engine block heater

[CDawicki]

this is in a 2010 2500 when pluged in how warm will it get

 

[Hoefler]

depending on outside temp, it will keep the block above freezing. You should be able to put your hand on the block and noticeably feel it is warm.

 

[StephenBailey]

If you leave your heater controls on defrost when you shut down it will make scraping the windshield easier I have found.

 

[tmerry]

I would notice that the temp was at 120 degrees when I have started the truck in the morning sometimes but then again sometimes it was below 100 degrees. I think it all depends on the air temp outside.

 

[tp0d]

First, Welcome to the TDR! Glad to have ya!

The engine wont ever get too hot, its an approx 800watt heater, and should be used below 40F outside temps. The truck runs at 200F usually, the block heater would never get it that hot.

I put mine on a 20a grounded timer, and have it turn on 2-3 hours before I leave for work. If the temps get below 0, I bump it up to 4-5 hours.

Speaking of block heaters, I just noticed that my window sticker doesnt include a block heater, but the heater+cord is already installed. I was going to just buy the cordset at genos, but this is a nice surprise...

-j

 

[SpectatorRacing]

Where is the cord? I've been looking for it and can't locate it. It's too damn cold to crawl around in there for too long

 

[Hoefler]

Couldn't find mine either. went to the dealer and they found it on the right side in the bumper hole tucked up high and zippy tied.