CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM / OIL SEPARATOR NOW COVERED UNDER CPO !!!

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FYI those (Canadian Polar Pad, Wolverine) silicone oil pan heaters work as per the truck post results below. 125 watt heated his V8's oil(8L?) from -4F(-20C) to +54F(+12C) overnight was proof enough for me to install the same 125 watt model(M54 V6). Went out today -25C and starts up quiet with no cold engine noises. EDIT: starting from frozen in about 2 hours the engine immediately starts on the first crank and on low idle but with cold belt squealing compared to no noises when plugged in overnight.

Called the Canadian Polar Pad(@Canadian Tire) helpdesk before my install and he said to keep the engine warm for a few hours for the outside high heat silicone sealant to set up properly. I stored it in my neighbors heated attached garage overnight to be safe. The Wolverine site has more info(available at Gregg Distrubuters here in Canada) Wolverine Engine Heaters and states "...REDUCES water and acid accumulation in the oil supply." Did a practice fit install first including re-attaching the bottom airflow cover so there were no surprises.

Oil pan heater results (winter is coming) - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum
Oil pan heater results (winter is coming)
So I installed a 125watt oil pan heater last week. I got to test it yesterday since it was -4 (F) outside. It kept the oil temperature at 54 (F) overnight ! I was really impressed. Well worth the 10 minute install. The brand I used comes with good install instructions and it comes with the sticky pad already on it. Here are the details of the unit i used:
Model CP154
Size: 2.25 in x 4 in x .075 in
125 watts nominal, 120V

Application Range:
Engine w / 1.5 - 4.5 litres - Oil
Tank w / 4 - 25 litres - Hydraulics
Even though my truck has 3 gallons of oil it kept the engine oil at a decent temperature. The thing I really like about it is that it is very small and easy install.