What? 90 percent of motorists start the engine, not suspecting that as a result, its wear increases, starting becomes more difficult, battery fails etc. The problem is aggravated in winter, in cold climates. However, there is a good way out of the situation - to use engine preheating, which for a real Russian winter is a real plus in all respects.

Electric engine heating

If earlier heating of internal combustion engine, due to the engine running at idle, was considered the only effective option, although not without its drawbacks, today it is clearly inferior to the new method. And first of all, this applies to side effects, negative consequences natural heating.

Table of electric heater models

Block	Branch pipes	Remote	External
“Defa” or “Kalix” - power 0.4-0.75 kW, price from 4 thousand rubles	"Lestar" - power 0.5-0.8 kW, price from 1.7 thousand rubles	"Severs-M" - power 1-3 kW, price from 2 thousand rubles	Flexible heating plate Keenovo 0.25 kW 220 V, price - 3650 rubles.
Domestic “Besprizornik” - power 0.5-0.6 kW, price from 1.5 thousand rubles	"Alliance" - power 0.7-0.8 kW, price from 1 thousand rubles	"Start-M" - power 1-3 kW, price from 1.9 thousand rubles	"Keenovo" - power 0.1 kW 12 V, price - 3610 rubles.
Domestic “Start-Mini” - power 0.5-0.6 kW, price from 1 thousand rubles	“Start M1/M2” - power 0.7-0.8 kW, price from 1.4 thousand rubles	"Alliance" - power 1.5-3 kW, price from 1.6 thousand rubles	Hotstart AF15024 - power 0.15 kW 220 V, price - 9700 rubles.
DEFA, heaters 100 series 0.5-0.65 kW, price 3.4 thousand rubles	“Sibir M” - power 0.6 kW, price from 1 thousand rubles	"Xin Ji" (China) - power 1.8 kW, price from 1.5 thousand rubles	“Hotstart” - power 0.25 kW 220 V, price - 9700 rubles.

The most affordable in terms of price are electric pre-heaters. They are easy to maintain and do not fail even in the most severe frost. However, they have the only drawback - they need a 220 V socket. Although external ones from the Keenovo company also have a heater powered by on-board network 12 V, but the cost is from 3.5 thousand rubles.

Effective heating of the engine is possible only with the help of special devices acting directly through the cooling system circuit. This is what experts say, citing many facts to prove it.

Block

For our motorists, in terms of affordable prices, heaters that are built into the cylinder block are suitable. They are also quite simple in design, since they are equipped only with a connector and a heating element. There are no other attachments, clamps or additional components provided in this heater.

Defa preheater

The heaters of devices built into BCs are not very powerful, 400-750 W is the maximum. They do not give quick results, and they are powered from a stationary 220 V/50 Hz outlet, so you can only use a heater mounted in the engine block in the garage or by throwing an extension cord near the house. On the other hand, due to the fact that the BC heats up, the engine warms up centrally and evenly.

Advantages of built-in block heaters:

1. One of advantages of built-in heaters is ability to work for a long time. Due to their low power, it is not necessary to constantly monitor them - they will not spoil the antifreeze, so you can leave them working all night or day. If it is still necessary, it is recommended to control the heating process, at least for household, economical purposes. use a regular mechanical timer. It is inexpensive and versatile in operation. Among the shortcomings is that it is buggy in the cold.
2. It should also be noted safety of use. As a rule, the kit includes a thermal insulating fabric that prevents insulation from melting, nearby wires and energy from spreading into the surrounding space, thus increasing the efficiency of the device.
3. Easy to install, by the way, is also one of the advantageous features of such heaters.

Block heater Longfei

There are only two disadvantages:

Long heating time And need for a fixed socket 220 volt. Because, for example, at an ambient temperature of about 0°C, a 600 W heater will heat up the liquid within one hour. If the temperature is -10°C, the time will increase to two hours. And if you buy a budget one with a power of 0.5 kW, it will take even longer.

Today, among the numerous models budget segment built-in heaters, electrical equipment from Defa and Kalix stand out. Complete with cable and plug, they cost no more than 4 thousand rubles.

