We had a stretch of weather last January and February where the temperature did not rise above 32F for 60 consecutive days. I generally plug my vehicle in whenever the temperature is below 32F b/c I like instant heat and I like knowing the engine will reach operating temperature quickly. I know most manufacturers will recommend plugging in your car whenever the temperature is below OF. However, I know how hard cold starts are on the oil, battery, alternator, engine, etc. so I figure there is nothing wrong with plugging my vehicle in whenever possible. It's nice to know the engine will warm up quickly and burn off any contaminants in the oil that otherwise would stay in the oil during short trip driving in extremely cold weather.
Using your engine block heater and minimizing the number of cold starts can only help extend the life of your oil and other engine components, right?
P.S. - My electricity is paid for so the cost is not an issue.
[ August 04, 2003, 02:32 PM: Message edited by: MinnesotaNole ]
Using your engine block heater and minimizing the number of cold starts can only help extend the life of your oil and other engine components, right?
P.S. - My electricity is paid for so the cost is not an issue.
[ August 04, 2003, 02:32 PM: Message edited by: MinnesotaNole ]