[s-cars] Block Heater Question

[colin gans]

Achint Sandhu wrote:



> 	I don't think the block heater is even available from Audi.
>
> 	I have owned s-cars (without block heaters) for a about 4 years now and have
> never had a problem with a car starting. Even when it's been sitting outside
> for weeks on end in 30 below.... (I used to travel a lot). It always started
> first crank.... Never had an issue...


> On November 6, 2002 21:58, Randy Lewis wrote:
>
> Greetings from Saskatchewan, my car arrived from Quebec this spring without a
> block heater ( yes, my Canada includes Quebec !!).  Quite surprised it passed
> our inspection, but would like any experience anyone has with das Audi Pan
> Heater or is there another option??  Best cord routing ???


Gents,

Four years ago I installed a block heater in my CQ
but I think I sourced the part from a VW dealer.
This winter will be my first with the S4 and I
haven't yet checked to see if a block heater has
been installed. It amazes me that block heaters
were not standard equipment for the Canadian market.

My S4 resides in a heated garage when not in use
but I like to have a block heater for ski trips
and other occaisions when the car has to sit in
the cold. Yes, it may start without the heater but
I shudder to think of the extra wear on the engine.

Colin
Calgary, AB
93 S4
90 CQ




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