The system is easily complemented with all kinds of equipment that provides benefits. For example, you can add a start timer, remote control, battery charging, cabin fan heater and much more. However, this will already cost more than 25 thousand rubles, not counting installation costs.

There are also domestic block heaters, but their use is limited. A device priced from 1.3 thousand rubles is suitable for VAZ engines. You can buy Start-mini equipment at an even lower price, which is suitable not only for domestic cars, but also Japanese or Korean, such as Toyota or Hyundai.

We present for you popular models built-in heaters.

Model	Description and features
"Start Mini"	Voltage 220 V, power 600 W, installed instead technological plug block with a bore diameter of 35 mm. The seating depth is 11 mm, the body height is 50 mm. The heater is suitable for cars: Toyota with engines 4A-FE, 5A-FE, 7A-FE, 3S-FE, 4S-FE, 5S-FE, 1G-FE, 1GR; Hyundai Accent with G4EC -1.5L engine; Hyundai Elantra XD with G4EC -1.5L and G4ED -1.6L engines; Hyundai Tucson with G4GC -2.0L engine; Hyundai Trajet with G4GC -2.0L engine.	1300 rubles
DEFA, 100 series heaters (from 101 to 199)	Power is 0.5...0.65 kW, voltage 220 V, bore diameter 35 mm, weight 0.27 kg.	3400 rubles
Calix-RE 163 550W	Power - 550 W, voltage - 220 V, suitable for use with Duramax DAIHATSU Rocky 2.8D, 2.8 TD/FIAT Argenta 2000iE, 120iE/ FIAT Croma 2.0 turbodiesel/FIAT Daily diesel/FIAT Ducato 1.9 D, TD/1987-1998/ 2.5 diesel, turbodiesel/1995/FIAT Regatta/Regata diesel/FIAT Ritmo 130 TC/diesel/FIAT Tempra 1.9 turbodiesel/FIAT Tipo 1.9 diesel, turbodiesel/FIAT Uno diesel, turbodiesel/FORD/NEW HOLLAND FORD 1900, HYUNDAI H-100 2.5 D/1993-1998/D4BA, IVECO Daily 2.8Tdi/2002/diesel/turbodiesel, MITSUBISHI Galant 2.3 turbodiesel/ MITSUBISHI L200 2.2 diesel 2WD/2.5 diesel 2WD/MITSUBISHI L300 2.5 diesel 2WD /2.5 diesel 4WD/ MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo 9 2.0 16V / 2006- /4G63, MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo VI, EVO VIII 2.0 16V / 4G63. MITSUBISHI Pajero 2.3 turbodiesel /2.5 turbodiesel, SEAT Malaga 1.7D.	5000 rubles
Calix-RE 167 550W	Power – 550 W, voltage – 220 V, suitable for the following cars: Matiz 0.8 / A08S, 1.0 / ¤B10S, Spark 1.0 / 2010- / B10D1, 1.2 / 2010- / B12D1, NISSAN Monteringssats, 300 ZX / VG30, Almera 2.0 D / 1995- / DA20, Bluebird 1.6 / 1984- / CA16, 1.8 / 1984- / CA18 1.8 turbo / 1984- / CA18, 2.0 / 1984- / CA20, Cherry 1.0 / 1982- / E10, 1.3 / 1982- / ¤ E13, 1.5, 1.5 turbo / 1982- / ¤E15, 1.7 diesel / CD17, Patrol 2.8TD / RD28T, Prairie 1.5 / E15, 1.8 / CA18, 2.0 / CA20, Stanza 1.6 / ¤CA16, 1.8 / CA18, Sunny 1.3 / 1984- / E13, 1.4 12V / 1989-1991 / 1.5 / 1984- / ¤E15, 1.6 / -1988 / ¤E16, 1.6 12V / 1989-1991 / ¤GA16, 1.6 GTI 16V / ¤CA16, 1.7D / ¤CD 17 , 1.8 GTI 16V / CA18, 2.0D /CD20, SUZUKI Monteringssats, Alto 1.1 / 2002- / F10D, TOYOTA Monteringssats Carina 1.8 diesel / 1C, Corolla diesel *** / Lite-Ace diesel /WEIDEMANN Monteringssats T4512CC35 - /3TNV82A, AGEN Monteringssats LT 31D / Perkins, VOLVO BM / VCE / VOLVO CE MonteringssatsEC 15C - / D1.1, EC18C - / 2010- / D1.1 EC20C - / 2010- / D1.1, EC27C - / 2010- / D1.6 EC35C - / 2010- / D1.6, ECR 28 - / ECR 38 - / ECR 58 - / ECR 88 - / ECR48C - / 2010- / ¤D2.2, ECR58 Plus - / ¤D3.1, ECR88 Plus - / D3 .1	4900 rubles
Calix-RE 153 A 550W	Voltage – 220 V, power – 550 W, works with the following machines: FORD Probe 2.5i V6 24V / HONDA Accord 2.0i-16 / -1989 /B20A, HONDA Legend 2.5, 2.7 / HONDA Prelude 2.0i -16V / 1986-1991 /B20A, MAZDA 2 1.3 (DE) / 2008- / ZJ, 1.5 (DE) / 2008- / ZY, MAZDA 3 1.4 (BK) / 2004- / ZJ, 1.6 (BK) / 2004- / Z6, MAZDA 323 2.0i V6 24V / MAZDA 626 2.5i V6 / MAZDA MX-3 1.8i 24V V6 / MAZDA MX-6 2.5i 24V V6 / MAZDA Xedos 6 2.0i 24V V6 / MAZDA Xedos 9 2.0i 24V V6 /K8-ZE, 2.5i 24V V6 /ROVER 825, 827- / -1995 /	7200 rubles

