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Gary Atsma · 10-19-2006, 12:18 PM

The only reason ANYBODY needs a block heater is to prevent the block from cracking due to an overnight freeze. To aid in starting, the fuel must be heated, and a block heater won't do that enough to keep the engine running once it is started.

10-19-2006, 12:18 PM	#3
Gary Atsma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hanford,CA,USofA Posts: 786	The only reason ANYBODY needs a block heater is to prevent the block from cracking due to an overnight freeze. To aid in starting, the fuel must be heated, and a block heater won't do that enough to keep the engine running once it is started.