Heating block

[brianz]

At what temperature does it make sense to get one?

Where I live we have 1 week/year colder than -20 Celsius. I think that’s more or less where at least it used to matter. I’m looking at longevity of engine - less concerned about warm up times.

Their show up as accessories on toyota website. Dealer can install for around $500 cad.

 

[TheBat]

Here in Winnipeg we seem to get them added automatically on all vehicles, plus the extra $500 added to the price.

Honestly I never plugged in my 4Runner and it was parked outside for the past couple of winters. Never had a problem starting even at -40. There was a time here when every single vehicle was plugged in overnight or they probably didn't start in the morning on the coldest nights. Maybe the last 20 years it seems to not be as big a deal anymore for new vehicles.

If all you get is -20C I'd save the $500, you won't need a block heater.

 

[EOD Guy]

Battery blanket may be a solution.