Expert Answers about Vehicle-Heaters

• Does The Kat Heater Engine Block Cartridge For 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Have A Thermostat?
• For your 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, the heater that is a confirmed fit for your vehicle is the Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts, # KH11811. I reached out to my contact at Kat's and he said these heaters have a temperature control that is based on the model of vehicle and heater that is application specific. You will want to make sure you get the right heater for your vehicle to prevent issues.
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• Recommended Oil Pan Heater for a 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 with 2.7L I5 Engine
• I have a few options for your 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 with 2.7L I5 Engine, a block heater like the Kat's Heaters Custom Engine Block Heater part # KH11483 or an engine oil pan heater like the Kat's Heaters Oil or Transmission Pan Heating Pad part # KH24500. I recommend the block heater as it's a custom fit, designed for your exact vehicle whereas the oil pan heater is a universal stick-on type. I agree that an oil pan heater with direct submersion would be best but this is unfortunately...
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• Why Can't The Kat's Heaters Radiator Hoe Heater Be On While The Vehicle Is Running
• Starting the vehicle while the Kat's Heaters Lower Radiator Hose Heater w/ 270 F Thermostat # KH16500 could cause an overheating issue so the recommend unplugging it first before starting the vehicle. If you get an outlet timer and set it turn off just before the time when you usually use your remote start to warm up the vehicle you shouldn't have an issue. Timers can be purchased at a local hardware store for super cheap.
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• Can The Kat's Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater Be Used To Keep Vehicle Warm all Night?
• Yes, the Kat's Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater # KH37100 can be left on all night inside your car to keep the interior warm. Do understand that it is a heater and will dry out the air inside a sealed vehicle which may make it uncomfortable and dry out any leather interiors. A better option may be to set it up on either a timer or wireless switch like several people use on their Christmas lights. This will also help to save you power from the heater running to keep the car warm all night.
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• Could Kat's Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater # KH37100 be Used with Inverter
• As long as the inverter you are using can provide the 900 watt power requirement that the Kat's Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater # KH37100 requires it would work well.
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• Can 1,000 Watt Inverter Run 900 Watt Kats Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater
• The Kat's Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater # KH37100 only uses 900 watts so a 1,000 watt inverter will suffice. Attached is a review video for you to check out.
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• Cord Length For The Kat's Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater # KH37650
• Hey Sarah, The cord length of the Kat's Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater # KH37650 is 65" from the base to the 12v plug.
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• Thread Size Of Kats Engine Block Heater
• The Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater, like part # KH11409 are vehicle and engine specific. The threads on the # KH11409 are 3/4 inch NPT. If you want to let me know the year make and model of the vehicle you want to use the heater on I will recommend the right heater that will work for you if available.
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• Engine Oil Heater for a 2006 Ford F-150
• The Kat's Heaters Engine Oil Dipstick Heater part # KH15200 is a universal fit oil heater that is designed to work on a variety of applications. We have not yet tested this heater on a 2006 Ford F-150 but as long as your dipstick tube is 1/4" in diameter or larger and at least 5" of the 24" dipstick is submerged in oil, then this heater will work well for you. A better option would be to use a pad heater like the Kat's Heaters Heating Pad part # KH26150 which is compatible with almost...
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• Why Cant you Start the Vehicle with a Kats Tank Heater Plugged In
• According to my contact at Five Star Manufacturing (Kat's), the vehicle cannot be started while the Kat's Heaters Thermostatically Controlled Circulating Tank Heater part # KH13150 is plugged in because, "Once the vehicle is started or running there is a chance that an air pocket can go through and it would then be exposed to the element. This exposure could then cause the element to burn out". With that being said, starting the vehicle prior to entry is not really needed using the tank...
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• Should the Kat's Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater KH37650 Make Noise when On
• The fan in the Kat's Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater - 150 Watt - 12V Item # KH37650 isn't all that powerful so if you are using it in a running vehicle you probably would not hear it. If you cannot feel any air moving make sure that the outlet it is plugged into has power. If the vehicle is off it may not have power. If the outlet has power and the unit isn't running when switched on then it could be the fuse. The fuse is located in the plug end that plugs into the outlet. Usually you...
