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This frost-plug heater replaces the frost plug in 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.
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Start your engine easier and warm your cab faster in cold weather with this frost-plug-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.
This frost-plug heater replaces the core plug in your engine block. 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. If needed, a longer or shorter cord (sold separately) can be purchased to better fit your application. Make sure the heating element is fully submerged in the coolant before plugging it in.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Speaker 1: Today we're taking a look at the kats heaters, custom engine block heater. Now this unit ensures smoother startups, as well as faster heating and defrosting of your cab. It simply replaces the frost plug or the core plug in the engine block, and it's designed to submerge and cool it. It warms the engine fluid, which increases lubrication and overall performance. And it simply keeps the fluid from thickening, and it protects against damage in colder weather.This is designed to pre heat the engine, to reduce condensation in the engine block, so that emits less pollution and fewer gas emissions. And it does come with the removable power cord.
You can wrap this through your grill and then plug into the standard 120 volt AC outlet. The removable plug is a nice feature because if that ever gets damaged, if that cord gets damaged, you don't have to replace the whole unit, you just need to replace the power cord.These components over here are constructed or corrosion resistant brass. It is custom fit for your vehicle. It's CSA approved, and it's made in the USA. The diameter of this area here, this is the portion that actually fits into the engine block connection point, this is a 35 millimeter diameter.
When it comes to the wattage, we're looking at 400 watt, and an amperage of 3.3 amps.Instillation's pretty simple, again it replaces the frost plug or the core plug in the engine block, and it has the seal right here which creates a nice tight seal at the instillation area. And then you would take a small Allen tool, place it in there, tighten that up, and as you tighten, it'll spread these wings, which is going to create a nice, tight fit at the connection point.A couple of notes that I need to mention, please do not use this heater with 100% antifreeze solution. And be careful not to start your engine with the heater plugged in. That's going to do it for today's look at the kats heaters, custom engine block heater.
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (119 Customer Reviews)
This frost-plug heater replaces the frost plug in 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.I needed a frost plug core heater for my tractor. The one I bought did not have my tractor as an application. Just autos and trucks. The measurements were exactly what I needed as well as the wattage. I called a rep to confirm that the measurements were accurate and took a chance and bought it. Exact fit, easy install and happy customer! Thanks Phillip for your help. I highly recommend e-trailer for parts, supplies and great customer service.
Heater is good but it didn't fit in the frost plug hole that had the existing heater in. This replacement had a longer element and it touched the inside of block no matter what angle i turned it and would not seal properly. I think if it was in one of the other frost plugs maybe it would work? I have ordered many other block heaters from here with no issues. Like I said prob fits in different frost plug location so beware have a plan b ready. Hard to give bad review at these prices
The Kat's website says this part number does not fit my 4Runner but your website and the paperwork in the packaging says it does fit. It's leaking around it so they must be correct and your site is incorrect.
Jenny N.
12/27/2021
I wanted to reach out to you in regards to your review on the engine block heater. You mentioned that the heater is not working correctly and I have a question that I would like to ask. What size engine does your 2000 Toyota 4 Runner have?
Desiree
12/27/2021
Engine size is 5ZFE, 3.4 L V6
Jenny N.
12/27/2021
I have reached out to the manufacturer and confirmed that it will fit a 2000 Toyota 4runner with a 5ZFE, 3.4 L V6 engine. The best location to install the heater block on a conventional front facing engine is the left rear location.
This review is for block heater KH11461 installed in a Mahindra 5010 with the 49 hp Daedong engine, after one year. This block heater came with the tapered bushing to fit in a 1 1/4" frost plug hole next to the starter. Tap out the frost plug (screwdriver, hammer) Tap in bushing (hammer piece of wood and sleeve retainer from NAPA). Screw in the block heater. Fill with antifreeze and run the engine to ensure there is no air in the cooling system to prevent burning out the heater. I also added a battery heater and trickle charger all on 1 cord permanently mounted under the hood. This now starts well below zero easily. etrailer has a video of this product.
