block heater

2003 GMC SIERRA
96,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MOMONEY342
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can you start a diesel engine with a block heater plugged in ?
Dec 11, 2010 at 9:07 PM
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FIXITMR
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your not supposed to but many people do it anyway.
Dec 11, 2010 at 9:56 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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It is best not to do this.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 21, 2010 at 1:19 PM
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