Anyone know approximately how much power a block heater for a diesel truck consumes? I bring a work truck home overnight occasionally and with the colder weather, would be nice to plug it in. The truck has no trouble starting even in seriously cold weather, but being a big diesel engine, it takes quite a bit of time to warm up-- as such, this would be more for my comfort (faster warmups) than anything else. I can put up with no heat for 15 minutes if it's going to cost me a fortune though!
One might suggest starting it and letting it run till it warms up, but I leave real early in the morning and this thing idling in the driveway for 15 minutes is sure to wake everyone in the house. Truck in question is a 2005 International 4300 with 7.6L diesel (DT466).
One might suggest starting it and letting it run till it warms up, but I leave real early in the morning and this thing idling in the driveway for 15 minutes is sure to wake everyone in the house. Truck in question is a 2005 International 4300 with 7.6L diesel (DT466).