I was wondering if the dealer do stock any engine block heater? Like the kind that is sold in canada in very cold location? I was thinking about testing it with a 12V car battery and using a DC/AC convertor, to power the heater. Does anyone kow if this heater heats the block only or block and fluid channel at the same time?
Just trying to bypass having to put in a remote starter.
Thank You

car spec. y2k auto.

 

I couldn't find one in the US, so I checked with Canadian dealers. I did purchased one with reasonable shipping fee.

 

1) Where did you puchase it
2) How much shipped to the U.S.
3) How does it work (plug inlet, pump etc.)

If this works then i definately want one. Letting the car sit to warm up is a no no.
Thanks for any info

 

1) I forgot, as it was two years ago. I just did a search on Canadian Nissan dealer and chose the one that was closest to me.

2) It was about $60 total.

3) I'm not good a mechanical languages... It is a plug that screw into the back of the engine. It heats up the coolant... I was able to locate the plug, but it was impossible for me to install it unless you remove something. I ended up returning it because I didn' feel like paying someone to install it.

The main reason why I returned it was because it consumes too much electricity. It is one of those metals that glows red hot.
I purchased an oil heater instead, and sticked it on the bottom of oil pan. For me, heating up oil made more sense because it is the oil that is protecting the engine...I may be wrong... It consumes much less electricity, and I leave it on all night. The rev comes down very quickly after you start it. Just a peace of mind.

 

Part of the reason for the in the block heater (in Canada and other cold regions) is to prevent the blocks from cracking from the cold (don't scoff it, I have seen this happen, not a pretty picture). You can't do this with just an oil heater.

If you really want one and can't find a dealer willing to send it to you, you can send me the money (I live in Ottawa) and I'll pick one up for you

 

The oil heater, where does it goes into? oil pan drain hole? Or did you have to drill a new hole for it?

What is the cost of the oil heater? Does the oil heater have any kind of self regulating device so you will not cook the oil?

TIA

 

It would be scary to see something like that! I was wondering how about other parts of the car, are they subject to cracking as well?

It's actually a rectangular patch that sticks under the oil pan, on drilling, no contact to the oil. Just clean the bottom of the pan thoroughly, sand it if you want, stick the patch in place, weather-proof it with silicon, secure the wire. Even in freezing temp, when I touch the pan, it actually can be hot.

The one with lowest power cost around $45, consuming 125w if I'm correct. Unfortunately it is not sophisticated enough to have a self regulating mechanism, it's just a patch with cord. Before I installed it, I plugged it in as I was holding the patch, I felt the heat surging up and I had to let go in less than two second, neat stuff. If you want the url, please email me.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by F1 Rox


It would be scary to see something like that! I was wondering how about other parts of the car, are they subject to cracking as well?



It's actually a rectangular patch that sticks under the oil pan, on drilling, no contact to the oil. Just clean the bottom of the pan thoroughly, sand it if you want, stick the patch in place, weather-proof it with silicon, secure the wire. Even in freezing temp, when I touch the pan, it actually can be hot.

The one with lowest power cost around $45, consuming 125w if I'm correct. Unfortunately it is not sophisticated enough to have a self regulating mechanism, it's just a patch with cord. Before I installed it, I plugged it in as I was holding the patch, I felt the heat surging up and I had to let go in less than two second, neat stuff. If you want the url, please email me. [/QUOT


I live in upstate NY and have one that is magnetic, and just holds itself to the oil pan. picked it up at Autozone for about 50 bucks. works great. But the car still needs to run a few minutes for the heater to get warm!

John