Block Heater Installation Tips

There's a very complete and detailed installation guide on priuschat.com (you'll have to do a search... typically abbreviated EBH), and they usually have a group buy from time-to-time to get a slightly better price. I plan to get two this year.

Thanks for the reference. I've seen that guide. I'd prefer to have someone do it for me, as it looks like quite a compicated and sizable task.

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Thanks for the reference.  I've seen that guide. I prefer to have someone do it for me, as it looks like quite a complicated task.

BTW, has anyone tried a Tank-Type coolant heater on their Prius like the one below?

It's actually quite simple to install. It took me less than an hour, without rushing. If you have a jack and jackstands, and don't mind getting some grease on your hands, it's not a big operation.

I'd be very wary of something like that, since the Prius pumps its coolant into a holding thermos when you shut it off, and while I'm sure the system isn't completely dry at that point, having a device that's designed for a system that's always full of coolant might not work too well.

Or you can contact Wayne the FireEngineer on PriusChat. He could install it for you in less time that it takes to order and consume a coffee and donut. And he'll do it for free if he is available.

Would you happen to know where Wayne lives? Thanks!

I've talked with Wayne and he'll be installing my EBH this week.

Thanks Willie!

Willie K. Yee, MD wrote:

It's a Toyota OEM product. I installed my own. They come standard on CAN models I hear, so there should be no risk.

G-Man

The above quote was in response to someone who asked if they could use a tank-type heater from JC Whitney, and not the Toyota OEM heater. In the same post I stated that the OEM heater was very easy to install.

Wayne installed my EBH yesterday AM. He was here for about half an hour total. He said his record EBH installation time was a mere 7 minutes!

Thanks again for the reference Willie!

And special kudos and thanks to Wayne. He made a 2.5 hour drive from Chicago to N central IN just to install my EBH!

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