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Old 11-10-2014, 06:36 PM   #175 (permalink)
Ecky
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Block heater installed. Got under the car and looked, and realized I could get to it from above. It's right next to the catalytic converter on the back of the engine, and is removed with a 1/2" drive.




With one hand I unscrewed the drain plug, and with the other I pushed the block heater into place. All said and done, I lost less than half a cup of coolant. Torque for the block heater is 44 ft/lbs, and it takes a 24mm socket.




Now I have two plugs hanging out of the front grille, and they'll be attached to a light switch by my front door. Will probably flip it on ~2 hours before my wife heads to work.


EDIT: Updated first post with a picture glossary

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