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Re: What part needs heat MOST?
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Posted by Dean Minnesota on January 19, 2004 at 18:54:39 from (66.191.146.23):
In Reply to: What part needs heat MOST? posted by smark on January 19, 2004 at 14:55:42:
If you have a gas engine, you probably never need a heater if you use synthetic oil such ad mobil one 5w 30, as long as your battery will spin the engine. Even old gas tractors like M and 350's will start without a problem, just choke it a little until it starts and gets warmed up. On a diesel it is always preferable to have it plugged in as it reduces the stress on the motor. High strength metal has a tendancy to get brittle when it is cold, as well as the risk of blowing out the head gasket or cracking the head if you use starting fluid.
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