block heaters
Cold-start engine aids
Block heaters are devices that warm a vehicle's engine block while parked, typically by heating the coolant.
They're essential in cold climates where temperatures drop low enough to thicken oil and make starting difficult.
Most plug into a standard electrical outlet via a cord extending from under the hood: I forgot to plug in the block heater and the car wouldn't start.
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