Magnetic oil pan heater for prius????

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ski.dive, Dec 30, 2011.

  1. ski.dive

    ski.dive Active Member

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    I know the motor is alluminum,non-magnetic.

    Where on the motor can i place a magnetic engine heater?

    Oil pan???
     
    #1 ski.dive, Dec 30, 2011
  2. edthefox5

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    The oil pan is steel but there's no place on it to attach a heater as most heaters I've seen are kinda bulky and the car is pretty low to the ground.

    But thanks for reminding me I need to sell my unused Electric Block heater. I put it up for sale in the For Sale Forum.
     
    #2 edthefox5, Dec 30, 2011
  3. cnschult

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    they make an electric heated dip stick to keep the oil heated overnight (way simpler install than a EBH), but I'd do lots of research before buying one.
     
    #3 cnschult, Dec 31, 2011
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