Heated dipsticks
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The best way to warm an automotive engine is with a tank heater. A tank heater is spliced into the coolant line and will heat and circulate the coolant.
I worked at a company that use dipstick heaters and magnetic oil pan heaters on forklifts with some success.
I worked at a company that use dipstick heaters and magnetic oil pan heaters on forklifts with some success.
I had a four wheel diesel in MD. I found the dipstick heater didnot get enough heat to the head. What worked best for me was a heating element that was fitted into the upper water hose. I don't know if they are still on the market or if they work on trucks. it was cheaper than a tank heater.
Here's a couple of sources for engine heaters
http://www.jcwhitney.com/Engine-Heaters/600001648.jcw?in_dim_search=1
http://www.nextag.com/engine-heater/search-html
http://www.jcwhitney.com/Engine-Heaters/600001648.jcw?in_dim_search=1
http://www.nextag.com/engine-heater/search-html
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Jack_Berry
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inline heaters for autos are available at most auto parts stores(checker auto or advanced auto). you will have to ask for them as they are a slow mover and tend to be in the back. these are lower hose models.
i had a couple on my diesel benzes and have one on my tdi. it really helps in the morning in the driveway. 6 second glow as opposed to 15 sec when the temp is below 0 and the engine sounds happier also.
i had a couple on my diesel benzes and have one on my tdi. it really helps in the morning in the driveway. 6 second glow as opposed to 15 sec when the temp is below 0 and the engine sounds happier also.
if your going to heat the oil used the mag on that heats the pan dont use the heated dipstick some times it thickens the oil 35 year mech thanks