Block heater…

[WakeBoard&4X4er]

My 94 Sub has a block heater and I was wondering know how often I needed to use it and how long? It has not got that cold here but can get cold. I have used it the past few nights got below 30F but do I need to run it all night? Was think thinking about getting a timer for the outlet and have it come one about 3 or 4hrs before I get up and go to work. Any input?

Thanks!

brett

 

[Stomper]

All night is a waist, the timer is a great idea....I think 2 to 3 hours is plenty of time to get things warmed up.

 

[WakeBoard&4X4er]

thanks!

 

[dyeager535]

The owners manual might tell you how it is best to use.

30* I wouldn't worry about. It doesn't get Alaska cold around here, but even down to 9* there seem to be no problems with our trucks.

 

[WakeBoard&4X4er]

it is there, that is why i use it. 454 outside not the best thing to start. but thanks for the input

 

[vervepipes]

i dont use mine unless it gets below -10 Cel, useless if any warmer. i leave it all night now because it's approaching-30

 

[kick]

i dont use mine unless it gets below -10 Cel, useless if any warmer. i leave it all night now because it's approaching-30

When I lived in NY and MA. I used a timer for 3 hrs. No use for it anymore in FL though.

 

[vervepipes]

When I lived in NY and MA. I used a timer for 3 hrs. No use for it anymore in FL though.

NY is still a LONG way south from here though. some people here evan go as far as leaving thier cars running while they go shopping or doing the groceries