[s-cars] Block Heater Question

[Jim McGee]

As I recall, there were actually two types.  One was just a small metal
heater that extended into the water jacket (usually in the place of a freeze
plug; the other was a small combination pump and heater that would actually
circulate the water through the system.  I had them for years in various
cars when I lived in the mountains.  It was the only way to get the car
started when the temp was down to 45 below and the car had to sit outside.

Jim McGee

-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Paul Friedenberg
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 2:26 PM
To: cgans at shaw.ca; s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Block Heater Question


What's a block heater? :)

(I use 15w50 Mobil 1 year round)

Paul
New Mexico






>From: colin gans <cgans at shaw.ca>
>Reply-To: cgans at shaw.ca
>To: s-car-list at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: [s-cars] Block Heater Question
>Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 13:31:34 -0700
>
>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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