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Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by RGEYER0, Aug 27, 2013.

  1. RGEYER0

    RGEYER0 Junior Member

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    Any feedback on the block heaters? Been thinking of getting one for the winter months? Any help would be appreciated!
    Rich
     
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    Do a search for "block heater" in the Accessories and Modifications area. You'll find at least 2 good threads on this subject. I'd link them, but I don't have enough posts yet. o_O

    Since this is my 4th post, maybe I can link them now:
    maybe not.

    Almost there....

    Now I can. ;)

    C Block Heater
    Block Heater Questions
     
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    Thank you raiste got my questions answered!
     
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    No problem, happy to be of help. (y)
     
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    Block heater works great, shortens warmup time and u get cabin heat in no time
     
    #5 maddog61, Aug 29, 2013
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    I installed mine yesterday, super easy have not used it yet but Im sure Ill be happy I have it this winter!
     
    #6 RGEYER0, Aug 29, 2013
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    Did you have to remove the transmission vent?
     
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    Yes... to get it to line up, but did not have to remove radiator hose
     
    #8 RGEYER0, Sep 6, 2013
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    I just installed my block heater also. HOWEVER - I broke the vent. The darn thing is half plastic. I super glued it back together and it SEEMS OK but I want a new one. HELP. DOES ANYONE KNOW THE PART NUMBER? The Toyota dealer parts men spent about an hour looking for it. We all gave up.
     
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    Resurrecting this old thread to ask if anyone knows how much power the Prius C block heater draws from the wall socket....?
     
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    400 watts. It's not as powerful as a typical block heater is on a normal car. It doesn't need to be. The Prius C considers itself to be warmed up at 100 degrees - the exact temperature that the block heater holds it at. Now if you want heat - the engine will run until the coolant is above 120. This takes only a minute or two.
     
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    OK, 400 watts. Thanks guys!
     
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    Regular Prius block heater is 400 too. D.O. for our previous Civic block heater. Two hours is the sweet spot for pretty thorough heat up, anything over one hour is gonna help. It'll raise the coolant temp about 20C of ambient temp. Basically means the car'll be shutting down at lights a lot sooner. How soon depends on time of year and temps.

    Toyota Canada website shows it as an installed accessory for a bit under $250, fwiw.
     
    #14 Mendel Leisk, Nov 30, 2015
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