If you live someplace that gets cold winters, then you'll be familiar with the practise of plugging in your car's engine block heater on frigid nights. Doing so can be difficult, however, plus you may ...

Many drivers may have never heard of engine block heaters. However, these devices can be extremely useful, depending on where you live. Here's what to know.

Is there any benefit to plugging your car’s block heater in when it’s not super cold outside, like only around minus 5 or 10 degrees Celsius? I’ve always just plugged in my car all winter long, and ...

Don’t be one of dozens of Manitobans who find their vehicles wrecked by fire due to broken block heater plugs or worn-out extension cords, says Manitoba Public Insurance. MPI said a “cracked extension ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter mornings can be especially tough for diesel truck owners, as freezing temperatures push engines to their limits. As a truck enthusiast, ...

I just moved back to Alberta after 25 years in the United States. Do modern cars still have to be plugged in during the winter? If they do, then at what temperature should I do it? Does it need to be ...

Anchorage auto mechanic Bret Moffet stood underneath a forest green pickup truck last week that was hoisted about seven feet in the air. He used a long wrench to unscrew a bolt hidden deep in a maze ...

Four public buildings around Fairbanks will offer more electrical outlets in their parking lots next year to encourage customers to plug-in their engine-block heaters during cold snaps. The project is ...

General Motors is recalling over 368,000 pickups and other trucks worldwide after 19 reports of fires caused by engine block heater cords. The recall covers certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 ...

According to a recent service update, GM has identified a potential issue affecting the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD in which the engine block heater cord may not be fully seated, along with instructions ...

General Motors is recalling over 368,000 pickups and other trucks worldwide after 19 reports of fires caused by engine block heater cords. The recall covers certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 ...