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#1 ·
Block heater available on 2013 US Elantra (1.8)? Yes, no, maybe?

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#4 · (Edited)
In past post's it was determined (perhaps incorrectly) that the block heater from Canadian dealers would not fit cars in the States. I found this odd. However, the new Elantra GT with the 1.8nu is available in the States with a block heater. Just wondering if something changed or the original post about it not fitting USA model was wrong. ^_^

On a side note I did not find link in accessories. :( By the way! I'm not really in Saska. I'm in the states. :)
 
#6 · (Edited)
That's my feeling too Xion. However one member tried to have the dealer put one in that he ordered from Canada and it would not fit because of some very small protrusion in the mounting hole. It's possible that he had a bit of casting protruding. I think I am going to order one from a dealer in Canada and make it fit.
 
#8 ·
I doubt that! it's not in their financial interest to make the engine different for Canada but we never know. Anyway is a block heater really necessary where you live? I had one on my previous car and used it a few times, it's nice to have the engine get warmer faster but last winter it has not been that cold here in Quebec, a blcok heater is necassary when you live in Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut but winters in southern Canada are not as cold as they used to so I'm wondering if I should get one installed.

lol....i remember the first time i mentioned "block heater" in the south....got some funny looks and some stupid/serious questions....sorry thats all the input i have on that
it's like trying to sell a fridge to Inuits.
 
#11 ·
If anyone finds out 100% that you can get one installed in Canada from 2011-13 let us know, I know I'd love one for the -20 to -30 nights I just put mine on a timer for 3 or 4am till I get out there so the oils nice & warm and the heater heats up quick!
 
#14 · (Edited)
I should know if this is possible by next weekend. Might even do a "how to install" with pictures. :D Mine is a US model. They are routinely installed in the Canadian versions so it is definitely possible in the models in Canada. The question is whether or not you can install one in the US models. Hyundai is very coy about answering this, telling me it is "under development"at this time. I'm gonna find out myself.
 
#12 ·
Also consider using synthetic oil for better cold-weather starts. This addresses the real issue of oil starvation at startup, while allowing the engine to warm up in the most even, efficient way possible... by running. The Elantra's engine warms up very quickly.

The problem with (freeze-plug) block heaters is that they only warm a small portion of the engine's coolant, which does little good for the engine when used over short periods of time. To thoroughly warm the engine oil requires you to leave the thing plugged in for several hours, which arguably wastes more energy than it's worth.
 
#13 · (Edited)
The block heater is 400 watts. 3-4 hours of run time is not expensive. When -20 to -30 I'm more than willing to pay. If not just to have the defroster heat up quicker. My thermostat opens in half the time it takes without the block heater in my Mazda. I have full heat before I leave my subdivision (1/2 mile).
 
#17 ·
Hey Tom4972, did you ever get around to getting the heater and look into the install?

I should know if this is possible by next weekend. Might even do a "how to install" with pictures. :D Mine is a US model. They are routinely installed in the Canadian versions so it is definitely possible in the models in Canada. The question is whether or not you can install one in the US models. Hyundai is very coy about answering this, telling me it is "under development"at this time. I'm gonna find out myself. Last edited by Tom4972; 08-18-2012 at 08:16 AM.
I am very interested in this also, I'm also in the US and the dealers aren't that interested in my desires. Thanks.
 
#26 ·
What about the heater block install? Is it a cartridge type heater and so doesn't involve draining coolant or does it sit in the water jacket?
I can see what looks like a freeze plug that is press fit, not a pipe fitting type that you can screw out. (End of block/head at battery end) There is also a plate with 3 bolts to the left of this plug that has a gasket behind it that I wonder about. Does anyone have any technical information they can offer on the block heater install? I want to install one to help with fuel economy which falls off considerably in the winter. Thanks
 
#31 ·
Actually the block heater is inserted into a pre-drilled hole in the block. No draining of antifreeze to install, unlike the freeze plug type.
I just installed one. I have a US model and they do not have an option for a block heater but the Canadian models do.

I ordered mine from dealer in Ottawa and it fit like a glove in my US model. $100 and well worth it come winter. :)
 
#30 ·
It's never as cold during the day as during the night. I use the car at noon so the engine starts OK at 5h00. This morning it was -14°C (6.8°F) and my car started like if it was summer ;) the engine was warm before I got to work. I'm satisfied with it.
 
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