Non skoolie GM question- block heater?

[PNW_Steve]

Hey Everyone,

I recently picked up a 2004 Chevy Silverado with the 6.0

I noticed today a 120v plug hanging down by the drivers side tow hook. It was raining pretty good so I haven't looked closer.

Could it be a block heater? I've never seen one on a gas motor before.

If not s block heater what could it be?

[o1marc]

Probably, quite common in colder regions. Had them on my Challenger, and Corvair Van growing up in Ct.

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by o1marc

Probably, quite common in colder regions. Had them on my Challenger, and Corvair Van growing up in Ct.

Kewl!

I had never heard of a block heater on a gas motor before.

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by PNW_Steve

Kewl!

I had never heard of a block heater on a gas motor before.

Freeze plug or dip stick.

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[PNW_Steve]

I'll get a closer look as soon as the weather is a bit nicer. Just hit oil change interval.

[cadillackid]

I had dipstick heaters I used even on gas cars.. before the days of remote start, just that little heater made a huge difference in how long it took for the heater to blow hot ..


the freeze plug heaters you practically had heat the moment you started the engine ..
-Christopher

[Sleddgracer]

block heaters are so common here that it's a surprise to see a vehicle without one, gas, propane, or diesel - - my old truck, RIP, was on propane only - it would start reliably at -27c ( -16f ) - at -28c, it wouldn't start if the block heater wasn't plugged in

[PNW_Steve]

All but one of the diesel rigs that I have owned have had block heaters. This is the first gas rig I have with one.

Of course it doesn't get that cold around here. I've only seen below zero (F) a handful of times.