Reply With QuoteDo you have to install it on each start? That kinda sounds like a pain in the arse.
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Do you have to install it on each start? That kinda sounds like a pain in the arse.
Zac
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So people who live, say in a condo and park maybe
100 feet from their third floor unit and can't run an extension cord are SOL... good idea though... in principle.
1995 540i Manual build 1/95
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If you live in Scandinavia for example, many of the parking lots have a power connection for this.
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When I lived in Canada, my cars and trucks each had a block heater, and sometimes two in the V8s, that were installed in freeze-plug holes. Never tried a pan heater, but probably would have had they been available at the time.
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takes 12 volt DC as well now apparently. in principle that means you can use a battery.Originally Posted by Jehu
Germans: Why can't they make everything?
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I really want to do something like this...when I had the motor out I was trying to find a freeze plug heater that would fit, and I didn't have any luck. I've been planning on picking up one of these generic oil pan heaters instead, hopefully before winter hits here.
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LOL, try a Canadian BMW stealership or Crappy Tire (www.canadiantire.com) for the part. Shouldn't cost more than $30.
If you do install one, make sure not to overtighten the screw. It's only there to hold the heater in the block, the o ring seals it.
Anthony
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Do you have a pic of such part which goes into the freezer plug?
As for this pad: Many BMW oil pans have cooling fins which may decrease effectiveness and may make instalation difficult.
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