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Old 11-17-2009, 12:37 AM   #5
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My block heater draws 17 amps according to the ammeter above the dash.

While the 8V92 may start at lower temperatures without a block heater or Primus system turned on, the wear on the engine would be greatly increased as the oil does not circulate well at low temperatures.
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