Block heaters for G35s for those of us that live in the frozen north

[jhmcastle]

I just got a G35X 2005 and was wondering if anyone knows what it takes to get a block heater installed. Also what about a recirculating heater. Are they any good?

[joe603]

I was stationed in Minot ND...

There are a few different types. One is a magnetic heater that goes on the oil pan. It's not as effective as the coolant heater type. They are spliced in-line with a coolant hose.

[jhmcastle]

Thanks for the info. So far i have been waiting for the block heater to arrive at my local parts store. I was told also that a infiniti dealer will have to do the install of either the coolant heater or block heater so we will see how things turn out.

[cheapazz]

If yer cheap like me you can go to the mobile home/ trailer department and find the plug in heater that goes into the water pipes........it's a very small thin steel rod they use and it is perfect for sliding into the oil dipstick tube and will keep yer oil warm. Can ya tell I grew up in the podunk on a farm?? We used it for our deisel pickups when it got really cold. There are also freeze plug replacement plug-in types........just don't think they make 'em for our cars. Do G's even have freezeplugs?????

[joe603]

I wouldn't mess with plugs...

Just get the coolant-type heater. Simple to install and it will keep the engine warm. Make sure to use the proper oil weight for the temp.