Oil pre-heater - Page 2

Ron Gusack · 01-04-2020, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

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

If it's for water they shouldn't market it for oil. This is directly from the Moroso website (notice the 212 and 400 watts of power statement):
Heater element designed specifically for heating oil; does not scorch or boil like "converted water heater" designs
212 watts of power raises temperature of 12 quarts of oil 60 degrees F in about 25 minutes
400 watts of power, 110-120 volt rating
Aluminum, 1/2" -14 NPT weld-in bungh and 3 ft. cord included
Length of heating element is 4-3/4" from fitting to tip

FED 387 · 01-04-2020, 03:23 PM

I know which one I'd use and it's the same one we have used in multiple engines--As far as the pads go we have used them ONLY to preheat the differential never the oil pan itself-- Your choice use what you like if it works great for your application terrific. AS LONG as you use the type that is totally sealed unlike the one in the picture you should be OK also remember the "2 piece" type the connector has a habit of loosening up and you have to be aware of this constantly check to make sure its screwed on tight ---FED 387

Alan Nyhus · 01-04-2020, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

AS LONG as you use the type that is totally sealed unlike the one in the picture you should be OK also remember the "2 piece" type the connector has a habit of loosening up and you have to be aware of this constantly check to make sure its screwed on tight ---FED 387

The Phillips-Temro heater pictured is a stainless steel, low wattage heater specifically designed for oil. In several seasons of use, the screw connection has never become loose.

Larry L. · 01-05-2020, 09:05 AM

I have used the pad and the phillips type oil heaters. The phillips is the way to go for me. Never had a problem with it.

01-04-2020, 03:23 PM	#12
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 324 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: Oil pre-heater I know which one I'd use and it's the same one we have used in multiple engines--As far as the pads go we have used them ONLY to preheat the differential never the oil pan itself-- Your choice use what you like if it works great for your application terrific. AS LONG as you use the type that is totally sealed unlike the one in the picture you should be OK also remember the "2 piece" type the connector has a habit of loosening up and you have to be aware of this constantly check to make sure its screwed on tight ---FED 387 Last edited by FED 387; 01-04-2020 at 03:32 PM.

01-05-2020, 09:05 AM	#14
Larry L. Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Oil pre-heater I have used the pad and the phillips type oil heaters. The phillips is the way to go for me. Never had a problem with it.