Marauder Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 Just curious, you guys that live in the great white North, are you running straight weight oil?Not me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1
Bolter Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 Both Reiif and Tanis recommend leaving the heaters on continuously without risk. Rather than just say this, these are the links with the logic behind their recommendations. I will add that they specify that oil plus cylinder heating for continuous heating. Not a oil heater only! http://www.reiffpreheat.com/FAQ.htm#QA3 https://www.tanisaircraft.com/faq-frequently-asked-questions#:~:text=CAN I LEAVE A TANIS,temperatures less than 100F%2F38C. Like several others, a blanket and cowl plugs and opening dipstick (to vent) make a warm engine compartment that is well above any condensation temps. Fugawi made a nice video of his measurements for different conditions:
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