> If it preheated the oil to 100F on a 0F morning, then the $100 price tag co= > uld be justified, sure. But a 10 degree rise probably wouldn't be worth it. There were predecessor versions of this heater for air-cooled beetles and buses. I have one installed on my '81 Vanagon. I don't know the wattage. When it was -15 F, I would say that it helped but it sure didn't keep the oil anywhere near 35 degrees. But there is a big difference in -15 oil in the sump and +15! Richard |
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