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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Heated windshield washer fluid
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<blockquote data-quote="Jeepguy1" data-source="post: 422502" data-attributes="member: 17903"><p>An engine block heater is a sealed electric element (usually about 1200 watts) that replaces a frost plug in the side of the engines water jacket. </p><p>It heats the coolant in that area, and through capillary action, heats the metal in the block and warms the coolant. It doesn’t create enough heat that your heater will blow warm air upon start, just enough to help your engine crank easier. </p><p>The oil doesn’t receive a measurable amount of heat with this type of heater. </p><p></p><p>There are oil pan heaters that will attach magnetically to the bottom of your pan (if it’s ferrous) and operate on 120V.(1500 watt) as well</p><p></p><p>You can buy coolant circulating heaters that fit in your lower rad hose, and generate a lot more heat, and will actually open your thermostat but cost a LOT more electricity too (1000-2500 watts)</p><p></p><p>I hope this clearifys the confusion</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeepguy1, post: 422502, member: 17903"] An engine block heater is a sealed electric element (usually about 1200 watts) that replaces a frost plug in the side of the engines water jacket. It heats the coolant in that area, and through capillary action, heats the metal in the block and warms the coolant. It doesn’t create enough heat that your heater will blow warm air upon start, just enough to help your engine crank easier. The oil doesn’t receive a measurable amount of heat with this type of heater. There are oil pan heaters that will attach magnetically to the bottom of your pan (if it’s ferrous) and operate on 120V.(1500 watt) as well You can buy coolant circulating heaters that fit in your lower rad hose, and generate a lot more heat, and will actually open your thermostat but cost a LOT more electricity too (1000-2500 watts) I hope this clearifys the confusion [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Heated windshield washer fluid
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