Plugging in...

[stef2.7t]

How many of you guys and girls plug your blocks in the winter? I got a '01 A6 2.7T without a block heater, and I'm wondering do I really need a heater source for the oil or the block...since Im moving over to the West.

Any insight would be helpful.

[Tuna]

Re: Plugging in...

I think some of it is personal preference now.

I've had a....

81 VW Scirocco
91 VW Corrado
96 VW Golf
92 Mercury Topaz
99 GMC Sierra
06 Volvo V50

...to name a few since I've been in Calgary that I never plugged in and were parked outside, I think only the Scirocco had a block heater actually.

[R_Ethug]

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IMO if your leaving a 2.7T outside past -20 you should plug it in to be safe with the lil turbos and oil

buy and oil pan heater and your set.. i always hated starting my S4 in the cold.. especially when you have to let it sit for 10-15 to warm up otherwise i'd start driving and youd hear the turbos get mad at you until temps were up.. oil pan heater.. start and go pretty much

[MusicalGenius]

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Haven't got a block heater in my car at all. I had one issue once two years ago prior to getting a new battery when it was almost -35ºC, and I had parked nose first into the wind. Other than that never any issues.

[onepointeightdub]

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No plug in either and parked outside. I make sure to let her warm up before driving

[VWSM]

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Get a blockheater prevents premature engine wear and less wear and tear on your starter.

[stefan]

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i plug in around -10 - -15 or so out of habit. In most cases, the car will start anyway, but makes the engine happier.

[stef2.7t]

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That's what I figured. I had my car here in -20 weather and as previously stated the turbos were howling, and it sounded like a John Deere Tractor.

Im not worried anymore, I just came back from the shop. New oil and a freshly installed oil pan heater...I'm ready for the trek West.