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Originally Posted by synergie
re: Block heater
A block heater wasn't included with the car - not sure if this is across Canada or just where I bought it. The salesperson said it wasn't necessary and that a battery warmer would suffice on the coldest days. We'll see.
I had to wait a month longer to get the Magnetic Pearl, but it was worth it. Apparently the 2007 models are arriving in October, but I was too impatient to wait *that* long.
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Block heaters are not standard for canadian Honda models. But even in southern Ontario they are a necessity, especially during the winter months - I strongly recommend you get one installed as it will improve your milleage and reduce engine wear.
For instance, in my case, I plug in the car to a timer every night even during the summer days. The timer simply turns on the power to the block heater exactly 1.5 hours before I unplug and leave for work in the mornings. On most vehicles this could be seen as overkill, but on hybrids the milleage and efficiency benefits are undeniable.
Cheers;
MSantos