M1028 Block Heater in Atlanta GA?

[Makincold]

So I have the radiator out of my M1028 and while replacing cooling system components it got me wondering while I have the system down do I want to install a block heater?
Will it get cold enough in Atlanta for my 6.2 to NEED a block heater?
Since, relatively speaking, they are "cheap" do I want one in the block while its drained even if I don’t "need" it?
Options and opinions greatly appreciated

 

[1986Blazerk5]

I bought one and it was only 22.95 at orielly auto parts. i would add one since it is so easy since you already have the collant out, and if you move or sell it to someone in a colder climite it would be nice to be able to say that it has a block heater.

 

[hfmt93]

I just stuck a 20 dollar pan heater to the bottom of my oil pan with rtv. It works great for the mild climate we have here in TN. Got it at Northern Tool

 

[zout]

You might as well seeing as you have it wide open and accessible. Part cost is hardly anything and the benifits are worth it.

You never know around here in Jan/Feb if the temp will drop to freezing for a few nights - worth the gamble.

 

[Makincold]

Thanks guys
Block heater it is!

 

[pgwaldner]

I live in Alabama and my 2500HD came with one from the factory. I love it even though i don't "need" it, the heater works almost immediately on those cool mornings. Amazing how much quicker warm ups are.

 

[WARWAG]

You bet you should! If you ever take a trip to a colder climate you will be kicking yourself for not doing it when it was simple to do. Cheap too!

 

[Heavysteven]

I purchased one for my deuce but never installed it. Winters just seem to be mild here. I would only install if you have difficulty starting. I have not so far. Good batteries and my solargizer seem to do the trick for me.

 

[wallew]

Here in Denver, it can and does get cold and yeah we get snow as well.

NEVER plugged any of my block heaters in.

NOW if I lived above 10k ft where the temp dropped below zero consistently, I might consider plugging them in.

But in ATLANTA?

If you are having issues starting because of a cooler temp, you have starting issues.

Just my .02

 

[hndrsonj]

I never had a problem starting a CUCV in N GA.

 

[91W350]

I agree, all three of mine fired right up down to 5 below zero, looks like a good chance for additional leakage. If your batteries and glow system is good, they are very good at starting cold... 32 is not very cold. Mine did that this morning!

 

[mtjbrown]

I agree with last 2 posters. I live near Dalton, Ga. Drove my M1031 daily last winter, never had a problem starting. I don't care for the core plug heaters, just another place to leak.
YMMV,
Mark