Which freeze plug to remove for engine block heater?

[sube]

No, I don't need one, was just curious about its power draw. So, if it's plugged in overnight for 10 hours, it'll draw about 4kWh which is (at $0.20 per kWh) about $0.80 per day. Not too shabby.

I look at this way, how much is easier starting, less wear and rear on the motor worth to you, IE quicker warm up in sub zero temperatures is much easier on the engine.
Cost of 2 large Starbucks would almost run the damn thing for the winter LOL
Pat.

 

[slavrenz]

Better gas mileage by not having to have your car sit and warm up?

(first)

 

[slavrenz]

I look at this way, how much is easier starting, less wear and rear on the motor worth to you, IE quicker warm up in sub zero temperatures is much easier on the engine.
Cost of 2 large Starbucks would almost run the damn thing for the winter LOL
Pat.

Does your radiator hose heater give you better heat? I wouldn't think so because the thermostat stays closed until the engine warms up, but please enlighten me.

 

[slavrenz]

He bought it from me. My car came with one from the dealer.

Glad you got it sorted out Steve.

Yeah, goddamn it, I was embarrassed that I even had to take such a thing in to get installed. It's just that when I have to work on my car in the winter, my usual patience and logic goes out the window for the sake of getting things done quicker and getting warm again faster.

That's why I don't work on my car in the winter.

 

[JingChuan]

Better gas mileage by not having to have your car sit and warm up?

Seriously? How about because none of the oil/fluids in the car are at peak viscosity for a while, and the engine has to work more to move everything around in "thicker" fluids, for example. The efficiency pros have been using block heaters for a long time for this reason. They also use WAIs (seriously) to improve combustion and help the car run leaner.

But yes, if you have to let the car run for a while without moving, then you would also be burning gas that you could better use to actually move the car.

 

[slavrenz]

Seriously? How about because none of the oil/fluids in the car are at peak viscosity for a while, and the engine has to work more to move everything around in "thicker" fluids, for example. The efficiency pros have been using block heaters for a long time for this reason. They also use WAIs (seriously) to improve combustion and help the car run leaner.

But yes, if you have to let the car run for a while without moving, then you would also be burning gas that you could better use to actually move the car.

Dude, he was joking (I think) (nana)

 

[Tzar177]

a bit of sarcasm. sorry for the confusion (doh)

 

[JingChuan]

Well, I was required to reply as part of my community service sentence for abusing so many drivers who valued efficiency over excessive power and speed.