Branch pipes

In addition to devices built into the BC, there are also systems for installing thick pipes into the cut. They differ in the presence of an adapter housing. The installation does not pose any particular complexity, the payoff is not bad. However there is a minus– electric heaters from this series are designed for standard pipe diameters.

Defa and Kalix produce not only block heaters, but also pipe heaters. They are also manufactured in our country, sold at very high prices. low prices. But such heater options are intended only for VAZ, UAZ or GAZ car models.

There are also universal models equipped with a reinforced body. However, they are hardly suitable for foreign cars either.

Electric heaters have gained the greatest popularity in our country, as they are structurally easy to install and universal. Their easy to embed into the outline using attachments. They are equipped with powerful heaters, the power of which reaches 2-3 kW.

Remote

Of particular note are electric heaters called remote heaters. They are more complex in design, implying the presence of hoses, thermostats, clamps, etc. They are produced domestic producers, such as Severs-M, Alliance and many others.

Installation of Longfei heater (Xin Ji)

A foreign manufacturer of such equipment is also popular in Russia. This is the US Hotstart TPS. The equipment costs no less than 6.8 thousand rubles, but can only be purchased to order.

Among electric heaters, models with forced circulation coolant. Options for electric heaters were discussed above. with natural circulation.

So, the most famous among this series are systems from the same American Hotstart (price 23 thousand rubles). There are also cheap ones domestic options, costing no more than 2.4 thousand rubles. Chinese heaters are also known, such as Xin Ji, costing 1.5 thousand rubles. Their power does not exceed 1.8 kW.

Disadvantages of electric heaters:

1. A 220 V household outlet is required.
2. It is mandatory to open the hood to access the plug. Old people suffer from these difficulties Russian models heaters. Modern ones have bumper connectors.
3. The reliability of some models is not impressive. The housings of domestic and Chinese heaters are especially weak, allowing antifreeze to pass through and not being sealed. An experienced installer will initially seat the cover onto the sealant.
4. Low quality additional equipment(again, we are talking about kits of Russian or made in China). It is advisable to replace attachments with imported hoses, plastic adapters with duralumin ones, and flimsy holders with strong and wide clamps.

Advantages of electric heaters:

1. Installation of heaters is inexpensive, even in metropolitan car repair shops. approximate price– 1.5 thousand rubles. You can easily install it yourself, but you cannot do without specific knowledge.
2. The widest range of models and ease of use.

