Block heater location

1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
150,000 MILES • 1.6L
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JOHNSON GRANDE
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Where is block heater if equipped and where can i put magnetic engine heater besides oil pan?
Dec 15, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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oil pan may be aluminum most block heaters are put in place of freeze plugs. a magnetic one should go on block by water jacket which would be on side of cylinder.
Dec 15, 2016 at 12:07 PM
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STEVE W.
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On the 1.6. if it has a factory block heater it should be in the freeze plug location above the oil filter. Magnetic heater would stick to the block if you can find a place that is flat enough.
If you wanted one that was not real hard to install you could opt for a heater hose mounted tank style or a lower radiator hose unit.
With them you can use a couple hose pinching clamps to block the water, cut the hose, install the heater unit, remove the clamps, route the power cord, and you are done.
Dec 15, 2016 at 3:07 PM
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