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MetroMPG · 02-16-2009, 05:03 PM

Unfortunately, it might be an effective way to crack something!

The most MacGyverish block heater methods I've heard of are:

- tuck a couple of 100w light bulbs in there

- drain & prewarm your engine oil (I've heard of people doing this in extreme cold - ie Arctic - conditions). Probably only useful if you've got a lot of oil volume.

- shove a propane fired catalytic type burner under the front of the car (I've heard of some towing companies doing this too)

Why not just use a block heater?

02-16-2009, 05:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
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