If you live someplace that gets cold winters, then you'll be familiar with the practise of plugging in your car's engine block heater on frigid nights. Doing so can be difficult, however, plus you may ...

It’s a simple concept that came to William Topping’s inbox while he was an electrical engineering student. The pitch was to create an easier way to plug in your block heater. Now, about seven years ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter mornings can be especially tough for diesel truck owners, as ...

I just moved back to Alberta after 25 years in the United States. Do modern cars still have to be plugged in during the winter? If they do, then at what temperature should I do it? Does it need to be ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An engine is a complex assortment of components all working together to generate power. However, without fluids such as coolant and oil, the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For much of the U.S., the concept of an engine block heater is a foreign one. Even areas like the mile-high city (Denver), which faces its ...

The question: We have a new car parked outdoors for the winter and I am not sure how often I need to plug in the block heater. We live in Winnipeg where temperatures dip below -30C and I only use the ...