2009 GE8 Block Heater

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Old 11-17-2010, 09:40 PM
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2009 GE8 Block Heater

Hey guys, winter is here with crazy snow weather
My car is parked out and I am wondering at around what temperature should I start plugging my block heater?

Any suggestions?

thanks for the help!
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 10:18 PM
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I just plug it in when it seems to start struggling to start a tiny bit. Usually once it's below -10. Have one at work, don't at home - never had issues starting last winter. Just frozen seats

I don't think there is a set temperature, just works the battery a bit more and at the margin with cold cranking a little more wear on the engine.
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CPat
I just plug it in when it seems to start struggling to start a tiny bit. Usually once it's below -10. Have one at work, don't at home - never had issues starting last winter. Just frozen seats

I don't think there is a set temperature, just works the battery a bit more and at the margin with cold cranking a little more wear on the engine.
-10 degrees.... o man
that means i have to go plug it in tonight
its -12 right now

this is my 1st winter with the fit
have no clues
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by GasCapActual
-10 degrees.... o man
that means i have to go plug it in tonight
its -12 right now

this is my 1st winter with the fit
have no clues
I do not have one but then I am in balmy South. Southern Ontario that is.

I did not have any problems starting last winter.
 
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Old 11-19-2010, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Black3sr
I do not have one but then I am in balmy South. Southern Ontario that is.

I did not have any problems starting last winter.
its insane I started the fit today with no delay
it's like the colder it is the better it gets

i will have to see what happens what it goes down to the - 30s
 
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