Block Heaters
I finally installed my block heater into my swift.
This thing is the best mod I have done to date.... My first tank almost matched my best summer tank.My best summer tank was 715km to 31L. My last tank with outside air temps was around 2 degrees to 6 degrees Cel.The final numbers for that tank with sometimes a huge head winds was 685km to 31L. I used the heater on every trip for about 1 to 2hrs before start up.Still testing my other mods will post more results later. |
What kink of heater?
Installed into freeze plug? Or maybe the kind that heats the oil in oil pan? |
I just ordered a 1000W coolant tank style heater today. On a small 4-cylinder, it should warm everything up within 1-2 hours. I did allot of reading and research on the various methods and decided on this type because it can work the fastest without the risk of overheating since it is regulated.
I think it makes more sense to use a higher power unit to heat quickly because you end up wasting allot of energy by running a lower power unit all night. A $20 timer set to kick on 1 hour before I leave for work should work well with this. I think the oil pan heaters probably work ok, but not well enough to have a 'warm' motor when it's really cold out. You also have to watch out for the non-regulated ones which can push 400F! I don't think motor oil is really rated for that. So you end up with a heater that creates a hot spot that isn't enough to really warm the motor fully. I opted away from the freeze plug style for the higher wattage and easier installation. |
I'm using a 400 watt unit. When colder, it is set on a timer to go off around 3.75 hours before I unplug and drive off. SG shows WT around 29°C (85°F). Any longer and it doesn't go any higher, the heat just gets sucked elsewhere.
Just under 2 hours gets the same deal early fall... |
Heaters
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Anyone found a cap?
Mine is 30°C/86°F WT. If I leave it plugged in, that's as high as it goes. Tough part is gaging when to trigger the timer to come on to get to 30° without wasting a few hours if it gets there too early? |
I did some shopping, found the best deal on Amazon.com.....1000watt tank heater $40.62, 1500watt tank heater $46.33. They also have 375-650 watt water hose heaters, I used to use that style, worked OK for me.
I'm going to install a 1500 on my VX, and two 1000s on my kids' cars. They're parked outside, so this'll be a nice Xmas present! Now all I need is a couple of 50' extension cords..... |
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Tractor Supply company- $32 for a 1000 watt tank type unit, thermo regulated 135-175 degrees
https://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_33681_______14345|14397 |14410|14413|33681?listingPage=true Note: the pic shown on the website ad is not correct- this is a tank type heater that you plumb in to a heater hose (I saw one in the store 4 days ago) 1500 W = 37.22 2000W = 45.46 (better buy a heavy extension cord) |
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