Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts
Item # KH11812
Our Price: $87.75
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2013 Dodge Avenger
2.0L I4 Engine
2.4L I4 Engine
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2013 Dodge Avenger - Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts
- Engine Block Heater
- Cartridge Style
- Kats Heaters
This cartridge heater clips into the cavity of your engine block and submerges in the coolant to keep engine fluids from thickening. Results in easier start-ups, faster heating of your cab, and less wear and tear on your Dodge Avenger in cold weather.
Features:
- Ensures smoother start-ups and faster heating and defrosting of your cab
- Clips into cavity of engine block - no need to remove your frost plug
- Warms engine fluid to increase lubrication and performance
- Keeps fluid from thickening and protects against damage in cold weather
- Pre-heats engine to reduce condensation in the engine block
- Emits less pollution and fewer gas emissions
- Includes removable power cord
- Route through your grille and plug into standard 120-volt AC outlet
- Durable cast-aluminum heating element
- Custom fit for your vehicle
- CSA approved
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Cord length: 5'
- Wattage: 400 watts
- Amperage: 3.3 amps
- 1-Year limited warranty
Notes:
- Do not use this heater with a 100-percent antifreeze solution.
- Do not start your engine with the heater plugged in.
Benefits of a Heated Engine
Start your engine easier and warm your cab faster in cold weather with this cartridge-style engine block heater. Heating your engine coolant keeps it from thickening and freezing, resulting in more reliable start-ups and smoother operation altogether. It also lessens the workload and extends the life of your vehicle's battery. And because starting your engine when it's warm creates less condensation in the engine block than starting it when it's cold, your engine will get better initial fuel vaporization, which causes fewer emissions and less pollution.
Cartridge-Style Heater
This cartridge-style heater simply clips into the cavity of your engine block. There is no need to remove the core frost plug. The power cord on the heater is removable so that you won't need to buy a whole new heater if the cord gets damaged. The cord can be routed through your grille for easy access to a 120-volt outlet or extension cord. Make sure the heating element is fully submerged in the coolant before plugging it in.
11812 Kat's Heaters Custom-Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge - Removable Power Cord - 120 Volts - 400 Watts
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts - KH11812
Average Customer Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars (138 Customer Reviews)
This cartridge heater clips into the cavity of your engine block and submerges in the coolant to keep engine fluids from thickening. Results in easier start-ups, faster heating of your cab, and less wear and tear on your vehicle in cold weather.by: Spencer11/02/2023
Had to modify it to try and get this to fit as other people showed. Wouldn't fit and because it was modified it can't be returned. It would fit but you would be taking apart the engine cooling system because of rigid metal tubes and their brackets would have to be modified as its right infront of the hole, just to fit this into the slot of the block. Not worth the effort or time unless you want to pay a large amount of money to get someone to install it. Or if you have all the tools and a lift to install it yourself, since you will be going from underneath as well as above.
by: Jack B01/15/2021
2015 Hyundai Sonata
2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.4 install. Have to remove air intake, very tight to get it in just enough space. Had to trim a little bit to make it fit but nothing ever fits perfect. Picture say it all.
by: Gord 02/07/2023
Fits like the factory one. The only issue I had is that the electrical cord is a bit on the short side. Other than that the heater works great.
by: Daniel Van Clieaf01/20/2019
2016 Hyundai Elantra
I live in northern Ontario, Canada. Average temp is -20 but has gone as low as -30/-35. This heater was installed in a 2016 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0 engine. Installation was easy once the battery box was removed. Slipped in the cavity real nice. The heater was plugged in for 4 hours at -20c. I then tested the engine for warmth. To my surprise the engine block was warm to the touch and the snow had a small circle on the hood where it started to melt. This surpassed my expectation, and I highly recommend this heater. Uses 350 watts per hr. That's less than a frost plug heater at 550 watts per hr. Shipping, packaging and instructions all great.
by: Daniel02/22/2022
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
I cannot rate the product (which may be really fine) since there is no instructions given on installation so I'm stalled. Well the so called "instructions sheet" says to put the heater in the "cartridge" but doesn't give the slighlest idea where it is other than stating that for my car its situation is " LF" whatever that means.
Not on par with etrailer's business practices !
Jenny N.
3/1/2022
I recommend watching the engine block review video that I have linked below. The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander has a transverse engine which would be mounted perpendicularly to the direction of travel, lying horizontally within the engine bay. You can see a diagram that shows the locations of the holes on the engine in the link below. The LF stands for left front.
by: Michel09/01/2020
2016 Hyundai Elantra
Very well made, easy to install on Hyundai Elantra GLS 2016 with 1.8 engine. Lightning fast shipping at an incredible price of $[x] from USA to Canada. Very pleased doing business with Etrailer and will do again for sure!
Michel
9/2/2021
Still working like new. Im still very pleased with my purchase
by: Richie04/11/2019
Ford Flex
The heater worked good, finding out where to install it was difficult. It did not go where the manufacturer stated even after calling for help. Found the location using a flex line camera. Had to remove parts from the engine to install. Car started in 20 below weather several times, used a timer to turn on when needed.
by: Tina11/01/2017
2016 Kia Optima
Product is good so far we will see when things get truly cold here in Alaska. The unit is a little long for my car bit fit in just fine. I will keep etrailer notified of any issues...
by: Paul F.01/12/2017
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
Jonathon at eTrailers help me verify this product would work in a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD 2.0T.
Installation was done by a 3rd party for about $100.
We've had days of -20 to -30 C weather a few times now this winter. Works as it should.
by: Jean09/06/2019
Kia
Easy install on 2016 Kia Sorento- instructional video awesome to guide the installation.
by: Curtis08/11/2022
Does not fit my 2016 Santa fe 2.4
David B.
8/25/2022
Can you be more detailed in how it doesnt fit? To longwide?
by: John 11/21/2022
John
11/22/2023
Perfectly. Heats the engine quickly even in Alberta temperatures.
by: Marcel G.09/29/2017
2015 Hyundai Accent
So far so good. It was a pretty easy do it yourself install, and I'm very happy with the product.
by: Terry12/14/2020
Of course it was a difficult install but it works great and still does.
by: Cynthia 11/30/2021
2016 Hyundai Elantra
I haven't had to use it yet as it is still warm but it fit perfectly in my 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT
by: Diego 09/28/2021
It is working good just what I expected to it works.
by: Willie01/26/2017
2016 Ram ProMaster-City
Peoduct fit perfectly after finding the right place to install. Very easy to install as well.
by: Rosaire Lebel12/29/2019
good product
good price
by: Chad12/02/2017
2008 Jeep Patriot
Worked perfectly and at a great price.
by: Bill01/28/2018
2011 Hyundai Sonata
good price fast delivery very satisfied
by: Peter A11/21/2021
by: Austin 09/20/2021
by: Arnold 09/11/2021
by: Paul 11/23/2021
by: William 05/12/2024
helps alot with the winter months engine turns over easier Considering Toyota said that it wouldnt work on my 2022 4 Runner which I knew it would having a Tacoma before with the same engine 4.0 every little bit helps at -15
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Daniel C.
1/21/2020
This heater is by far the best thing since sliced bread. This little heater will keep the engine warm to the touch at any temp outside. Still working great after one year.