The block heater was likely the majority of the fix, although I do think the additive has had some effect. Now that the block heater is doing the job would I still see a difference using an oil pan heater?Rob R. wrote:I doubt that oil additive did its magic in that short of a time...but maybe. Seems like the block heater was the root of the problem.northernmainecoal wrote:Whatever they're putting in the pumps here seems to be doing the job. -33 this morning, it's warmed all the way up to -26 now. Put in the oil additive Monday and replaced the block heater, started up like it was 70 degrees this morning:) Thanks
Did you give any thought to an oil pan heater? At -26 it makes a huge difference.
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Your engines main and rod bearings will certainly thank you for it!
I use an "Intermatic" outlet timer so the MB's block heater only is on for a couple hours each morning. The poor old girl is parked outside
I use an "Intermatic" outlet timer so the MB's block heater only is on for a couple hours each morning. The poor old girl is parked outside
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As far as injectors, I've been told stick to the Motorcraft stuff. They are on Ebay fairly cheap at times.