anybody heard of/used "Pro Heat" -- external oil pan heater

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Jan 30, 2008 | 05:28 AM

myroad

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anybody heard of/used "Pro Heat" -- external oil pan heater

you affix an electric strip to the oil pan externally and it keeps it around 120 degrees overnight. When you start it up in the am the oil doesnt have any condensates/degradation products and the engine doesnt rev high, pollute, get crappy(er) mileage. Also the heat comes right on.

My brother just put one on his G-wagen. Wired the plug behind the grille. Trying to convince people its a hybrid/electric car. Right. But the other stuff is interesting, as -- especially the 2.7T if memory serves -- our cars do tend to be dogs when they are cold (not so much the 4.2)

Jan 30, 2008 | 05:33 AM

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I use Wolverine brand pads for two V16 diesel generator sets at our facility, similar concept.

Jan 30, 2008 | 05:45 AM

paulroad

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There are many types...

they were made for deisels as the oil and the fuel tends to glop in the cold.

There is another one that replaces the dip stick. It too heats the oil viaa an electric plug. You just have to remember to unplug it in the morning.

Jan 30, 2008 | 07:02 AM

Bobby Kinstle

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I used a similar device that went into the water jacket through a freeze plug

it was a godsend on my audi 5000 diesel on cold winter mornings.

Jan 30, 2008 | 08:24 AM

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I installed one on my 2.7t 6spd. works great here in canada. i tried to find one for the water...

jacket but apparently the block has no water jacket plugs. My heater is a 500w one that i glued to the oil pan which if left on overnight will heat up the entire engine. I actually feels warm to the touch in the morning.