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Recommendations for a block heater?

submitted by AugustineOfHippo2 to AskUpgoat 4 monthsJan 6, 2025 11:55:54 ago (+7/-0)     (AskUpgoat)

I have used the magnetic ones years and years ago, and didn't have good luck. Are they better nowadays?
Iirc there are drain plug versions, and magnetic versions.
I would like to install and not have to remove, so I would be driving with it on. Not sure if the magnetic ones would be good for that?


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[ - ] mikenigger 1 point 4 monthsJan 6, 2025 13:10:44 ago (+1/-0)

back in my days you would start a small fire under the engine block

[ - ] Gorakk2 2 points 4 monthsJan 6, 2025 13:32:19 ago (+2/-0)

light a Sterno can and place it under the block..

[ - ] BoozyB 2 points 4 monthsJan 6, 2025 12:49:30 ago (+2/-0)

Frost plug heaters are good if the frost plugs are easily accessible.
As was mentioned, a tank type heater circulates the coolant and you probably don't need to completely drain the system to install it.
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/kat-s-circulating-tank-heater/0000000047511

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 [op] 2 points 4 monthsJan 6, 2025 13:05:00 ago (+2/-0)

Nice. +2 for the fleet farm link!

[ - ] BoozyB 1 point 4 monthsJan 6, 2025 13:07:25 ago (+1/-0)

I knew you would appreciate that.

[ - ] Drstrangestgov 3 points 4 monthsJan 6, 2025 12:13:54 ago (+3/-0)

The have one at tisco that circulates your coolant. You have to plumb it in but its the best.

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 [op] 2 points 4 monthsJan 6, 2025 12:58:32 ago (+2/-0)

I've seen them before. I'll take a look, thx.