Block Heater

[Galaxie]

Again, I am new to the powerstroke. At what temp should I be plugging this truck in at? 20*? Also, how many hours does it take to heat up. I was thinking about putting the cord on a timer.

[bigcountrysg]

Minimum of 3 hours, I plug mine when it gets below 40. But I also leave mine plugged in all night long. But I can get called into work at any time.

[Galaxie]

Originally Posted by bigcountrysg

Minimum of 3 hours, I plug mine when it gets below 40. But I also leave mine plugged in all night long. But I can get called into work at any time.

Thanks! Does it draw alot of power?

[bigcountrysg]

Originally Posted by Galaxie

Thanks! Does it draw alot of power?

Leaving it plugged in all night long raises my power bill about 10 dollars a month.

[Galaxie]

Originally Posted by bigcountrysg

Leaving it plugged in all night long raises my power bill about 10 dollars a month.

Not bad! Awesome!

[ductit]

Many people keep it on a timer and have it turned on about 4 hours before they start their truck in the morning.

[chvyrkr]

I plug mine in, as soon as the truck gets into the driveway, pretty much as soon as temps get below 50*. And then I do like that the whole winter.

[onecrazyblackredenck]

at what temp will it start to gel? It was 32 this AM and my truck cranked right up well with the exception of smoke and a growl or two lol!

[MountainMan]

I soak the block for about 3 to 4 hours before starting. I have it on a timer to save on electricity.

[Blue05]

Time it needs to be plugged in depends on how many bad injectors ya got lol, but seriously i usually dont plug mine in till it gets down to -20 C. Keep in mind i also run 0-W40 synthetic in the winter time