Orange

Should I get a block heater installed in my MP3 before shipping it to Calgary? I was told by a few people that I need it for the Alberta weather. Is this true???

neuromancer

I had my P5 last winter in Edmonton and never plugged it in. But I'm glad it is there in case that I need it.

Jay

90210brandon

Get it done.

GOBLUES

I'm jealous it's an option in Alberta!! In Manitoba, it's mandatory!!

HS8

lol how true, how true

Brycer79

I wish we had one...

MAZDA44

I think that a block heater is a good idea to have in our winters, but I would only use it if is very cold -20 or colder, some people start pluging in there car as soon as it gets below 0.


On a side note "motors" are electric

protege's have engines

Jim

90210brandon

HAHAHAHAHAA I love it. 44 that was very quick of you. Come on 90&00 Protege you should have know that. Nice try. Nothing you say will make up for that blunder! I was waiting for your slip.... It's an engine, there is egg on your face now. Did I mention...RTFM? No motor,...engine. God I leave a simple life to beat this to death. Right, 90&00 ?

skyhawk174

Hey Dion, you don't get out much now do you ? You really must get out and see the world.

As for the block heater, I have not plugged mine in as yet but I don't think it is really cold. I have noticed however that when I start up in the morning for my warm up, the heaer fan squeals until it settles down. Must be the cold.

90210brandon

Time to get out for me: For my daily walk.

GOBLUES

Why's this?? Isn't it good to keep it warm even if it doesn't dip that cold?? I'm still loving the fact that my cord hasn't had to come out yet!!

Orange

Thanks for all your input. I have ordered the block heater & my dealer is going to put it in on Sat.

I will wait till I get to Calgary before I get my 16K service done. I assume the service folks at North Hill should know which motor oil works in Calgary winter?

alcoholiday

that was kinda rude.


anyway, as for the block heater. yes, if it's going to be sitting outside at overnight or long periods during the day, you'll want it.

Snype451

I would think all the dealers know what they are doing. I go to kramer and haven't had any complaints.

Davard

My dictionaries definition of a motor is:

1. an engine that makes a machine go: an electric motor, a gasoline motor.
2. an apparatus that converts electricity into mechanical energy by the inducing of an electrodynamic reponse which causes a part (the armature) of the apparatus to revolve.
3. =internal-combustion engine

There are other definitions, but those make the point.

The next time you want to be a smart-***, please make sure of your definitions.

And Proteges have plenty of motors in them, by any definition.