Block heater pad - where do I put it?

My 2.7L 2014 doesn't have a factory block heater, and I don't want to go the freeze plug route (it's expensive anyway). Amazon has stick on block heaters that seem to work pretty well (clean the surface really well + 3M adhesive). But my question is, where the hell do I put it on the engine?

 

Where are you located????

Most will mount on the bottom of the oil pan.

Are you sure you need one of these???

In all my years of driving and starting cars in -25*F or below, I've never had the need of a block heater. But I've always have maintained the car's ignition/fuel systems and the battery in top condition. Verification checks each fall.

 

oil pan. I'm not sure about the 2.7, but the 4.0 has a little hole for a heater probe to go. for emissions you will want to plug in when it is colder than +10*F for about an hour before you go (if it is colder, you will need longer, up to 3-4 hours depending on temp). i recommend getting a timer, then you can plug in when you get out of the truck at night, but wont be using electricity until the timer starts. set it to like 4am if you leave at 6am.

 

OP, here you go https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oil-pan-heater-mod.52827/
I also used the Wolvering branded product on both of my Tacos and they have worked out well.

 

Canada, yes it gets cold and I want to be warm in my own truck that I pay good money for. The cost is minimal and the benefit is high. While I run 0W20 which is already thin, a block heater will get the truck up to temp faster in negative weather but I don't need to tell you that.

Thank you. I have read that a engine block heater is better for the sole reason of heating up your engine, which then the heat should transfer to other parts but an oil pan heater makes more sense.

This looks to be exactly what I'm after, thank you!

 

I remember up in Alaska, we had pan and freeze plug heaters. Both served a purpose and it was noticable when either didn't get plugged into a good outlet.
I have a freeze plug heater in my '40. But that's because that big block is VERY cold blooded.

 

I had the OEM block heater installed in my 2019 Sport. My previous vehicles including a diesel started easier, and since most wear occurs in an engine upon startup. I figure warmed oil is less viscous and distributes easier, why not. I’ve not noticed any real benefit from this OEM heater. The truck doesn’t appreciably warm any quicker, and when speaking to the dealer about it, he said it isn’t a large heater, and just slides down into a slotted area in the engine. If I were doing another purchase, I wouldn’t have this installed. Instead I would install the type that adheres to the bottom of the oil pan.