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**907burb** · 10-27-2022, 12:27 AM

How far north have you moved? I have a block heater and oil pan heater in my 68 suburban. They have been in there for over 20 years and I have had no problems with them. I don't plug in until it gets below 10 degrees (above). When it reaches negative numbers its absolutely worth it. It makes the truck start easier, idle smoother and is ready to drive sooner. I use 5w-30 in the winter months. If you have an automatic trans its worth placing a heater on the pan as well. If the area you moved to only gets below 32 occasionally, its not really needed as others have stated. I buy my cold weather supplies from NAPA.

10-27-2022, 12:27 AM	#6
907burb Active Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 196	Re: winter block hearter for vintage small block chevy How far north have you moved? I have a block heater and oil pan heater in my 68 suburban. They have been in there for over 20 years and I have had no problems with them. I don't plug in until it gets below 10 degrees (above). When it reaches negative numbers its absolutely worth it. It makes the truck start easier, idle smoother and is ready to drive sooner. I use 5w-30 in the winter months. If you have an automatic trans its worth placing a heater on the pan as well. If the area you moved to only gets below 32 occasionally, its not really needed as others have stated. I buy my cold weather supplies from NAPA.