[Vwdiesel] Grumpy starting (was How old is everyone?)

[Tad]

Dave- I know it was an off-the-cuff remark, but in case you're serious about
the TDI heater, (and in case you don't already know) the newer TDIs can't
take a 'regular' block heater.  You have to use a circulating coolant heater
instead.

On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 7:13 AM, Dave Cook <davevw at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I met a guy that said he plugged his car in all year round, including in
> the hot summer because he felt starting hot was better for the engine.  I
> agree with him, but wouldn't plug in the car!
>
> I am currently looking into getting a heater for my '92 Cabriolet as much
> because I want the heater to work right off as I think it will be better for
> the engine.
>
> My friend wants me to install a heater in his TDI Jetta, so I told him I'd
> put his in if he would buy mine!
>
> Also, I just thought of the fact that I ran the wrecked Passat off the
> garden hose last summer.  Darn it, I gotta go out and somehow get some
> antifreeze in there, and it is cold!
>
> Dave Cook
>
>
> --- On Tue, 12/8/09, LBaird119 at aol.com <LBaird119 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >   I think that's when most of us start using them. In
> > reality I'd suspect
> > a "warm" start would actually ALWAYS be a better
> > thing.  It'd
> > likely help engine life, etc if we used the block heaters
> > any time it
> > was below 80F to 90F outside!  We're not going to do
> > it but...
> >     Loren
> > ____________________
>
>
>
>
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