[V8] Block Heating

[Korn, Bob]

IMO, if starting issues are not your focus, a block heater is really not
going to help you warm up all the components of the car, coolant,
exhaust, tranny fluid, etc., only the engine oil, which would provide
the least amount of benefit to longevity, especially with the recent
development of high quality zero weight oils.  One of the biggest issues
would be the h2o left in the exhaust system, definitely more of a
concern with carbon steel systems, however SST can rust, especially the
303 or 304 stainless, just takes longer.  I would suggest just extending
the drive to 10 or 15 minutes on the really cold days, leave it sport
mode ;-) That should get things warmed up a bit!
Bob
1990 V8Q 182K...................overnights in a heated/cooled garage
;-)...............


-----Original Message-----
From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
Of Scott Simmons
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 12:48 PM
To: Ingo Rautenberg
Cc: V8 Audi Fans
Subject: Re: [V8] Block Heating

Not really concerned with too-thick oil running 0W40, but more about
running the engine for short periods of time in "harsh conditions."  I
know the best thing to do would be drive it for half an hour and get
everything into operating temperatures.

~Scott S.

Ingo Rautenberg wrote:

> You do know that if you are concerned with the oil thickening too 
> much, you should indeed be able to attach a block heater to the bottom

> of the oil pan (since it's steel). I haven't done so, but don't see 
> why you can't in a pinch.  Just don't forget to remove it before 
> driving off ;-)
>
> Ingo
>
> On Nov 25, 2007, at 9:41 PM, Scott Simmons wrote:
>
>> Has any of our Northern V8 owners done something to keep the block  
>> warm during the winter?  Aluminum does not condone magnet block 
>> heaters and I'd hate to cut up a $200 radiator hose.
>>
>> Ideas and suggestions?
>>
>> ~Scott S.
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