If it preheated the oil to 35f on a 0f morning it would be worth it
if you are in an area where 0f mornings are not unusual.

Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com

At  12/23/2013 02:22 PM, Vanagon wrote:
>That block heater. I read that it puts out 250w - anyone have an
>estimate or actually measure how much temperature rise this would
>create in in the oil? If it preheated the oil to 100F on a 0F
>morning, then the $100 price tag could be justified, sure. But a 10
>degree rise probably wouldn't be worth it.
>
>Sent from my 1963 maroon and cream 702B Western Electric Princess phone.
>
> > On Dec 23, 2013, at 10:16 AM, Ian Allan <ian.allan@BMTS.COM> wrote:
> >
> > In Canada NAPA has an oil pan heater obviously made for the WBX
> as it bolts on perfectly to existing fastener locations.
> Manufactured by Pyroil NAPA part number 6051500. It is a 250 watt
> heater with a 36" cord. Uses two existing fasteners.
> >
> > http://partimages2.genpt.com/partimages/255470.jpg
> >
> > Works very well.
> >