2012 Toyota Tacoma Vehicle Engine Heaters

Name: Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts
Brand: Kats Heaters
SKU: KH11813
Price: 81.84 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.23353293413174 (167 reviews)

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Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts
4.0L V6 Engine

167 reviews

Code: KH11813

$81.84

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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 transfers heat through the block to help warm engine fluids resulting 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
2.7L I4 Engine

9 reviews

Code: KH33112

$192.45

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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
4.0L V6 Engine

9 reviews

Code: KH33112

$192.45

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
2.7L I4 Engine

124 reviews

Code: KH11481

$52.10

Retail:$55.24

You Save: 6%

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Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Engine Block Heater
Frost Plug Style
CSA Approved
400 Watts

Recommended Mounting Location:

Right Front

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 - 3.3L to 4.9L Engine - 12V - 18 oz - Automatic
4.0L V6 Engine

Code: KH33220

$310.37

Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Fluid Injection Starter
Automatic Operation
12 Volts
200 - 299 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
2.7L I4 Engine

Code: KH33210

$304.96

Vehicle Heaters Specs:

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

Features:

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Zerostart Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Frost Plug Style - 120V - 400 Watts
4.0L V6 Engine

Code: ZE62FR

$39.38

Retail:$52.39

You Save: 25%

Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Engine Block Heater
Frost Plug Style
CSA Approved
120 Volts
400 Watts

Features:

This heater fits directly into the frost plug port and features a copper heating element with a forged brass adapter.

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Kat's Heaters Ether Start Fluid Injection System - 3.3L to 8.2L Engine - 18 oz - Pull Cable
4.0L V6 Engine

Code: KH33180

$206.90

Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Fluid Injection Starter
Pull Cable Operation
200 - 499 CID Engine

Features:

Simply pull a knob that installs in your cab to inject ether fuel (not included) into your intake manifold and get fast, reliable startups in cold weather. Manual design means you get to choose when fluid is dispensed, and no electricity is needed.

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