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Advice? N.J. Toyota dealer says there's no U.S. OEM block heater for 2008 Corolla

I got this message from a MetroMPG.com visitor.

There has to be an easier way for a U.S. Corolla owner to have a block heater installed by his dealer than trying to buy one in Canada and having it sent to the US dealership.

Any suggestions, Toyota guys?

Quote:
Subject: 2008 Toyota Corolla engine block heater

Hi Darin,

I'm hoping you can help me buy an engine block heater from Toyota Canada for a 2008 Corolla.

I have contacted Toyota USA, and they do not make an engine block heater.
When I contacted my local Toyota dealership, they told me they would only
install a Toyota Canada block heater.

I have contacted Chasse Toyota in Montreal, but they have not replied to me.

I found detailed photos on the internet on how to install the part, but my local dealership prefers printed instructions from Toyota. They were not interested in the link I forwarded to them.

My local Toyota dealership says they cannot order the part from Toyota Canada. They say I must buy it (and have it sent to them).

Thank you,Mark

NJ

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