Engine Block Heater for TCH?

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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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Anyone in the colder climates use an engine block heater for their TCH?
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 05:47 AM
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Yes, when cold out we just plug it in when returning from a drive and it keeps cyl head warm to the touch and the temp gauge will go up 1/4 way when starting but when started it comes rite back down as the coolant does not get heated,shorter warmup like one block compared to a mile unplugged. have seen wind chills in the -20 below for a week. I just think it is easier on the ICE.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by skywagon
Yes, when cold out we just plug it in when returning from a drive and it keeps cyl head warm to the touch and the temp gauge will go up 1/4 way when starting but when started it comes rite back down as the coolant does not get heated,shorter warmup like one block compared to a mile unplugged. have seen wind chills in the -20 below for a week. I just think it is easier on the ICE.
What's involved in the installation and where did you get yours?

thanks!
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by nicst47
What's involved in the installation and where did you get yours?

thanks!
Hi Nick, this information was just added to the FAQ (a link to the installation instructions).
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:23 AM
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Hi Nick, this information was just added to the FAQ (a link to the installation instructions).
Oh great! Thanks Michael.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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[quote=nicst47;159055]What's involved in the installation and where did you get yours?

thanks![/quot

Got mine at the local dealer for around $45. Easy install around 30 min. Do a search as someone on here had some real good pics of the install .
 
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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Okay, I've searched high and low, I can't find the installation instructions for the TCH, or a link to the instructions... perhaps I'm missing the obvious, I've tried searching in the FAQ section and get nothing.... can anyone assist?
 
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Okay, I've searched high and low, I can't find the installation instructions for the TCH, or a link to the instructions... perhaps I'm missing the obvious, I've tried searching in the FAQ section and get nothing.... can anyone assist?
Here ya go, hope it helps.
https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...uctions-12841/
 
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Animagus
Okay, I've searched high and low, I can't find the installation instructions for the TCH, or a link to the instructions... perhaps I'm missing the obvious, I've tried searching in the FAQ section and get nothing.... can anyone assist?
And from the FAQ: (should have been easy to find -- but probably wasn't because it uses "heater block" instead of "block heater". I have added a comment to the FAQ comments thread.)

11. How do I install...
  • ...a backup camera?
  • ...a heater block?
 
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