Way back when I lived in a real climate we used oilpan heater's that were magnetic Just slapped 'em on the pan, and plugged 'em in. Didn't have to worry about installing a block heater or anything complex. I' assume they'd work for a waterleaker too. J.T. 82 Diesel (Manatee)
If you think the lighter weight oil makes a > difference--heck it doesn't compare to the block heater! We plugged it in at > home and at work. When the temperature started dropping below 10 deg. F, We > always plugged the 85 in. If I didn't, she would howl and cry. My advise to > you is to get a good block heater! My block heater got real hot. Ask me how > I know <grin> Also, one night when my wife plugged it in, she did not look > at where the cord went when she plugged it in. Yep, you guessed it, melted > When I sold my 85, I took my Interstate battery out and put in a no name > brand that came with my 82 Westy when I bought it. The generic one out of > the Westy did not fit in the battery location and my Interstate does. I > forgot to grab the block heater off the 85 when I sold it. I hope the new > owner is enjoying it. > > Bill V. "I'd Rather Be Hiking The > '82 CA Westy [FreeBird] Greater Yellowstone" > "Famous Potatoes" > > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Subject: A Final Question about Oil... > > > > > > Hello Kind Folks, > > > > I have read many messages on list about winter weight oil. I saw very > > little mention of the newish 0W-30 synthetics. I am interested in trying > > this oil because of the severe cold we've been experiencing early here in > > Anchorage. I've got 10W-30 in there now and my poor battery and > > starter just > > can seem to spin it fast enough. I'm also looking into a better battery, > > block heater, etc... Thanks in advance. > > > > Awaiting the Wisdom of the List > > > > Scott De Santi > > 86 Vanagon 2WD (Wobbly Bus) > > Anchorage, Alaska > > |
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