Which engine block heater should I go with?

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Re: Which engine block heater should I go with? [Re: hacker] #1015261 12/18/10 01:28 AM

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There use to be a heater that replaced the oil dip stick. Unless the vehicle sits for days and the temp remains 0 F or less and it's pointed into the wind, 5W-30 oil and a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze/water is all you need.

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Which engine block heater should I go with?	hacker	12/14/10 07:57 AM
Re: Which engine block heater should I go with?	BigJim	12/14/10 04:14 PM
Re: Which engine block heater should I go with?	hacker	12/17/10 02:56 AM
Re: Which engine block heater should I go with?	KiwiCowboy	12/18/10 01:28 AM
Re: Which engine block heater should I go with?	DBL_DTY97TJ	12/22/10 09:58 PM
Re: Which engine block heater should I go with?	MartySoCal	12/23/10 03:43 PM
Re: Which engine block heater should I go with?	kewlynx	12/28/10 04:01 AM

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