Engine Block Heater

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/Engine-Block-Heater-Trooper-ftopict227818.html (Engine Block Heater for Trooper)
I am looking into installing an engine block heater in my Trooper. What does anyone know about these things? I am likely moving to Montana soon and would like some options/opinions. How much $$$? How difficult to install yourself? Where does it go in the engine? Is there one type of heater th..
« In my biased opinion the heater produced by Pinedale Products of Chalk River Ontario is the best choice for ANY vehicle. The heater connects into one of the heater hoses so one of them must be acces.. »
« Thanks, Walt. Any thoughts on grade of motor oil for the cold climates, other than synthetic? ... »
« What engine is yours? the 3.1TD and 2.8TD Japanese market models have them as standard here in New Zealand, it's a little switch on the dashboard that looks like an enging block with a helix inside. »
« Bob-I should have mentioned that the heater used in the Crown Vic pumps the coolant around the entire engine block at the rate of about 1 gallon/minute. A conventional block heater would take consid.. »

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/2006-Civic-Sedan-Engine-Block-Heater-Installation-ftopict199777.html (2006 Civic Sedan EX, Engine Block Heater Installation)
I just got the engine block heater for the 2006 civic and decided to install it myself. To install the heater I need to remove the coolant. I wonder if it'd be a good idea to recycle the coolant into the car, since the car is very new, instead of having to buy coolant from honda. I am getting mixe..
« do you also "recycle" brake fluid and motor oil? bottom line, there's no "clean" way of capturing the coolant without getting crud in it. besides, with the labor charges you're saving by doing th.. »
« How much money do you think you'll save? A bottle of coolant isn't all that expensive, and it is far cheaper than the headaches you'll encounter if you end up with crud in the system. »
« I agree totally. Fresh coolant is the only way to go. I do have one question, however. If the op's temperatures reach the level where an engine block heater is required, I don't believe that a 50/.. »
« ------------------------------------------ They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to -40 sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also avoids the GRA.. »

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/engine-block-heater-install-05-focus-ftopict204483.html (engine block heater install on 05 focus)
how can I install a engine block heater for my 05 focus myself? I went to the dealership for a price quote and they quoted me $400 plus the $87.39 I already paid for in parts. They said they need 4 hours to complete it and they have to removed and reinstall the exhaust manifold, exhaust cover, a..

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/1990-Trooper-II-Engine-Block-Heater-ftopict251706.html (1990 Trooper II Engine Block Heater)
Where in the engine compartment is the electrical cord for Engine Block Heater? Thanks