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Comparison points and tradeoffs
When comparing Zerostart 340-0019 Engine Block Heater with other Tank Type options, use this source-backed detail as the primary discriminator: Category: Replacement Parts / Engines & Engine Parts / Engine Heaters & Accessories / Engine Heaters / Tank Type.
Use this second fact to evaluate the tradeoff: Engine Block Heaters are used to heat the engine block and engine fluids of gas and diesel vehicles as an aid to starting in cold weather. The heater is operated using standard household AC power and the heat generated is distributed throughout the engine by the convective flow of the warmed coolant. A third point to compare across alternatives is: Warm engines produce significantly fewer emissions.
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Complete source-backed product details
Engine Block Heaters are used to heat the engine block and engine fluids of gas and diesel vehicles as an aid to starting in cold weather. The heater is operated using standard household AC power and the heat generated is distributed throughout the engine by the convective flow of the warmed coolant
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About this item
- Warm engines produce significantly fewer emissions
- Provides for quicker vehicle cabin heater output
- Extends life of engine and starter system components
- Zerostart works directly with OEM engine and vehicle manufacturers to design Engine Block Heaters for their specific applications
dessellier, llc –
Thanks
Bob C. –
worked grate installed it yesterday when the high temp was 2 deg today at -18 my 2001 saturn l200 started like i just shut it off.
Elmer Hiebert –
Yes it worked great. Just a pain to install
Kyle Giesbrecht –
Product was direct replacement, easy to install