The Ford Barn - View Single Post

Old Henry · 02-05-2013, 10:03 AM

Well, it was 22° out this morning. Not quite the 12° that was predicted.
Pulled out the choke, gave the gas pedal a few pumps, pushed the starter button and voila! Old Henry jumped to life! No block heater, no battery heater, no battery boost, just like in the garage at 60°! The thinner oil seemed to have done the trick. Looks like I can take back the $45.00 block heater and we're good to go!

When all else fails, read the instructions (in the operators manual that says S.A.E. 10 below 32° F) and, above all else, remember to K.I.S.S.*

*Keep It Simple Stupid

02-05-2013, 10:03 AM	#29
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: How good are dipstick oil heaters? Well, it was 22° out this morning. Not quite the 12° that was predicted. Pulled out the choke, gave the gas pedal a few pumps, pushed the starter button and voila! Old Henry jumped to life! No block heater, no battery heater, no battery boost, just like in the garage at 60°! The thinner oil seemed to have done the trick. Looks like I can take back the $45.00 block heater and we're good to go! When all else fails, read the instructions (in the operators manual that says S.A.E. 10 below 32° F) and, above all else, remember to K.I.S.S.* Keep It Simple Stupid __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness Last edited by Old Henry; 02-06-2013 at 12:41 AM.