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Deezler · 01-28-2010, 07:20 PM

I realize that was two months ago, but thanks Aloha.

Well, back in Early December I had to switch back to winter mode. Gave 'er a final good scrubbing and snapped some pics before the wrenching had to begin. Can't wait to switch back to this mode come April!

And currently:

Plus now with atrocious amounts of road salt.

I decided $45 was well worth it to add an oil pan heater:

I'm hoping the angled silicon bead will direct any errant oil / fuel / coolant (seems theres always somethin' on a diesel) away from ever reaching the pad heater edges...

I also followed the footsteps of others, and grabbed a marinco power outlet.

The outlet is wired to a short three way extension, so now I have both oil pan and coolant circulation heaters when its plugged in.

3 hours on the timer before I leave for work, and occasionally I get a parking spot close enough at work to plug in my 50' extension cord.

And lastly, major vehicle milestones must always be observed:

It's nice having almost half a tank of fuel left after 450 miles

(...okay, so the second half of gauge travel goes a little faster)

And.....

01-28-2010, 07:20 PM	#46 (permalink)
Deezler Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 261 Bio Deezler (sold) - '03 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 90 day: 50.78 mpg (US) The Beast. - '03 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 90 day: 12.86 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 36 Times in 22 Posts	I realize that was two months ago, but thanks Aloha. Well, back in Early December I had to switch back to winter mode. Gave 'er a final good scrubbing and snapped some pics before the wrenching had to begin. Can't wait to switch back to this mode come April! And currently: Plus now with atrocious amounts of road salt. I decided $45 was well worth it to add an oil pan heater: I'm hoping the angled silicon bead will direct any errant oil / fuel / coolant (seems theres always somethin' on a diesel) away from ever reaching the pad heater edges... I also followed the footsteps of others, and grabbed a marinco power outlet. The outlet is wired to a short three way extension, so now I have both oil pan and coolant circulation heaters when its plugged in. 3 hours on the timer before I leave for work, and occasionally I get a parking spot close enough at work to plug in my 50' extension cord. And lastly, major vehicle milestones must always be observed: It's nice having almost half a tank of fuel left after 450 miles (...okay, so the second half of gauge travel goes a little faster) And.....