"'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
>
> Ez wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have experience with block heaters?
> > My '98 Civic LX doesn't have a block heater, and I'm wondering if anyone
> > could offer some input regarding these two questions: can a block heater be
> > installed? - at roughly what cost?
> > I'm inquiring because it gets cold in Toronto, and I like to head up to my
> > cottage in the winter. I'd hate to be left with a frozen block.
> > Thanks for the help!
>
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>
> Your block heater replaces the lower block drain plug, and takes about
> 30 minutes to install. The only hard part is routing the wire thru the
> grille. I wouldn't even drain the coolant, just do it really fast and
> only a few ounces splashes out. Top up the reservoir to MAX with Honda
> Premix and check it again next morning before starting out. Here's a PDF
> document for a Honda CR-v '97- '01. Yours should be very similar. Maybe
> somebody will post a proper link .
> .http://www.hondasuv.com/pdf/crv/firs...lockheater.pdf
>
> 'Curly'

P.S. Next to the block heater, and / or synthetic oil, the next most
important thing to know about starting a frozen Honda is in your Owner's
Manual, where it tells you how to start in extreme cold (or at high
altitude) Hold the pedal half-way to the floor and crank it. The 'rules'
have changed since the early days of fuel injection. Many OLD WIVES
don't know this.

'Curly'