Well, it will be 13F tonight here in Colorado. Time to plug in. I was reading the manual and it states the following:

* The engine block heater is a resistance heater installed in the water jacket of the engine just above and behind the oil filter. It requires 110-115 volt AC electrical out with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.

* A 12-volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids in preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by a built-in thermostat.

* A heated intake air system both improves engine starting and reduced the amount of white smoke generated by a warming engine.

So, the 3-prong plug that I plug into that sits on pass-side next to the radiator. Is that the block heater plug? What about the other option (12 volt fuel heater), how is that turned-on?

 

The heater block plug is just behind the oil filter, going toward the cab. It is easy to see if you take the air intake tube off.

Can't help you on the fuel heater, I think it only runs when the truck is on.

 

This one is controlled by the puter when the engine is running.
Yes, that is the for the Block Heater. Most folks plug this into a HD timer and only have it on for 2-3 hours prior to expected departure time.

 

11 F this morning and I didn't plug my 6.7 in. Started right up and was warm in 10 minutes when I drove off.

 

In my neck of the woods, looks like the cost per kwh will be more affordable than the cost per gallon of winterized #2. Mine will be plugged up more than ever this winter.

Greg

 

I have started pluggin mine in for the past couple of weeks and have had a few instances where I have backed up and not unplugged the cord, luckily it just pulls right off but still. It also gets annoying to have to open the hood ever time to plug it in. If you want you can move the cord around so that you can have it dangle out the open in the lower bumper and then tuck it in the bumper when you drive. The cord is curled over one time and comes out below the plastic appearance cover on the left side of the intercooler. Remove the clip that original holds the cord in place and that also holds the cover and reverse the curl in the line. Then you have about 10 inchs of extra cord and you dont have to open the hood. Mine is wired to a switch inside the house and if it's 50 or below I leave it on constantly, whether I've just gotten home or am gettin ready to go out for the first part of the day.

 

PET05. Need to fill out signature/truck profile so we know what your driving.

 

I thought it shows it right below my post....


2006 Ram 2500 Big Horn Edition 4x4 Quad Cab - Keeping the Engine & Trans STOCK
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So, Pet05, are you good? Questions answered?

 

I put mine in the garage the 2nd week of October. Won't be back out untill beginning of April, when racing season starts!!!

 

Yep, thanks. Happy Thanksgiving!

 

I did notice a slight "hissing" sound after I plugged her in. It was coming somewhere from engine. I assume that it has to do with warming the block.

 

that's funny- my truck notices that same sound coming from me when it gets cold enough to plug the truck in! (it's FREEZING COLD and SNOWING!). we need to all do our part so global warming can finally get here!

 

Move here...we haven't seen a WINTER in years.....cheaper than Florida.


Chris

 

Man, I don't know about that... It's pretty cold here for me in SC.... (I'm from fl originally...)