2012 Kia Optima Vehicle Engine Heaters

Name: Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts
Brand: Kats Heaters
SKU: KH11812
Price: 100.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.22560975609756 (164 reviews)

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Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts
2.4L I4 Engine

164 reviews

Code: KH11812

$100.75

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Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Engine Block Heater
Cartridge Style
400 Watts

Features:

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.

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Kat's Heaters Ether Start Fluid Injection System - 1.6L to 4.9L Engine - 12V - Push Button
2.0L I4 Engine

9 reviews

Code: KH33112

$190.88

In Stock

Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Fluid Injection Starter
Push Button Operation
12 Volts
100 - 299 CID Engine

Features:

Simply push a button in your cab to inject ether fuel (not included) into your intake manifold and get fast, reliable startups in cold weather. Connects to battery - no need to plug anything in. Thermostat ensures fluid is only dispensed when needed.

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Kat's Heaters Ether Start Fluid Injection System - 1.6L to 4.9L Engine - 12V - Push Button
2.4L I4 Engine

9 reviews

Code: KH33112

$190.88

In Stock

Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Fluid Injection Starter
Push Button Operation
12 Volts
100 - 299 CID Engine

Features:

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Kat's Heaters Custom Engine Block Heater - Frost Plug Style - 120V - 400 Watts - 35 mm
2.0L I4 Engine

118 reviews

Code: KH11402

$37.80

Retail:$43.85

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Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Engine Block Heater
Frost Plug Style
CSA Approved
400 Watts

Recommended Mounting Location:

12 o'clock

Features:

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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Kat's Heaters Ether Start Fluid Injection System - 1.6L to 3.3L Engine - 12V - 18 oz - Automatic
2.0L I4 Engine

Code: KH33210

$296.44

Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Fluid Injection Starter
Automatic Operation
12 Volts
100 - 199 CID Engine
18 Oz Fuel Cylinder

Features:

Just turn your ignition to inject ether fuel (not included) into your intake manifold and get fast, reliable startups in cold weather. Connects to battery - no need to plug anything in. Thermostat ensures fluid is only dispensed when needed.

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Kat's Heaters Ether Start Fluid Injection System - 1.6L to 3.3L Engine - 12V - 18 oz - Automatic
2.4L I4 Engine

Code: KH33210

$296.44

Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Fluid Injection Starter
Automatic Operation
12 Volts
100 - 199 CID Engine
18 Oz Fuel Cylinder

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