Have you ever plugged in your car in the winter? Not an electric car, but a regular gasoline-powered car.?

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What car should I get as my first car?

Some cars for winter environments have external engine warmers. You plug those in and the engine stays warm, and will turn over easily next morning.

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Is the power outlet the same as a cigarette power plug on a 2005 Camry?

Yeah, it helps them start alot easier

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Parking permits?

YES all the time ,its called a block heater because it heats up the engine block , it makes for easier starts because it keeps the oil in the engine warm . I live in Canada , most vehicles ,here, have them

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How can i tell if my radar detector is working?

yes and depending where you are it will start and run better
if its really cold youll be able to start it easier which will save your starter, i lived in calgary and the temp got to 50 below celsius and i worked graveyard shift, every morning i got in my car and with no problems it started and the heater got hotter faster. do it if you can

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Car Donation, please help???

sure, lived in Montana for 10 years... in fact I installed the plug myself, was fairly easy. Keeps the engine oil warm which allows the car to start easier

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Yes, here in Canada we all do it. Most of the time it helps. But when things get really bad, it can screw up. I know people who had problems even with the plug. My dad use it and it works fine and help to start the car in a second.

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As common as it is, what is the reasoning behind driving around town with a flyer under your windshield wiper?

they have oil-pan heaters you can purchase to keep your oil warm if you live in an area that gets below -10 degrees far.
if you don't then don't worry about it oil is good till then, below that it will gel up Think of jam in oil pan is what gelling is

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Anyone else learning to drive feel how i feel?

I started my 318 dodge at 49 below, and while it did start right up, it showed no oil pressure for 4 or 5 minutes. You should use a block heater for extreme cold.

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Why is it illegal to park in a handicapped parking space but its ok to use a handicapped toilet?

yes....there are 2 basic type,s of engine heater,s....one is installed in the cooling system [ usually in the lower radiator hose ]..it keep.s the coolant warm....the other type come,s in several styles [ dip stick heater, oil pan heater,etc.] it,s function is to keep the oil warm......in very cold climates both are sometime,s used.

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