Entity Wesley Alden Pegden spoke thus:

> A while ago I saw someone mentioning the benefits of an engine block
> heater for the winter.  Any opinions on this?  How much do they cost?  And
> where can one get one?  I'm in chicago---is this something I should look
> into to extend the life of my van?
Yes. The part will cost you about 40$. See my page here:
http://www.Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon/VanagonNotes.html#preheater

This is in reference to the diesel, which simply won't start at 5 degress F
at Santa Fe elevation. But gas engines benefit greatly also.

--Gnarlie