an hour and will golf every month this year as I have for the past twenty years.
Regards
EJM
ps: A block heater is a great idea for a cold climate. I wouldn't be caught dead without one in the rest of Canada
When it gets to -40, a block heater is probably a good idea. I am not looking forward to running my car through cold like that, cars don't like it
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Originally Posted by EJM
My point is that, where I live it is probably warmer than 80 percent of the US.
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The block heater is not installed by default in Canada for the 2004 RalliArt. It is an extra option. Yes, I do have one on my car. I have not used it yet. However, if you live in Canada... except Vancouver Island I would not be caught without one in January and February. The engine is a 4 cylinder and may have difficulty starting if it is to cold. Get one as you may find yourself boosting the car often.
Oh yeah... I think the block heater is a 30 dollar cdn part. However, labour is about 100+ dollars as it takes 3 hours to install.
Best of luck!
Oh yeah... I think the block heater is a 30 dollar cdn part. However, labour is about 100+ dollars as it takes 3 hours to install.
Best of luck!
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Originally Posted by LancerRalliArt
The block heater is not installed by default in Canada for the 2004 RalliArt. It is an extra option. Yes, I do have one on my car. I have not used it yet. However, if you live in Canada... except Vancouver Island I would not be caught without one in January and February. The engine is a 4 cylinder and may have difficulty starting if it is to cold. Get one as you may find yourself boosting the car often.
Oh yeah... I think the block heater is a 30 dollar cdn part. However, labour is about 100+ dollars as it takes 3 hours to install.
Best of luck!
Oh yeah... I think the block heater is a 30 dollar cdn part. However, labour is about 100+ dollars as it takes 3 hours to install.
Best of luck!
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3 hours... because you have to remove the block so that you can put the heater on it. I would let the dealer do it or you void all chances of having any warranty. If you have never removed a block before I would leave it to the guys that know how to do it.
It is actually quite the job!
Correct, it is an extra; however, the dealership has to order the car with the part or it will not come with one. Many of them do not order it.
It is actually quite the job!
Correct, it is an extra; however, the dealership has to order the car with the part or it will not come with one. Many of them do not order it.
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Originally Posted by LancerRalliArt
3 hours... because you have to remove the block so that you can put the heater on it. I would let the dealer do it or you void all chances of having any warranty. If you have never removed a block before I would leave it to the guys that know how to do it.
While I seriously doubt it's that involved of a process, yes, I have pulled many motors in my time. Anything from a Chevy 454 to a Mitsu 1.8 liter.
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I am not a mechanic by any means but I believe the block heater is installed by unscrewing a plug from the block and then screwing the block heater into that. I am trying to remember from my last prairie winter and that was a long time ago.
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Originally Posted by EJM
I am not a mechanic by any means but I believe the block heater is installed by unscrewing a plug from the block and then screwing the block heater into that.