How Many Have Been Using Their Block Heater This Winter?

[Goose55]

I have been plugging mine in when ever I use it. Mines a grocery getter and I do it so that it will get to operating temperature.

That's a good practice.

 

[Goose55]

The block heater is recommended by Ram to use when the outside temperature is 0°F or below, I use mine to help get up to operating temperature quicker. I have a smart plug programmed to turn on a couple hours before I plan on leaving if the outside temperature is less than 40°F

That's good for the Cummins in my opinion.

 

[BWL]

Might have to check and see it there's a tie wrap keeping the cord seeming shorter than it's wrapped around something. Mine is pretty short, but at least it's lnong enough to get it out the front of the hood so I don't have to open it to plug/unplug it.

 

[JW2 Innovations]

Anything below freezing I plug mine in along with my Noco battery charger. I wired charger quick connect next to block heater so I just set all up in front bumper in case of rain/snow so its out of sight too. Heater maybe used 3x, battery charger gets more use tbh.

 

[Rayzaa]

By gosh, I have had to use mine, even down here in sunny Southern Arizona. Though, not all night. I only plug it in when I get up in the morning.

Why would you need it there?

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

Have it on my 16 Laramie. Truck stays parked inside most of the time in heated garage. So don't use alot. However if parked outside in Montana winter, it's helpful for shorter warm up time. I've started mine in -50, with and without the block heater. Truck likes it alot more with than without.

Good cold weather feature

 

[Goose55]

Why would you need it there?

I use it only after "cold" nights in winter. Because diesel engines do not like to start or idle cold. Even if only 40 - 50 degrees. Its far far healthier for the engine to be able to start warm. Prevents blow by into the crank case, and extends the life of batteries and the DPF filter.

 

[Frisk]

I use my block heater whenever the overnight temp is -15C or lower. If it is really cold outside I also have a heated battery blanket and a 2 amp smart charger on a second cord. I use a timer to turn them on about 3 hours before my departure time. Makes a huge difference in how fast it warms up and reducing the painful sounds of that cold startup.

 

[Goose55]

I use my block heater whenever the overnight temp is -15C or lower. If it is really cold outside I also have a heated battery blanket and a 2 amp smart charger on a second cord. I use a timer to turn them on about 3 hours before my departure time. Makes a huge difference in how fast it warms up and reducing the painful sounds of that cold startup.

 

[jpin9b]

I use mine. It's the difference between a brief "preheat" and just firing right up. The preheat doesn't take long but I figure the engine is happier with the heater in use. We've had sustained below freezing temperatures this winter so it has been nice to have.