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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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I've been thinking of installing a block heater on my 2004 C320 4Matic.
Is this difficult for a home-mechanic?
I think that in-line circulating coolant heaters are the dealer installed style. They were on our 01 M-Class. I've heard that the 320 4Matic installation is "tight".
Are pan heaters an option?
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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2011 E350 Bluetec, 1996 S320 & 2006 E320 CDI Sold to my son & 2017 GMC 2500 Diesel Pick up
Pete, After living in Fairbanks for 10 year I know the block heater is the best. But not knowing your car all I can say is Circulating heaters, Dip stick heaters etc all work ok but not as well or safly as the block heater. Or you could do like me and move to Arizona.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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RCS - The thought of moving to the sunny south has crossed my mind!
I guess that I'm leaning toward the dealer installed....
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