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Block Heater vs oil pan heater....or neither

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by wyotaco06, Nov 4, 2010.

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  1. Jan 14, 2013 at 6:01 AM
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    pra4sno

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    They are very reasonable from the dealer. A bunch of members have stated they have block heaters on their I4's.
     
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  2. Jan 14, 2013 at 6:25 AM
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    Yes - I order it from Maplewood Toyota Mn. it cost was 40.00 + tax.
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2013 at 8:25 AM
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    What's even better is a tank heater, it heats up your antifreeze in the radiator and the block so when you start up in the morning, you got heat right away. That's the way I am gonna go if I get one down the road.
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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    I have a 4 cylinder with a block heater installed from the dealer. I don't remember the price. But I've been in -45F and the block heater helped quite a bit
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2013 at 9:50 PM
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    I've used the block heater in my I4 at around -20C a few times and didn't notice any difference. Now I don't even bother with it, but I live in southern Ontario which never really gets that cold.
     
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  6. Jan 15, 2013 at 8:27 AM
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    I live in Northern Ontario where it gets much much colder ( -30 to -40's C) than the south and I can honestly say when I had my 09 2.7, I used the block heater a handful of times. Now with my 2012 V6, I have a remote starter I can set to start every few hours and run for 5 minutes. Probably will never use the $300 block heater that they automatically add on to every new vehicle around here.
     
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  7. Jan 16, 2013 at 8:42 AM
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    Save your self some fuel and engine wear. Plug it in for a few hrs instead of starting it every couple hrs. If u have a block heater might as well use it.
     
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  8. Jan 16, 2013 at 9:02 AM
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  9. Jan 17, 2013 at 9:50 AM
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    I don't have access to an outdoor plug at the place I'm at right now so I don't really have a choice. Last night I would have definitely plugged her in.
     
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  10. Jan 6, 2014 at 2:24 PM
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    Of course Toyota discontinued the block heater in the I-4s in 2011! I'm looking at the Kats #11481, which is listed as "removable" (it has a backing plate/screw arrangement and is sealed with an O ring). Probably won't get to it before next spring but would welcome opinions. We don't *need* heaters here very often, but they sure are nice in cold weather.
     
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