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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
i've never had a problem with it starting even in the -35 stints we get,
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That's just it- while a block heater will serve the purpose of allowing your car to start in lower temperatures; the main reason to have one is to reduce engine wear on cold startups.
This winter, take a litre os 5W30 and leave it outside when the temperature hits -25. (Not wind chill- temperature) Then try to pour it out. It will be slow like molasses. What happens when you start your engine and it's that cold is you get an extra period of metal on metal wear until the oil can make it up there.
I agree with the others, just take it to your mechanic to have one put in.
Edit- and I'm actually curious HC.... when was the last time you saw a stint of -35 in Calgary? Aren't we talking about 1996-97?