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Thread: Anyone used a dipstick heater before an oil change?

  1. 12-30-2009, 02:17 PM #1
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    Anyone used a dipstick heater before an oil change?

    I have picked up a few 185's and 200's for an average price of $20. I have gotten them running and am ready to change the oil on them. It is not getting above 50 degrees F here in California and I am thinking an immersion heater might yield better results with an oil change. I found one on Amazon for $17 shipped, but some of the reviews say that they break quickly. Any input from someone who has used one before?

    Here is the on that I found:

    90 Watt, 120 Volt Dipstick Style Oil Heater
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  2. 12-30-2009, 02:33 PM #2
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    The only thing I think that heater is good for is super cold starts(10-40deg.). Better results as in getting all the oil out? Start it and let it warm up before you change the oil.??? or cleaner oil as in 2 oil changes?... Beets
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  3. 12-30-2009, 02:40 PM #3
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    I don't consider 50 degrees cold lol. Take yesterday here for example. It was -2 when I got to work at 9am. I'm sure Canadian members will laugh at -2.

    Just run the engine before draining the oil like you would on a car.

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  4. 12-30-2009, 03:33 PM #4
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    hell i had brakes freaze up on my 350x and it was sittign there ideling for abotu 5 min while i changed clothes.
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  5. 12-30-2009, 03:53 PM #5
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    yeah just warm it up for a min before changing oil
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  6. 12-30-2009, 04:01 PM #6
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    50 deg.thats t shirt weather.should be fine nothing extra to do
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