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    JoeGuy Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 19, 2007, 06:49 AM
    Block Heater - How To Tell If It's Working?
    Hey All,
    I live in Northern Canada and I've been having some troubles starting my car in the morning when it's -20C to -40C outside.
    I've also been plugging my car in and it still doesn't start on some days. (most days)

    Does anyone know how I can check if my block heater is even working?

    There any lights somewhere or something I could check?

    Thanks
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    Feb 19, 2007, 08:51 AM
    Use an infrared thermometer, point it at the engine block, and check its temperature. I would use full synthetic oil, if I lived in Northern Canada. Amsoil 5W-30 (ASL) pours at -51 degrees C and Mobil 1 EP 5W-30 pours at -47 degrees C.
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    Feb 19, 2007, 09:06 AM
    Great stuff.
    I'll give that oil a shot.
    Thanks!
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    Oct 23, 2010, 06:52 AM
    Heater will not lite

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