Block heater

[Dgccontracting]

I am new to diesel trucks. Not ignorant just new. I don't have a plug for my truck for a block heater. Couldnt find one. Are they standard or do I need to get one. Temps are getting cold here and I am having some trouble with start up in the mornings.


Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app

[mgassel]

Driversside by the tow hook it should be stuck in that area. If you do not find it there then above the oil filter and see if you see anything rith a wire comming out or see if it looks like it is missing the cord.

[chevelless414]

Just what mgassel says. I bought my truck from down south. So when it was time to plug it in last winter it took some searching but the cord was buried behind the tow hook and a factory zip tied.

[Dgccontracting]

Thanks for help. I found it. That should help dramatically.


Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app

[The Machine]

where did you find it?

[Dgccontracting]

Driver side front hook. It was tucked in there.


Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app

[The Machine]

Is it standard cause, I cant see it?

[Dgccontracting]

Not always. If your truck was originally sold in warm weather it may not have a block heater. Look really good though. Mine was tucked in there good and I had to pull it out. It will just be a black cord with plug and a cap on the plug.


Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app

[mxfever090]

Originally Posted by mgassel

If you do not find it there then above the oil filter and see if you see anything rith a wire comming out or see if it looks like it is missing the cord.

Like mgassel said, check the housing. That's where it plugs in. It's a black cord with a knurled nut that holds it in place.

[Zaairman]

Originally Posted by Dgccontracting

Not always. If your truck was originally sold in warm weather it may not have a block heater.

Just wanted to clarify on this some... every truck will have a block heater. Its the cord that might be missing.