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01-03-2020, 03:00 PM | #1 |
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Oil pre-heater
I just got a couple Moroso 23991 400 watt probe type heaters and I've been told they can scorch the oil. I notice that the Stefs is a much lower wattage. Which oil/trans oil heater do you use? Thanks for your advice.
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Re: Oil pre-heater
For engine oil, a Kats watt magnetic heater...steel pan, of course. For the trans, a Zero Start heater with a 1/2 NPT bung welded to the trans pan. -Al
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Re: Oil pre-heater
Got a few of the Kats 300 watt magnetic heaters. Gonna have to get something different for the EF/S car, Aluminum pan.
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Re: Oil pre-heater
I’ve used the Moroso external heating pad for a couple years now. Takes about 30 minutes to heat the oil. Sticks on, they have different sizes or a model that attaches with springs.
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Re: Oil pre-heater
I siliconed the Moroso heater to the bottom of my aluminum pan worked great, but would leave it on for only about 30-45 minutes.
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Re: Oil pre-heater
Definitely look at the Stef's heaters ---either the pad or the in the pan style---the in the pan style is for use in OILS --the Moroso style heater is for WATER---Go to Stef's website read about their products--- other suppliers may make a similar product but the Stef's style will not scorch the oil because of its design---the only difference between using it in a steel or aluminum pan is the bung that you weld into the pan steel for a steel pan and aluminum for an aluminum pan-- FED 387
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