Heating plates

Also, recently, so-called heating plates, which are installed on the engine body, cylinders, crankcase, and so on, have become increasingly popular. These heaters are used not only in cars, but also in other equipment - generator sets, microprocessor technology, engines of watercraft, diesel locomotives and electric locomotives and many others.

Heating plates operate on the basis of thermal electric heaters (TEHs). Most of them can be connected both to a stationary network with a voltage of 220 V/50 Hz, and to the vehicle’s on-board electrical network (12 V direct current). The power can be different, the range is from 100 to 1500 W. And the temperature developed by various plates is +90°С…+180°С. As for installation, the devices are attached using an adhesive film (the surface must first be cleaned and degreased).

Electric heating plates must not be used to warm batteries. Other devices are used for these purposes.

A special feature of heating plates is that they are designed for long-term operation. That is, they cannot be used to quickly warm up the engine or its individual elements. Although there are individual models increased power, working with a time relay.

The advantages of heating plates include:

• Economical. Using electricity will cost you less than using liquid fuel.
• Reliability and durability. Most electric heating plates do not require repairs or preventive inspections and do not need to be handled by service centers. At the same time, manufacturers, as a rule, establish significant warranty periods.
• Easy to install. Most heating plates are simply glued to the heated surface using an adhesive film that comes with the heater. You can do the installation yourself without turning to a service station for help.
• Abrasion resistance. The surface of the heating plate is covered special material, resistant not only to abrasion, but also to significant mechanical damage.
• Safety of use. This applies to both the driver and the elements of the car itself. The heating plates are well protected from moisture and small particles getting inside them (the degree of dust and moisture protection is IP65 for most models).

As for the disadvantages of heating plates, they include:

• High price. The price to pay for the advantages described above is high cost.
• Battery wear. Due to the fact that the plates use electricity from the battery to operate, the driver must constantly monitor the condition and performance of the latter. Up to replacing it with a more capacious and/or new one.

However, as practice shows, electric heating plates are very convenient to use, and their purchase is worthwhile, especially in regions with cold climates. Therefore, we would recommend that you buy heating plates if possible and use them for installation as an alternative to conventional engine pre-heaters.

Now we present to your attention several popular plates used by car owners.

Models	Description and features	Price as of autumn 2017
Keenovo 100W 12V Flexible Heating Plate	Specific power - 0.52 W/cm². Maximum temperature +180°C. A special feature of the plate is the presence of a high-temperature self-adhesive surface on one side of the plate, as well as the presence of a porous surface on the other side to reduce heat loss. The size is 127x152 mm with a 5 mm sponge. The plate is designed for self-contained preheating engine with a displacement of up to 3 liters, has an adhesive layer that ensures maximum adhesion between the plate and the surface when elevated temperatures. The plate is provided with an additional layer of thermal insulation in the form of a porous sponge, which ensures the heating of the oil layer necessary for a warm engine start in about 15 minutes of operation.	3610 rubles
	Maximum heating temperature +90°C. There is an additional rheostat for setting the temperature. Ideal for installation on the crankcase and engine block, hydraulic and transmission elements as the dimensions are 127x152 mm. The coating of the plates is resistant to friction. Comes standard with a 100 cm cable.	3650 rubles
Keenovo 250W 220V Flexible Heating Plate	Maximum temperature +150°C. Dimensions 127x152 mm. Ideal for installation on crankcase and engine block, hydraulic and transmission components, various types pumps The coating of the plates is resistant to friction. Standardly equipped with a 100 cm cable for power supply from a 220 V outlet	3650 rubles
Hotstart AF10024	Power supply 220 V, power 100 W, dimensions 101×127 mm.	7900 rubles
Hotstart AF15024	Power supply 220 V, power 150 W, dimensions 101×127 mm.	9700 rubles
Hotstart AF25024	Power supply 220 V, power 250 W, dimensions 127x152 mm.	9700 rubles

Autonomous heaters

Otherwise, they are called fuel ones, since they operate on fuel. The principle of their operation is as follows: the pump pumps gasoline or diesel fuel from the fuel tank into the combustion chamber. The mixture is ignited by a red-hot ceramic pin (the latter only needs a small fraction of the current to heat up, unlike a metal one).

