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Engine block heater information
I have a Ford Escape Hybrid with an engine block heater. If the vehicle is left outdoors in the dead of winter-subzero temperatures, 75 mintues will not be long enough to raise the coolant/block to normal temperatures created by use of the engine block heater. My engine block heater uses around 430 watts and...I have a connection to the hybrid battery heater. Pre-heating this item prior to your AM start is extremely important and allows one to get into electric mode like one mile into their journey even when the outside air temperature is at or below zero. One also need to consider a front grille block to preserve the heat gain in the engine block area.
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