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Anybody has a block heater install on their GE8 fit?

Old Jan 7, 2025 | 07:23 AM
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Anybody has a block heater install on their GE8 fit?

Planning on getting on so I can use less gas on startup and heat up faster in colder weathers, couldn’t find any videos on installing it so any tips?
 
Old Jan 7, 2025 | 10:28 AM
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 11:10 AM
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"block heater" site:fitfreak.net

Let us know how it goes!
 
Old Jan 9, 2025 | 08:19 AM
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A electronic timer to plug the heater in to so it turns on about 30min before you leave keeps it from eating much power..
 
Old Jan 9, 2025 | 12:43 PM
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I would turn it on sooner than 30 minutes before you leave! At least here when it's cold. I usually give it 2-3 hours...
 
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