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I would have to second the statement that Engine wear is a big factor on a cold start. The engine goes to a fast idle with extra fuel being injected into the cylinders thus washing the oil off the walls, plus it takes a few seconds for cold oil to start circulating around vital engine parts.
With my block heater on for 2 hrs there is no fast idle and a lot less fuel being wasted warming up a cold engine, plus I get heat into the cabin faster.
This is one reason I hate remote car starters, wear on a cold engine and massive amount of fuel wasted.
Neddy Seagoon.
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