Eberspacher Hydronic D4W installed on a car

As a result of heating the heater, warm liquid circulates throughout the system, giving off heat to the internal combustion engine and stove radiator. As soon as the temperature reaches more than 70 degrees. Celsius, the stove includes semi-mode and standby mode. That is, the device does not operate at full capacity, but when the temperature drops below 20 degrees. the cycle repeats, which explains the name - autonomous heater.

Autonomous heating system car engine It has different modes functioning. For example, in summer, when the air inside the car is occasionally blown by a fan. If such a system is used, there is no need for an air conditioner, because it is easy to reduce the temperature in normal mode.

The autonomous heater is turned on different ways, but the simplest was and remains the timer. It is located inside the machine, it can be programmed and set to any duration of operation.

Turning on using a timer is very convenient. For example, if a motorist goes to work every day, then the timer can be set to the same turn-on time.

How does Webasto work? Thermo Top Evo

If a variable schedule is more suitable, then it is better to use the remote control to turn it on. It is capable of operating within a radius of up to 1 km. In other words, the heater can be turned on from the balcony of a multi-story building.

Another control option is GSM module. You can use it from a regular smartphone, controlling the operation of the module through commands. Theoretically, the GSM module can be connected from anywhere in the world, as long as the car is within range.

Most popular devices of this type In our country, Webasto and Eberspascher are considered. Their models designed for both foreign cars and domestic cars with different types and engine sizes.

From Russian manufacturers Teplostar loudly announced itself, producing products that are almost half the price of foreign analogues.

Table of autonomous heater models

Disadvantages of autonomous heaters:

1. Difficulty of installation. This is not an electric heater that you can easily install yourself.
2. Expensive. They even cost an order of magnitude higher basic models, without additional components. In addition, the installation of such equipment is highly valued - at least 8-10 thousand rubles. And the more difficult it is to find a place under the hood for installation, the installation will be more expensive.
3. Dependence on battery. You should always keep a charged and reliable battery under the hood.
4. Some models are dependent on fuel quality. It is recommended to pay attention to this and regularly carry out diagnostics and cleaning.

Advantages of autonomous heaters:

1. Offline mode, no need to depend on external sources nutrition.
2. Super efficient and capable of long-term continuous operation. Before operating temperature On cold winter days, the car interior and internal combustion engine can be heated with a fuel consumption of less than 1 l/h in just 40-50 minutes.
3. Wide range of activation and programming options.

Making a choice in favor of one heater or another will now be much easier. If financial resources allow, then it is better to install an autonomous option. For other cases, you can choose a good and quite effective electric heater.

They will prepare the car for travel in the cold season. The driver and passengers will not have to sit in cold interior and be at risk of getting sick. The models are equipped with automatic relay protection, which is similar to modern analogues fuses. The device should be selected taking into account the engine size.

The driver can configure the launch preheaters motor by command or according to a schedule. The duration of work is affected by air temperature, it lasts 30-60 minutes. The models are easy to install and use. It is not necessary to go to a service station for installation.

Benefits of using preheaters

Because of severe frosts Drivers face various challenges. When the battery is dead, starting the engine becomes difficult. Engine pre-heaters 220V Longfei will help prevent this problem.

The device heats the coolant. It passes through the engine and heats it. Liquid movement can be carried out using a pump or naturally due to temperature differences. The device operates from a 220 V power supply. If necessary, you can connect it to a household network via an extension cord. After this, the car will warm up, and the driver and passengers can prepare for the trip.

Electricity costs a lot cheaper than gasoline and diesel fuel. Therefore, a preheater allows you to achieve considerable savings, especially with daily use.

How does the heater work?

The device increases the temperature of the coolant and forces it to move through a small cycle. As a result, the engine warms up without starting it and even without idle work. Heating is carried out by means of a heating element, and the motor is moved by a pump. All these components are located in the device body.

