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·Help. I have a cousine who moved to Anchorage Alaska. He and his dad
bought a used 2003 Ford Focus. He does not know where the cord for the
engine block heater is. His new apartment parking lot has a plug on
the wall where he can plug in his car.
Does every new car sold in Alaska come with a block heater?
I did my research on it and found out that it's actually a "freeze plug
heater" that keeps the engine coolant warmed and it takes the place of
the freeze plug on the engine block itself. My cousine isn't good with
cars so he might need a mechanic. What would be a resonable price for
the installation of such an item in the Anchorage metro area?
Should the heater be placed on a timer or should it just be pluged in
so long as it's freezing outside and the car is parked? It's an
apartment so he only "indirectly" pays for electricity which is
included in the rent.
Does this heater really extend engine life? Is it worth the hassle?
TIA!
East-
bought a used 2003 Ford Focus. He does not know where the cord for the
engine block heater is. His new apartment parking lot has a plug on
the wall where he can plug in his car.
Does every new car sold in Alaska come with a block heater?
I did my research on it and found out that it's actually a "freeze plug
heater" that keeps the engine coolant warmed and it takes the place of
the freeze plug on the engine block itself. My cousine isn't good with
cars so he might need a mechanic. What would be a resonable price for
the installation of such an item in the Anchorage metro area?
Should the heater be placed on a timer or should it just be pluged in
so long as it's freezing outside and the car is parked? It's an
apartment so he only "indirectly" pays for electricity which is
included in the rent.
Does this heater really extend engine life? Is it worth the hassle?
TIA!
East-