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Old 02-17-2011, 06:57 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Any amount of heat added to the engine helps reduce post start-up fuel consumption, not to mention wear and emissions.

Mine was installed before the winter, but I intend to use it year-round. In the warmer part of the year I may keep it on for only 1-1.5 hours, instead of the current 1.5-2.5h.
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