Pan Heater

[dubs_17]

So, I finally figured out that my car was bought originally in BC, so it most likely does not have a block heater. I phoned the VW stealership, and they said, "on the 1.8T, we can't put a block heater on; we can only put on a pan heater." Is there truth to this? I guess I need something, and warming the oil is better dan nuttin'.

[Aleks]

Re: Pan Heater

Yes and no....I don't think there is an access hole in the block for a heater, and they can install a pan heater, but your best option is................Zerostart/Temro tank style circulating coolant heater, available at Canuck tire....install is interesting, but if you follow the instructions for the TDI available on the web, you'll be set.....Search Temro on here and you'll find my thread...

[RobG]

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I think I'm going to ditch my pan heater in favor of somthing new.

[Aleks]

Re: Pan Heater

At work, I plug my car in as soon as I get there, and it stays plugged in (pan heater and tank heater) for 12 hours, I get back in my car at 3am and its like I just parked it, just the seat is cold!

[forreal]

Re: Pan Heater

and this whole time i had a block heater on my 1.8t....oh well pan heater is better then nothing

[RobG]

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At work, I plug my car in as soon as I get there, and it stays plugged in (pan heater and tank heater) for 12 hours, I get back in my car at 3am and its like I just parked it, just the seat is cold!

I got one of thoes Temro Zerostart Coolant heaters that you gave the good reviews on, should be good once I get it installed. Should I keep the pan heater as well?

[Aleks]

Re: Pan Heater

Yes, there is a small amount of oil heating with a coolant heater (as it circulates past the oil at the filter mount), but you can't beat its own heating pad, keeps the oil flowing great....I use both all the time!

[TDi_Steve]

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I got one of thoes Temro Zerostart Coolant heaters that you gave the good reviews on, should be good once I get it installed. Should I keep the pan heater as well?

Can you please Tell me where you got it
I've been looking for one...?

[Stonewall]

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Can you please Tell me where you got it
I've been looking for one...?

Crappy tire caries them. I bought both of mine on sale for like $51 last year. Now to go find my timers....

[RobG]

Re: Pan Heater

Can you please Tell me where you got it
I've been looking for one...?

I'm going to return the 1000W Canadian Tire one and get one from Greggs that has the built in thermostat and its only 750W, we will see how it works, should be cheaper to operate.

[Aleks]

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Mine's 1500W, I got mine on sale for $52....I only use the timer at home, cause a 1500W heater and a pan heater sucks back alot of juice...

[RobG]

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Mine's 1500W, I got mine on sale for $52....I only use the timer at home, cause a 1500W heater and a pan heater sucks back alot of juice...

But when your done work, it's all about being comfortable for the drive home....

[Stonewall]

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I'm going to return the 1000W Canadian Tire one and get one from Greggs that has the built in thermostat and its only 750W, we will see how it works, should be cheaper to operate.

I think mine are the 1000watt ones. What is the thermostat going to do on that unit?

[RobG]

Re: Pan Heater

I think mine are the 1000watt ones. What is the thermostat going to do on that unit?

It will keep the engine temp within a specific range, The temp Range for the one I got was on at 38C and off at 49C.

[Aleks]

Re: Pan Heater

Well, mine keeps it at 90 degrees right on the dot, regardless of how long its plugged in.