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litteng · 12-17-2008, 05:27 PM

yeah i have a 2006 boxster sitting in the garage (-35c outside)which i could be driving if it had a block heater... :ah:

I don't want to hear about pansy cars, this car cost a lot of money and had better start paying back the investment; providing transportation, see above no free rides..

so has anyone installed a circulation style heater on a 987 boxster?

12-17-2008, 05:33 PM

Why? If it starts, your good-to-go. Using the proper oil, like Mobil 1's 0W40 should have you properly protected.

12-17-2008, 05:39 PM

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_0W-40.aspx

Sputter · 12-17-2008, 05:42 PM

What are you talking about?

12-17-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sputter

What are you talking about?

Things like this (I think):

http://www.jcwhitney.com/Porsche-Engine-Heaters/20004529-600001648.jcw

litteng · 12-17-2008, 06:09 PM

yes it has 5w40 mobil1 but some heat in the cooling systems makes it so much easier to spin over...

Sputter · 12-17-2008, 07:43 PM

Ahh.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Things like this (I think):

http://www.jcwhitney.com/Porsche-Engine-Heaters/20004529-600001648.jcw

litteng · 12-18-2008, 10:28 AM

I was thinking a circulation unit but as Dai suggested i have also used the oilpan electrical pad units on my vw's and was contemplation the installation of such..

the only remaining question is where to route the cable from the front of the engine? need to get either up and back to the rear trunk or into the interior

any suggestions?