Re: block heaters and fuel economy
- From: "John S." <hjsjms@xxxxxx>
- Date: 26 Oct 2005 10:07:53 -0700
William R. Watt wrote:
> I notice this time of year my car takes longer to warm up, and idles
> faster when first starting out. I wonder how much fuel, wear, and money
> could be saved by plugging in the block heater for 15-30 min before
> starting out each morning. I think a fuel consumption testing center could
> measure this for, say, a 15 mile trip each morning at different ambient
> air temperatures over the year. I wouldn't be surprised if people couldn't
> save money all year 'round by using a block heater for a short time before
> starting the engine in the morning. I've been doing it in the middle of
> winter but I think I'll start doing it from October through to March.
Chances are you will be trading energy costs more than anything else.
If you live in a cold climate it will save wear and tear on engine and
it will be more comfortable car to drive for the first few miles. Had
one in a 1984 Volvo Diesel and it sure made those frosty 10 degree
mornings a bit more bearable. It was almost instant heat from the
heater.
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