block heater
Cold-start engine aid
A block heater is an electric heating device that keeps a vehicle's engine warm when parked in cold weather.
Plugged into an outlet overnight, it warms the engine block so the car starts more easily and reaches operating temperature faster.
Common in cold climates: In Minnesota, every parking spot has an outlet for block heaters.
Machine producing motion
- radiatorHeat transfer device
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- oil panCrankcase's bottom reservoir
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
gasket · hose · car · truck · diesel engine · transmission · parking lot · garage
Bring to temperature beforehand
- preheatingInitial temperature raising
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
- thawReturn to liquid
- defrostRemove ice accumulation
cold start · idle · ignition · starting · winterization · frost protection · antifreeze · coolant
engine
Machine producing motion
cylinder · gasket · hose · car · truck · diesel engine · transmission · parking lot · garage · driveway
preheat
Bring to temperature beforehand
- preheatingInitial temperature raising
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
- thawReturn to liquid
defrost · cold start · idle · ignition · starting · winterization · frost protection · antifreeze · coolant · battery drain
subzero
Below the freezing point
frost · ice · snow · blizzard · polar · tundra · northern · Canadian · Scandinavian · Alaskan
plug
Something that blocks openings
extension cord · timer · thermostat · mounting · wiring · grille · bumper · magnetic · mechanic · aftermarket
- heatersradiator, cast iron radiator, steam radiator, convector, oil burner
- engine heaters
- diesel partsfuel injector, glow plug, fuel pump, piston, cylinder head
- car accessoriesseat cover, windshield wipers, seat covers, air freshener, cup holder
- winterizingantifreeze, weather stripping, insulation, storm windows, caulking
- blocksbrick, cube
block heaterradiator
Heat transfer device
cooling system · coolant · intercooler · oil cooler · fan
block heatercar heater
Vehicle cabin warming system
seat heater · climate control · heated seats · HVAC system · defogger
block, heater, blocks, blocked, blocking, blocker, blockers, blockage, blockade