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|  Jan 10 2009, 02:55 PM 
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| Advanced Member   Group: Advanced Members Posts: 620 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Chester, VA Member No.: 22  | 
				My '96 Dodge Cummins is a pain to start cold without using the block heater. I assume it has a heating element, which makes me curious about how much current it uses. How long does it take to bring the engine temp up, and can it, or should it, be left hooked up for days without starting?
				
				
				
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 rpoz-29   Diesel block heaters   Jan 10 2009, 02:55 PM
 rpoz-29   Diesel block heaters   Jan 10 2009, 02:55 PM 
  mustbnutz   My '04 DMax recommends the heater be used if t...   Jan 10 2009, 09:06 PM
 mustbnutz   My '04 DMax recommends the heater be used if t...   Jan 10 2009, 09:06 PM 
  1qwikbird   My 97 Dodge/Cummins is similar.  I bought it used ...   Jan 10 2009, 09:50 PM
 1qwikbird   My 97 Dodge/Cummins is similar.  I bought it used ...   Jan 10 2009, 09:50 PM
 
  billy_ocean   QUOTE (1qwikbird @ Jan 10 2009, 01:50 PM)...   Jan 14 2009, 06:42 AM
 billy_ocean   QUOTE (1qwikbird @ Jan 10 2009, 01:50 PM)...   Jan 14 2009, 06:42 AM 
  Eskimo   I had my block heater on a 15 amp outdoor timer.. ...   Jan 20 2009, 03:28 PM
 Eskimo   I had my block heater on a 15 amp outdoor timer.. ...   Jan 20 2009, 03:28 PM|   | 
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