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Engine block heaters
I keep forgetting to throw this out here. My mechanic and I were chatting when I had the car in for the valve cover gaskets. He mentioned that he notices all sorts of gasket problems more in the winter and especially when we get the really nasty cold snaps. He surmised that people didn't let their cars warm up enough before stressing them. He believes that either driving up a big hill or pushing the car hard in any other way before the block is fully warmed can cause issues due to the large temperature differences between the core of the engine and the outer parts.
We were talking about how a simple block heater could solve that problem if it is plugged in about an hour before taking off in the car. And, of course, you instantly get warm air from the heater as soon as it is started so you get the benefits of that as well. Comments?
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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