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Old 10-05-2012, 01:43 AM   #15 (permalink)
oil pan 4
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
The more power in your block heater, the better. More heat in less time means you'll use it more often (more convenient, even for unscheduled trips), and save more fuel.
This is very true.
With block heaters, bigger is better and less is not more.
I use two 600w OEM style heaters on the 6.5L diesel.
Those 2 heaters can take a 550lb+ cast iron engine from 0'F to near freezing in 45min.
It makes heat a lot sooner, but not right away and makes starting a lot easier.

What type of threads are used on that honda block heater?
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