Block Heater - Toyota Yaris Forums

bronsin · 06-14-2011, 10:26 AM

What is involved in adding a Toyota block heater to a Yaris? I ask because I drive only 6 miles to work and in the winter a large percentage of that is with a less than warmed up engine. Im thinking maybe the mileage will be better. I got ~30 mpg last winter.

Thanks!

BEEF · 06-14-2011, 11:00 AM

my question is with such a short commute, is it worth the extra cost for the block heater and the hour to two hours of running it?

I dabbled with the idea years ago but I am usually on my way to work about 30 minutes after I wake up in the morning. it's just enough time to take a shower, get dressed, and out I go.

I wouldn't think it would be that invoved and you could possibly use a universal one. there are also the type that circulate the coolant and the type that just sticks on. I have heard the one that circulates coolant is better though I really am not speaking from experience.

good luck

CTScott · 06-14-2011, 11:23 AM

The genuine Toyota one (00113-00902) is a bit of a pain to install. It installs in place of the freeze out plug on the rear left side of the block.

I have heard good things about the oil pan heaters, specifically the Proheat one. And, they are trivial to install:

http://www.engineheaters.com/

bronsin · 06-14-2011, 01:44 PM

But you need a flat oil pan to install them, which the Yaris doesnt have.

CTScott · 06-14-2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronsin

But you need a flat oil pan to install them, which the Yaris doesnt have.

The smallest mofel (154) is only 2.5" x 4". I would think that there's enough of a flat spot to fit that.

06-14-2011, 10:26 AM	#1
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Block Heater What is involved in adding a Toyota block heater to a Yaris? I ask because I drive only 6 miles to work and in the winter a large percentage of that is with a less than warmed up engine. Im thinking maybe the mileage will be better. I got ~30 mpg last winter. Thanks!

06-14-2011, 11:00 AM	#2
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	my question is with such a short commute, is it worth the extra cost for the block heater and the hour to two hours of running it? I dabbled with the idea years ago but I am usually on my way to work about 30 minutes after I wake up in the morning. it's just enough time to take a shower, get dressed, and out I go. I wouldn't think it would be that invoved and you could possibly use a universal one. there are also the type that circulate the coolant and the type that just sticks on. I have heard the one that circulates coolant is better though I really am not speaking from experience. good luck __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

06-14-2011, 11:23 AM	#3
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	The genuine Toyota one (00113-00902) is a bit of a pain to install. It installs in place of the freeze out plug on the rear left side of the block. I have heard good things about the oil pan heaters, specifically the Proheat one. And, they are trivial to install: http://www.engineheaters.com/ __________________

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bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	But you need a flat oil pan to install them, which the Yaris doesnt have.