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Old 12-04-2012, 03:05 PM   #16 (permalink)
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I run my Prius' block heater for about 1.5 hrs and it gets up to roughly 70F / 21C. That isn't enough to register on a normal temp gauge right away. On my Paseo you have to see 100F / 38C at least before the needle starts to move. You need a scangauge or other device to get any accurate readings.
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