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engine block heater

Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:03 pm
by paul
HELP im from florida & im in north dakota for the winter my 04 vibe has no block heater dealer wants $175 for the part i was looking at bottom radiator hose inline type but the size is a little smaller than hose what kind of styles do other vibe owners use ? any photo"s , any links to where i can buy its cold here allready i have to act befor month is gone, do i need to winterize the battery ? i use mobil 1 10-30 syn oil is that ok for the cold ?

Re: engine block heater

Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:21 pm
by KITT222
Welcome Paul. I have an in-block style block heater. $50 from Toyota. It plugged into a hole that is already in the block. A bit tough to find, but easy to install once it's found. I can take some pics if you want them.

Re: engine block heater

Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 2:49 pm
by paul
is it round ? & under air box area? thru a hole ?