GM Authority is taking a closer look at how an engine block heater works, while outlining how it can improve cold-weather ...

Owners are advised not to plug in the block heaters until the vehicle is fixed. The block heater can crack, allowing coolant ...

At the beginning of any complete engine buildup, the block needs to be cleaned. Serious engine-builders know that hot tanking, block machining, and a host of other engine-building tasks all require ...

When winter temperatures plunge, many diesel truck owners make starting their vehicles easier with a block heater. But when, exactly, should you use it?

Trucks with a 6.7L Cummins engine have a block heater built in, so if you live in an extremely cold climate, you'll want to ...

If you live someplace that gets cold winters, then you'll be familiar with the practise of plugging in your car's engine block heater on frigid nights. Doing so can be difficult, however, plus you may ...

All vehicles become less efficient in cold weather. In a recent study, researchers in freezing Finland focused on whether engine block heaters could help increase efficiency in internal-combustion ...

Four public buildings around Fairbanks will offer more electrical outlets in their parking lots next year to encourage customers to plug-in their engine-block heaters during cold snaps. The project is ...