|
|
|
|
||||||||||
| Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring.... |
| Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management |
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
02-19-2006, 01:54 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Block heater???
__________________
2011 X5 35i Space Gray/Black Nevada Leather w Dark Bamboo Trim Convenience Pkg/Running Boards/Cold Weather Pkg/Comfort Access 3rd Row Seating/20% Tint/Style 215 wrapped with Toyo Proxes ST II/ LUX v4 2001 X5 4.4i TiAG/Grey Leather-Retired djbock's Custom X Page! 
|
| Sponsored Links | |
|
|
|
|
#2
02-19-2006, 02:12 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
|
|
#3
02-19-2006, 02:33 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Here in Milwaukee also, that is what I am asking if anyone knows about them. Lot better for initial start up when it gets this cold. So if anyone can help we would appreciate it. (For those of you in warmer climates, you probably have no idea what we are talking about.
 ) )
__________________
2011 X5 35i Space Gray/Black Nevada Leather w Dark Bamboo Trim Convenience Pkg/Running Boards/Cold Weather Pkg/Comfort Access 3rd Row Seating/20% Tint/Style 215 wrapped with Toyo Proxes ST II/ LUX v4 2001 X5 4.4i TiAG/Grey Leather-Retired djbock's Custom X Page!
|
|
#4
02-19-2006, 05:07 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
BMW doesn't recommend the traditional block heater that uses a heating element in a core plug. There is no OEM version of this heater.
You have a few options: 1) Garage the car. (sorry, couldn't resist) 2) Webasto fuel-fired heater, available for gas or diesel. See the Webasto web site. You can also get a remote, and a timer. 3) Oil pan blankets. These are available in various sizes, and you glue them on the outside of the oil pan, basically they are a heating pad. I have used them on trucks, and gensets, but not on a car. If you really want a heater, they are probably the least intrusive to the engine, and they are very effective. Make sure you have a low temperature heater that doesn't cook the oil. These heaters are usually found on diesels (which need heat more than a gasoline engine), so you may find them at a shop supplying the diesel pickup market. 4) Check out Kim Hotstart. Not designed for the BMW market, but they may have something you would like to try. I have lots of good experience with their products. If you use the appropriate synthetic oil, you will be fine, but I agree that it seems better to get some heat under the hood prior to starting. For very low temperatures, you may need a battery blanket (a low temp version of item 3, designed for batteries). Be careful with this, as the battery is mounted in a confined space. Good luck.
__________________
2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White Retired: 2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey 2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver 2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey 2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
|
|
#5
02-19-2006, 09:44 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
You could use a dipstick heater too. There easy to use and do not require any work to add. They aren't the best solution but it's an easy addition.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...013989/c-10101 Last edited by Tomaz; 02-19-2006 at 09:54 PM.
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
