Can you get a block heater for an S4?
10-19-2005, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenferd
Has anybody put a blocker heater in their car?
How well does a 928 start in -25 degrees celcius?
How well does a 928 start in -25 degrees celcius?
10-19-2005, 02:04 AM
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Hi Mike,
I have no idea. I saw this thread and googled engine block heater, read a thread from car guys, then posted, sounding like I knew what I was talking about. I love the net.
I have no idea. I saw this thread and googled engine block heater, read a thread from car guys, then posted, sounding like I knew what I was talking about. I love the net.
Originally Posted by mpesik
Jim , how well does the dipstick contraption work at attempting to heat almost 8 litres of oil at -25degress celsius?
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10-19-2005, 02:34 AM
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I think I'll take a look around for a block heater. I imagine I'll have to talk to a Porsche dealership for that.
It usually gets below 30 at least once a winter, so I might need one. It started good this morning at -5, so I'm hopeful. How would you recommend thinning out the oil? Would adding a litre of 5W50 do it?
It usually gets below 30 at least once a winter, so I might need one. It started good this morning at -5, so I'm hopeful. How would you recommend thinning out the oil? Would adding a litre of 5W50 do it?
10-19-2005, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenferd
I think I'll take a look around for a block heater. I imagine I'll have to talk to a Porsche dealership for that.
It usually gets below 30 at least once a winter, so I might need one. It started good this morning at -5, so I'm hopeful. How would you recommend thinning out the oil? Would adding a litre of 5W50 do it?
It usually gets below 30 at least once a winter, so I might need one. It started good this morning at -5, so I'm hopeful. How would you recommend thinning out the oil? Would adding a litre of 5W50 do it?
and Hi Jim.
10-19-2005, 02:53 AM
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Doug Hillary has recommended using synthetic 5W40 (Delvac 1, Mobil 1 Truck & SUV, or Shell Rotella T Synthetic) in colder climates. You could check with the Big 3 to see if they have or can get the 928 block heaters. I'm pretty sure it was an option on new 928s.
10-19-2005, 03:00 AM
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There are many other style heaters but heating cooling water directly is best solution. Especially when it's done inside block or head. Most common place to put water heater on S4 is rear end of passager side head. Since this hole is at front on drives side it can't be used. Some Mercedes models use same heater element, see http://www.defa.com.
All oil should be 5W-30 to 5W-50 in winter driving. And get interior heater too.
All oil should be 5W-30 to 5W-50 in winter driving. And get interior heater too.
10-19-2005, 03:46 AM
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I have a block heater from Defa sitting in the garage.
Supposed to be mounted like Erkka says in the rear of the passenger head.
Looks to be very tight to work there (as many other things on the 928) so it is still on the to do list
/Peter
Supposed to be mounted like Erkka says in the rear of the passenger head.
Looks to be very tight to work there (as many other things on the 928) so it is still on the to do list
/Peter
