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Originally Posted by noxman
I absolute have no idea, how this pads works. On the web sites i can't search description how it exactly works. Can you explain ? Thanx
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You glue the heating pad to your engine's oil pan (bottom of the engine). The pad can then be plugged into the electrical grid (230-250 volts in Europe), warming the engine oil. The heat may then rise to the rest of the engine, but the important thing is that your oil is not so cold and thick, so your engine gets less wear after start-up. Also, the more you pre-heat the engine, the less fuel it will consume and the faster it will get to its optimal operating temperature. These heating pads are usually 50-200 watts, which isn't enough to get your engine really hot, but should make a difference after 1-2 hours of use.
Similarly, warming up your transmission makes it work better after starting the engine.
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