Block heater

[Padraig]

This is likely silly but I can not figure out where the cord for the block heater plugs in?

Thanks,

Padraig

 

[StephenPT]

Drivers side, lower area of the bumper is two plastic covers with little notches in them to pry them open. One is block heater and the other is tow hook.

 

[Padraig]

Thanks, Ill check it out.

Padraig

 

[Padraig]

OK...found it. WOW.....Could they have found a more inconvenient location? I am so looking forward to kneeling in the snow to remove and replace door and plug in cord.

Padraig

 

[UsualSuspect]

OK...found it. WOW.....Could they have found a more inconvenient location? I am so looking forward to kneeling in the snow to remove and replace door and plug in cord.

Padraig

Wait until you drive a 2500HD or 3500HD. The plug for those are on the lower plastic piece under the bumper. It has does have a spring loaded door that will close automatically, but it's still low to the ground.

 

[Stbentoak]

There is no logical reason this vehicle NEEDS to be plugged in, unless it's going to be -20 for days.... with 0W-20, thick oil isn't an issue, and it warms up faster than any vehicle I've owned....

 

[Padraig]

There is no logical reason this vehicle NEEDS to be plugged in, unless it's going to be -20 for days.... with 0W-20, thick oil isn't an issue, and it warms up faster than any vehicle I've owned....

Well, I do live in Western NY snow belt, LOL

Padraig

 

[Vladimir2306]

There is no logical reason this vehicle NEEDS to be plugged in, unless it's going to be -20 for days.... with 0W-20, thick oil isn't an issue, and it warms up faster than any vehicle I've owned....

Even -30 does not cause any problems. There is another question; cold starting the engine itself is quite harmful to it. And connecting to a heater solves several problems at once. The engine starts already warm, the cabin immediately becomes warm, and it is possible to warm up the car in a closed garage. My father had a Ford Explorer with a standard electric engine heater. In winter, my father plugged it into an outlet that was activated at home an hour before leaving, and got into a warm car, which was parked in a closed garage. Is this necessary? no, but damn convenient)