Some heater models use a thermostat, thanks to which the system selects optimal power. As soon as the coolant temperature reaches the upper limit, the device stops working. When it cools down, heating is resumed and the pumping equipment is started. This operating technology allows you to keep the engine ready for travel.

Why choose Longfei heaters

The device has valuable advantages:

• Uniformity of engine warming up
• Start-up guarantee power unit even in severe frosts
• Versatility - the equipment can be installed in cars different models With various volumes engine
• Automatic switching on and off of the heater allows you to maintain optimal engine temperature
• Compact dimensions and light weight of the device
• Reducing fuel consumption, harmful emissions into the atmosphere and increasing engine life
• The heater is easy to install; the driver can do it himself
• No need for frequent maintenance

Having undeniable advantages, Longfei heaters are in great demand among drivers not only from Russian Federation, but also other countries.

A pre-heater is a device that is indispensable for most drivers in the cold season. Thanks to a simple but effective device, starting the engine when sub-zero temperature will happen in a matter of minutes. But at the same time you won’t have to warm it up for a long time. idle speed.

Many will probably think that this is impossible. After all, warming up the engine in the cold season is simply necessary, and to do this you need to start the unit and stand for some time with the engine running. Only after this can you move away, and then without accelerating to high speed.

This process usually requires a significant investment of time and gasoline. And the lower the temperature environment, the longer it will take to warm up the engine. Of course, this factor does not have a very favorable effect on the environment. A reasonable alternative is to install a pre-heater for the motor. Next we will tell you how it works this mechanism and how you can install it on your car. And at the same time - about the features of operating the pre-launch mechanism. We will also provide a video on installing a 220V pre-heater on a car.

What is an engine preheater

Before installing the mechanism on your car, you should understand the principle of its operation. The fact is that the heater does not heat the unit itself, but the antifreeze liquid. It is designed as follows: a tungsten spiral is placed in a special block.

It is placed under the engine and works temporarily until the mechanism warms up and the car begins to operate in its normal mode. That is, the device performs the same function as long-term engine warm-up, only fuel is not consumed. You just need to turn it on for a while, then start the car and start driving.

Regardless of whether the car engine runs on gasoline or diesel, the device will be equally effective for both types of engines. The pre-heater is especially relevant for diesel units, which run when low temperatures much more difficult than gasoline ones.

What are engine preheaters?

On this moment Let’s discard the option of a home-made device, since most experts are inclined to think that experiments in this area are acceptable only with certain skills and knowledge. Otherwise they will be dangerous.

As for heaters from the manufacturer, they are divided into two main types:

• electric preheaters 220 V, the installation of which we will consider below in more detail. One of the advantages is its low cost and simplicity, so almost anyone can install such a device on their car;
• Autonomous pre-heaters, the operation of which does not require a connection to the electrical network. Such mechanisms are very convenient. In order to use them, you just need to press a button. Nutrition comes from fuel system or from gasoline in a special fuel tank. But their cost is much higher than those devices that are powered from the mains.

Autonomous pre-heaters

Standalone devices are mounted so that the car can be started at any time of the year, at any temperature, and regardless of whether there is a 220 V outlet nearby. They are simple to implement and are based on the principle of air recirculation.

In general, the heater works approximately the same as an analogue operating from 220 V. The coolant is heated directly in the device block. The heated antifreeze rises to the top of the system when it leaves the block. In the radiator it cools down again, and through natural circulation it returns to the heater. So the liquid circulates until the unit is completely heated.

Depending on the features of the device, it can be mounted in two ways:

• connection to vehicle electrical systems;
• connection to the cooling system.

In addition to standard functions, heaters quickly warm up the interior of the car. You can install them at any time free place under the hood of the car.

Electric pre-heaters 220 V

As stated earlier, electric heating The atelier has a fairly simple device. All the main work is done by a block with a small element designed to heat the coolant. IN in this case on the contrary, it will heat up the unit. In addition, the pre-heater has a power cable that connects to a 220 V outlet. It is this version of the pre-heater that craftsmen most often make manually.

