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Old 12-16-2002, 09:20 PM
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Did anyone get this installed on the car from the dealer? I was thinking of getting this because my fathers Mercedes had it and it always started much easier (since the oil is kept warm) and heated up faster, etc....only about $50 so I was thinking of getting it.
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No starting problem with a good battery with all the Japanese vehicles that I owned now and in the past in the cold midwest winter (Acura, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and Lexus). I don't think it is necessary unless you park your vehicle outside a garage during the winter.
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Its not that I have a problem starting, just normal that you experience longer crank time during colder weather....its just that I would like the piece of mind and its not like it could hurt.....

....unless you forget to unplug it before you decide to back up out of the driveway
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i thoguht we already have it...
coz it's not on the option list...

believe it or not...the americans start better tahn jap cars in cold weather
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Re: Engine Block Heater

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Did anyone get this installed on the car from the dealer? I was thinking of getting this because my fathers Mercedes had it and it always started much easier (since the oil is kept warm) and heated up faster, etc....only about $50 so I was thinking of getting it.
If you want smoother cranks then I would start by going to synthetics. I'm not sure if your on that now...but synthetic cars should start up much better then dino cars.
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with the engine oil being warmer it will reach the upper half of the engine alot faster, thus giving you more cold weather protection. it will/shouldalso aid in starting faster and engine warm up faster also. if you got the little bit of money for one they arent a bad investment, just dont forget to unplug it
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