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Old 07-13-2013, 08:57 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by HyperMileQC View Post
Thank you!

I did some test previously and 3 hours seems to be perfect for me. after three hours, the heat hits a plateau, and doesn't get very higher even with 1 or 2 hour more. On the ScanGauge before starting the car and after being plugged for 3 hours, my c°WT (Water Temperature in Celsius) shows between 47°C and 69°C depending on outside temperature and numerous other little factors. 71°C is the highest I've seen after plugging for 4 hours and 15 minutes.

It is a coolant block heater. I plan on buying an oil pan heater and a transmission heater before cold temp arrives.
get them quick and you can get 100mpg on your morning trip as well
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