I bought this because it is advertised as a fit for the 2015 Nissan Rogue. When I took it to my Nissan dealership service center, and they attempted to install it, they said it is not the correct size for all 2015 Nissan Rogues because at some point there had an engine block revision that changed the size of the engine block service ports. Thus, the product information on etrailer.com is incorrect, or at the least, misleading. Installation of this item is not an easy task, so to expect the average car owner to disassemble down to the engine block to measure the service port to ensure a correct fit prior to purchase seems extremely unreasonable. When I called to do a return, I was told that because it fits some 2015 Rogues, I could return it, but I would have to pay the return shipping. I got the impression from the person on the phone that she was implying that it is somehow Nissan’s fault, since they revised the engine block. This is also after I had to pay labor for Nissan to attempt to install it without success. When all said and done, I’ll have lost money on this transaction, even if I didn’t have to pay the return shipping. It would just be a slightly smaller hit to the wallet if I didn’t . Poor customer service, etrailer.com. First and last time customer. Buyer beware!
They were all JUNK! Every single one failed on its 1st or 2nd use! Total crap!
This item was backordered everywhere. Kurt totally helped me out. I had limited time to get this and install it before my daughter went back to Montana. I really appreciate the help and the fact that etrailer had this in stock. Excellent service!!!!
Shipping a bit slow. Product traveled to East coast then to central Canada. I suspected in would be shipped straight North to Canada?
2nd order from etrailer. fast shipping. as advertised
Installed it on a compact tractor. Heat very fast
Fast delivery, easy check out
excellent for farm tractors; use on perkins diesels ,and simpson diesels; just installed and is working fine! a good one should last 20 years; the one I replaced (for a tractor from a tractor supply house lasted less than 2 YEARS, the one before had gone the 20 years) your block heater has a heavy duty cord and the threaded cuff lock down nut on the sender was an all time first for me, thanks. To use this kit 11409 your must already have the block bushing or the bushing for a block heater for this kit will be # 11461b and about $7.00. Noticed your were in SPRINGFIELD TN; I farm in Tn and Ky. good for you. thanks again. TERRY FITZPATRICK, Austin, Ky
The part did not fit, even though listed as it did. The cost to return was the same price as the part. Total rip-off will not do business again.
I am very satisfied. I had looked for awhile for this size and let me tell you, This company communicates and keeps you informed of your purchas and shipping. I installed this in a 1986 Massey Ferguson 3cyl diesel. No one else carries this size that I could find. I will buy from again.
I just received this block heater today and have not installed it yet but it looks real simple. etrailer.com was a great price and fast shipping
This part came and I was not told it was repackaged and sold as new. When I went to install it the wrench marks and thread marks were off. I tested it and could not find continuity so it was broken inside. Alas, when I reached out I was told it was too far out of date to ask for a new one. Granted it was a month or two after.
Haven't installed this block heater yet, as it just came yesterday. It looks to be of great quality however, and I have a Kat's block heater in another vehicle that has worked great for years. I anticipate this one will as well.
This product works perfectly! It was installed on a 2006 Ford Escape XLT. I had a dealership install the heater. Living in the Midwest, on mornings below 10 degrees, I can definitely tell a difference in the car starting. The heat was slightly warm immediately after starting the car. This heater was used everyday for four months in the middle of winter in ND. The car was parked outside all winter and was plugged in all night. No issues! I would highly recommend this product.
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put this block heater on a Kubota D1105 (RTV1100) , 2012. In place of a heater that was already there . tighten up screw to specs, I could take one finger and wiggle it. was worried when it got to temp , it would leak or pop out and lose my engine. the old one was a friction fit, not a butterfly hold .
I have got other things from etrailer that were good, blocker heater did not work with this case. Not etrailer fault. KAT heater KH11487 not up to the job, have to go back to Kubota to get part.
This worked perfectly. It wasn’t made for the tractor I put it on, so I had to fabricate an adapter and then all I had to do was plug it in. About 30 minutes after plugging it in and the engine will start in the coldest weather. Great product and great service from etrailer.
This product appears well made and durable. Perfect fit with no leaks. Its 400W capacity is less than some freeze plug heaters, but it does warm the engine well. Good price and fast shipping. Overall rating excellent.
It fitted good in the existing plug of the block heater.
Block Heater purchased for Tractor works great! No issues with ordering, shipping or product quality! Thank You!
Great. Easy to install small heater for our boat!!
Ordered 2 of these for the twin 5.9 Cummins engines in our boat. Installed them into a 3/4" NPT fitting in the head of each motor. Work great so far, keeps the motors just under 100 degrees. Makes starting much easier and almost no smoke out of either engine.
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