how long will car warm up before shutting off
806197
Theres different settings you can choose but I think the default is 20 minutes which is where we left it for our F150.
806198
12 minute increments 12-48mins. Default is 24 mins. Option #20 in your settings.
1225253
This is a built in safety feature so it doesn't overheat, so just give it a few minutes to cool off then it will start up again.
884816
Depends on if the 12 volt outlet is constant or switched. If it is always on when the car is off and you will be away from the car for more than a few hours it should be unplugged as it has a minor current draw.
1982483
About 3 hours although you can shut the unit off when you are done using it to save fuel.
99261
It is low-voltage DC and low-power, so it takes 5-10 minutes to warm up, and it shuts off automatically if left on for ~10 hours. We turn ours on (1-button) as we're getting ready for bed, and it is always plenty warm in time. I use mine on level 2 (of 10), because the higher settings can get very toasty.
458452
And depending on the year of the vehicle the cigarette lighter will turn off when the car is shut off but in most cases to be safe rather rather than sorry you should unplug it or hardwire it in.
515498
Hey man I have an 06 evo. It took prob about 100 miles for warm idle to go back to normal. But maybe a few hundred miles for the cold start idle to go back to normal. It takes a while to relearn. Good luck! Great product, great price
1460739
I use on all of my vehicles,( -10° to -40° temps )these: battery wrap, water hose warmer (warm heater air right away), oil pan warmer (magnetic)(crank over right away). I have both gas and diesel vehicles. So it just depends on what u want/need. Warming pad warms top of engine so probably works on battery and some on radiator and water in top of block area, doubt oil (bottom of engine)
246215
If it can't be plugged in overnight how long would I have to leave this plugged in for so that the engine is warm enough to start easily and not cause premature wear on the engine?
2203545
YES it will burnout faster than you can turn the power off. Look for an electric charcoal starter but be very careful they become very very hot
337613
Just car... Make sure you start warming that bottle a minimum of 20-45 min before you need it!! (Depends on size of bottle)
1438387
I wish I knew, because this is a common problem. But I have a suggestion. When you are done using it, donot turn it off! Turn it on the coolest setting, zero I think, and let it cool down with air blowing through it. About 45 minutes. Otherwise you will burn up the heating element!
1021421
It seems to stay pretty warm for I would say 30 minutes once it is fully heated up. I typically just leave it plugged in the entire time I am in my vehicle for my pet so he stays plenty warm. Once I shut off my truck - it shuts off but stays warm for a good while.
1089335
Yes you can. But I would imagine it would take between 20 to 30 minutes for it to warm up. So you would need to preplan and be extremely cautious because the can will get very hot.
1612485
how long can it run before it becomes to hot and you have to turn it off to cool ?
1113258
For most block heaters in vehicles you can plug them in when they are cold or cool for 1/2 hr to an hour and then feel the bottom of your engine and oil pan region for any warmth.
343908
Mine turned off when the car engine was not running. I don't know long the items will stay cool for. We only tested for six hours with no power. The food was cold.Hope this helps