2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Vehicle Engine Heaters

Name: Kat's Heaters Custom Engine Block Heater - Frost Plug Style - 120V - 400 Watts - 28 mm
Brand: Kats Heaters
SKU: KH11484
Price: 79.18 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.41935483870968 (124 reviews)

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Kat's Heaters Custom Engine Block Heater - Frost Plug Style - 120V - 400 Watts - 28 mm
6.2L V8 Engine

124 reviews

Code: KH11484

$79.18

Retail:$97.43

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Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Engine Block Heater
Frost Plug Style
CSA Approved
400 Watts

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.

Installation Notes:

OEM factory heater is thermostatically controlled; this product has a thermostat while part KH11455 is a heater without a thermostat

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Zerostart Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Frost Plug Style - 120V - 600 Watts
6.2L V8 Engine

Code: ZE54VR

$42.30

Retail:$56.26

You Save: 25%

Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Engine Block Heater
Frost Plug Style
CSA Approved
120 Volts
600 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 - 4.9L to 8.2L Engine - 12V - 18 oz - Automatic
6.2L V8 Engine

Code: KH33230

$297.03

Vehicle Heaters Specs:

Fluid Injection Starter
Automatic Operation
12 Volts
300 - 499 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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Zerostart Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Frost Plug Style - 120V - 400 Watts
6.2L V8 Engine

Code: ZE78VR

$90.37

Retail:$120.18

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
6.2L V8 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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