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Daox · 12-12-2012, 08:32 AM

There is no need to worry about running the Prius' engine with the block heater plugged in since the block heater isn't in any coolant. It is simply in a bored hole in the aluminum block.

12-12-2012, 08:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
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