I reckon you're right, but what do we actually know about how much it warms the oil?

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> On Dec 23, 2013, at 2:36 PM, Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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.
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> Rob
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> 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.
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>> Sent from my 1963 maroon and cream 702B Western Electric Princess phone.
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>> > On Dec 23, 2013, at 10:16 AM, Ian Allan <ian.allan@BMTS.COM> wrote:
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>> > 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.
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>> > http://partimages2.genpt.com/partimages/255470.jpg
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>> > Works very well.
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