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Old 10-19-2016, 12:29 PM   #43 (permalink)
Erasmo
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
But the heat from gasoline is free (if you warm up while driving, instead of idling), while a large fraction of the electricity you use for block heating is wasted, if your goal is simply a clear windshield.
But that isn't the goal, it is a nice added benefit but starting the car with the engine and oil already near operating temperature is the main goal.
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