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Old 09-20-2014, 05:51 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by basjoos View Post
I've wondered if it would be feasible to mount a small hair dryer in the engine compartment, especially if it was grill blocked and underpaneled, then running the dryer for an hour or so before you planned to leave as an alternative to a block heater.
The problem is that any heat you generate is dissipated quickly in cold weather. One good thing about an actual block heater is that the block itself holds the heat after it is heated.
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