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• Vehicle Engine Heater for 1998 Dodge Ram 8.0L V10
• The Kat's Heaters Thermostatically Controlled Circulating Tank Heater - 120V - 2,000 Watts - 15 Amps # KH13200 is designed for a coolant system with a 41 to 60 quart capacity so it is not a fit for your vehicle. Your vehicle has a 21.75 quarts. The manufacturer states you cannot start your vehicle with that heater plugged so the remote start would not be okay anyway. For your vehicle, the manufacturer recommends the Kat's Heaters Ether Start Fluid Injection System - 4.9L to 8.2L Engine...
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• Inlet and Outlet Diameter of Radiator Hose Lines of Kat's Heaters Auxiliary Vehicle Heater KH38700
• I checked with Kat's and the inlet and outlet diameter of the Kat's Heaters Auxiliary Vehicle Heater # KH38700 is 5/8 inch.
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• Which Kats Heater Do I Use for My 2016 Chevy Equinox 2.4L I-4 Engine
• I checked with Kat's Heaters and they determine which heater to use by the OEM parts that are available for your vehicle. The 2016 Chevy Equinox with the 2.4L I-4 engine did not use a plug heater like the # KH11811, but instead will use an oil pan heater to accomplish the same thing. You will want to use the Kat's Heaters Oil or Transmission Pan Heating Pad # KH24100, which is the correct heater for your vehicle and will work on oil or transmissions with no more than 7 quarts of fluid....
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• Kat's Block Heaters Locations For A 2016 Kia Sorento
• The Kat's part number for the Kat's Heater the fits your 2016 Kia Sorento, is 11812. The etrailer part number for the Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts is, part # KH11812. If your 2016 Kia Sorento has the 2.4 I4 engine, this is the Kat's block heater that is compatible with your vehicle. This block heater will install towards the right rear of the engine on the passenger side between the middle and end of the engine. On the Kat's Heater engine...
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• Do I Need to Dilute the Coolant in my Car to Install the Kat's Engine Block Heater
• The Kat's Heaters Custom Engine Block Heater part # KH11419 is a confirmed fit for the 1.3 I4 engine in your 2007 Honda Fit. I recommend using a heater plug cover such as part # KH28405 to protect the plug on the power cord from corrosion while not in use. Nearly all vehicle's on the road today run a 50/50 mix between water and antifreeze. The coolant in your vehicle is already mixed with the correct ratio of water and antifreeze. The above block heater is a frost plug style meaning it...
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• Does Kat's Magnetic Engine Oil Heater Have A Thermostat
• The Kat's Heaters Handi-Heat Magnum Magnetic Engine Oil Heater, part # KH1190, does not have a thermostat included. It has a heat output between 300 and 400 degrees F and the heating area is approximately 20 square inches. This does plug into a 110 outlet and is a 300 watt heater. Many customers will install the heater and leave it on overnight, while others will plug it in for a couple of hours before starting the vehicle to warm the oil. I have attached a link to a video that shows...
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• Can The Kat's Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater # KH37100 Prevent Snow Accumulation On A Vehicle Roof
• The Kat's Heaters Vehicle Interior Heater # KH37100 would definitely help keep the interior of a Mini Cooper warm during snowy weather, but it hasn't been tested to see if the rise in temperature would be enough to warm the top high enough to melt any snow accumulation. This heater doesn't have an on/off switch so you'd have to have it on a timer switch to prevent it from running constantly. The temperature isn't controllable but the heater does have an overheat protection feature to shut...
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• Recommended Heater for the Interior of a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan for Camping in the Van
• Your best option is going to be an electric heater. The other options are heaters that use heated vehicle coolant which means you would have to have your 2016 Dodge Caravan running to maintain the heat. To avoid draining the battery down as fast I recommend a heater that uses the least amount of wattage. That would be Kat's heater # KH37650 which is rated at 150 watts. If you are the only one camping out in the van then this heater would be enough. But if there are 2 or more people in...
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• Will Kat's Heaters Circulating Tank Heater Work on 2003 Tacoma with 3.4L V6
• I spoke to my tech contact at Kat's Heaters and he confirmed that many owners of vehicles such as your 2003 3.4L V6 Tacoma are using the Circulating Tank Heater # KH13100. The heater's high fluid volume capacity is not any issue. We do also offer many lower radiator hose adapters like # KH28114 that you can see by scrolling down on the page for the heater.
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