Yes , but using a timer that turns the block heater on for 3 or 4 hours before you are going to use the vehicle saves on the electricity costs
No. You unplug the block heater BEFORE you start the truck.
I don't know in years but you can leave it plugged in for over the winter and it be fine. Just make sure you use a three prong extension cord when plugging it in. The block heater should be a three prong plug as well.
No , it is just a heating element similar to an electric kettle ( as long as it is plugged in and the power is flowing the block heater is still " on " ) You can use a timer or some other method to cut down on your electrical use if you like , as far as I know a well maintained vehicle doesn't gain anything after the block heater is plugged in for 3 or 4 hours , although you can leave it plugged in longer if you want
As far as I know you don't gain any extra benefits after ( 4 hours ) but you can leave it plugged in if you don't mind paying the electric bill or you can use a timer
I think you can just not for days
I've got a 2006 F-350 KR and I do it all the time ! I don't believe it is connected to the truck circuit ! I wouldn't leave it on there after the truck has started ! ! ! !
it will charge you just have to leave it pluged in the computer for like 5-10 min or so then you see the screen come on and it will charge.
it doesnt matter how long u leave the block heater plugged in. i plug in when i am done driving for the day. the longer the heater is plugged in the warmer the engine is when u start it Block heaters are a huge draw on electricity. If you are plugging it in regularily, you can save yourself a ton of money by adding a timer. 2 or 3 hours is more than emough to start any light duty diesel in any weather. If it is having trouble starting after 3 hrs, the engine has issues.
The Ford Explorers come with block heaters in Canada. I guess it depends on how cold it gets where you live. Look for an electrical cord that looks like an extension cord with a male end on it - the end that plugs into an electric outlet like you have at home. On my 1995, I just leave the end of the block heater cord laying inside of the front bumper , just to the left of the license plate when you are looking from the front. The cord could also be bundled up in the engine compartment on the passenger side. The block heater is installed on the passenger side of the engine, replacing one of the frost plugs, and the other end of the block heater cord plugs into it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ sorry, I used the wrong word, it's not a frost plug, they are called freeze plugs, or core plugs, sometimes expansion plugs .
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Hello from the frigid North. Most block heaters are installed as options by the dealership in my neck of the woods. When the auto manufacturer (or importer in your case) builds the vehicle, they usually dont know if its going to wind up in Miami or Fargo, so they leave it up to the retailer to make a coupla bucks if we want to get it started at -30 below...GL