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10-21-2008, 08:20 PM
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10-22-2008, 12:51 PM
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10-22-2008, 04:37 PM
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Interesting. I had imagined this as an oil heater, not a coolant heater. I wonder how much if any of the heat transfers to the oil sitting in the pan.
The way I look at it is warm coolant will definately get the core temp to operating level quicker. This will also help with quicker heater output. However, the oil will still most likely be at ambient temp during startup (but will warm up quicker).
The way I look at it is warm coolant will definately get the core temp to operating level quicker. This will also help with quicker heater output. However, the oil will still most likely be at ambient temp during startup (but will warm up quicker).
10-19-2009, 03:25 PM
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Interesting. I had imagined this as an oil heater, not a coolant heater. I wonder how much if any of the heat transfers to the oil sitting in the pan.
The way I look at it is warm coolant will definately get the core temp to operating level quicker. This will also help with quicker heater output. However, the oil will still most likely be at ambient temp during startup (but will warm up quicker).
The way I look at it is warm coolant will definately get the core temp to operating level quicker. This will also help with quicker heater output. However, the oil will still most likely be at ambient temp during startup (but will warm up quicker).
I just bought an 04 TSX and did the winterization install. The block heater takes care of the core temp via the coolant, but to get the oil up to a good temp, you need to install an oil pan heater. I would also recommend installing a tranny heater too. Simply slap them on there with some high-heat silicone goop and run the wires to a outlet box that sits under the hood and plugs into an external outlet at your house or work. We can see temps of -60 here and all this is needed plus a trickle charger or heater for the battery.
10-21-2009, 03:57 AM
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and honda frost plugs are actually a bolt!! so that makes it even easier for DIY'ers to install. The block heater on 3G's it right beside the front pre-cat.you will need a 19MM socket and a breaker bar to take the plug out,they are sometimes pretty tight. the block heater will come with a new aluiminum washer, make sure the old one came out with the plug.bleed the cooling system after and you're set!!
And here's another link to the PDF:
https://hondacuraworld.hostasaurus.c...lockheater.pdf
And here's another link to the PDF:
https://hondacuraworld.hostasaurus.c...lockheater.pdf
10-21-2009, 10:39 AM
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All I can say after reading this is thank god i live in San Diego! -60? WTF
10-21-2009, 02:45 PM
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and honda frost plugs are actually a bolt!! so that makes it even easier for DIY'ers to install. The block heater on 3G's it right beside the front pre-cat.you will need a 19MM socket and a breaker bar to take the plug out,they are sometimes pretty tight. the block heater will come with a new aluiminum washer, make sure the old one came out with the plug.bleed the cooling system after and you're set!!
And here's another link to the PDF:
https://hondacuraworld.hostasaurus.c...lockheater.pdf
And here's another link to the PDF:
https://hondacuraworld.hostasaurus.c...lockheater.pdf
10-22-2009, 03:55 AM
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you can get at it from the engine bay, it should be pretty easy. and i dont think you have to remove as much stuff as the manual says.
pop your hood, look in between the front engine mount and the cat, you should see a 19mm bolt head on the engine block. that would be you frost plug. make sure the engine is cold so you dont burn yourself with coolant. take out the plug(have a drain pan ready for coolant at the bottom) and install the block heater.
keep coolant topped up with honda type 2 coolant,turn your heater on and run the engine(rad cap off). once you start feeling good heat coming out of the vents that means you have bled most of the air out. put your rad cap on and top up the expansion tank. wash off the coolant and your done!
pop your hood, look in between the front engine mount and the cat, you should see a 19mm bolt head on the engine block. that would be you frost plug. make sure the engine is cold so you dont burn yourself with coolant. take out the plug(have a drain pan ready for coolant at the bottom) and install the block heater.
keep coolant topped up with honda type 2 coolant,turn your heater on and run the engine(rad cap off). once you start feeling good heat coming out of the vents that means you have bled most of the air out. put your rad cap on and top up the expansion tank. wash off the coolant and your done!
10-22-2009, 07:36 AM
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08T44-S5B-100, yes it should come with the cord and a protective cap for it,the new aluminum washer should also come with it. and maybe even some zip ties but dont quote me on that tho.....
10-22-2009, 02:16 PM
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you can get at it from the engine bay, it should be pretty easy. and i dont think you have to remove as much stuff as the manual says.
pop your hood, look in between the front engine mount and the cat, you should see a 19mm bolt head on the engine block. that would be you frost plug. make sure the engine is cold so you dont burn yourself with coolant. take out the plug(have a drain pan ready for coolant at the bottom) and install the block heater.
keep coolant topped up with honda type 2 coolant,turn your heater on and run the engine(rad cap off). once you start feeling good heat coming out of the vents that means you have bled most of the air out. put your rad cap on and top up the expansion tank. wash off the coolant and your done!
pop your hood, look in between the front engine mount and the cat, you should see a 19mm bolt head on the engine block. that would be you frost plug. make sure the engine is cold so you dont burn yourself with coolant. take out the plug(have a drain pan ready for coolant at the bottom) and install the block heater.
keep coolant topped up with honda type 2 coolant,turn your heater on and run the engine(rad cap off). once you start feeling good heat coming out of the vents that means you have bled most of the air out. put your rad cap on and top up the expansion tank. wash off the coolant and your done!
10-23-2009, 02:31 AM
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Racer
you shouldnt need any more than 1 jug. just walk into any honda dealer and grab one they are about 15 bucks or so.
No i havent looked into the tranny fluid since i'm automatic i cant use that fluid anyways. I run Honda ATF-Z.And i also found that the Amsoil syncromesh fluid is cheaper and it superceeds the AcDelco part number for the friction modified fluid.
No i havent looked into the tranny fluid since i'm automatic i cant use that fluid anyways. I run Honda ATF-Z.And i also found that the Amsoil syncromesh fluid is cheaper and it superceeds the AcDelco part number for the friction modified fluid.
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