Looking at one. My house is in a weird micro climate and temps get into the teens at night. It'd be nice to hop into a warm car and cut down on the cold day piston slap. Cut down on gas usage a bit. It *seems* win-win
I have 3 things on my mind though
How hard it is to install?
And how safe is it? I'm concerned by this post regarding engine wear
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f113/block-heater-users-raise-your-hands-84938/#post937172
Are they all created equal? I noticed the post mentioned freeze plug heaters. I was interested in the OEM one. Would this be a freeze plug or elsewhere?
2000-2011 Subaru Forester Engine Block Heater 400 Watt, 115 Volt Heater
I have 3 things on my mind though
How hard it is to install?
And how safe is it? I'm concerned by this post regarding engine wear
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f113/block-heater-users-raise-your-hands-84938/#post937172
Are they all created equal? I noticed the post mentioned freeze plug heaters. I was interested in the OEM one. Would this be a freeze plug or elsewhere?
2000-2011 Subaru Forester Engine Block Heater 400 Watt, 115 Volt Heater