Depending on the configuration, the heater can be equipped with the following options:

• device for recharging the device's battery;
• timer with thermostat;
• fan;
• remote control.

The price of a preheater is usually low and mainly depends on the availability of certain options. The installation diagram of an electric pre-heater is quite simple. Installation does not require any specific skills, so installation can be done without visiting a service center.

Important! A preheater operating from a 220 V network consumes quite a lot of electricity, since the heating element installed inside the device has enough high power. Its indicator may fluctuate depending on the characteristics of the product.

How to install a 220 V preheater with your own hands

Installing a heater with your own hands will not require much time or any special knowledge. Almost every car enthusiast who knows where the main working components of the car are located can cope with the task. The installation process itself will take no more than 3 hours. Video instructions for installing the pre-launch mechanism will help you complete all necessary work:

But if you are not sure that the installation will be completed normally, it is still better to visit a technical station.

When self-installation should be adhered to detailed instructions. As a rule, it comes complete with the device.

Sequence of actions when installing a preheater at 220V.

Heater operation

Often the manufacturer promises that it will take no more than half an hour to fully warm up the unit. But at low temperatures this figure can be from one to two hours.

A pre-heater, directly connected to the car’s heater, quickly heats up not only the unit and the systems adjacent to it, but also the air in the car’s cabin. Thus, the engine preheater performs two functions simultaneously. The engine does not need to be heated if the ambient temperature is +10 degrees or higher. In this case, there is no need for unnecessary energy consumption.

Autonomous heater installed on the internal combustion engine, reduces the warm-up time to several minutes. Many car owners will be skeptical about this prospect. However, in practice, installing a heater is much easier and more effective than waiting 10-15 minutes in a cold car.

Installing a heater for a 220V engine does not affect the engine itself, but the antifreeze, significantly increasing its temperature. This occurs due to a tungsten spiral and a special block.

The 220V engine pre-heater, connected under the engine, does not work constantly, but only until the engine reaches its operating temperature. Then, using a sensor, it turns off and the motor continues to operate as usual.

Owners diesel engine They will appreciate the installation of engine heating from 220V, since it is much more difficult for this type of motor to work at low temperatures. But also on gasoline car installing heating can be as convenient as for a diesel engine.

Another significant advantage for which it is worth connecting a heater is the saving of gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as quick heating of the entire cabin, which is very important for owners of leather seats.

Known types of devices

It is quite possible to make an engine pre-heater with your own hands if you have some skills and abilities. But first you need to figure out what they are like in mass production.

There are two types of fuel heater:

• autonomous;
• electric.

Installing an electric heater is considered simpler. He has low cost, and its installation is very simple. It is based on a special block that heats the unit. Correctly connected engine heating works from 220 V. It often comes with:

• battery;
• remote control system;
• temperature sensor and timer.

The installation diagram for an electric engine heater is very simple, so every car owner can use it. The main disadvantage can be considered only the amount of energy consumed, which is quite high for such a device.

Do-it-yourself autonomous engine preheating is much more difficult to install. Its system is more complex and the cost is higher. They are turned on using a button and do not require a power supply. The installed autonomous heating operates from the fuel system or from a special gasoline tank.

The operation is based on the principle of air recirculation, which allows you to start the engine and quickly start moving, regardless of weather conditions and power networks. The device warms up the antifreeze, which then rises, enters the radiator, cools again and returns to the heater.

So the liquid circulates until it warms up the entire system and it reaches operating temperature. Autonomous heating, connected to the cooling system, can be installed in any free place under the hood of the car. It also quickly heats the interior.

Mounting and installation of the device

The prospect doesn't wait frosty morning extra minutes while the engine warms up seems very tempting for car enthusiasts. Many motorists at this stage will wonder whether there is homemade heating. And how to install engine heating yourself?

To understand how to make an engine preheater, you first have to accept that it will run on electricity.

So, a 220V engine heater assembled by yourself will consist of a heating element, fittings and several fittings. The heating element must be connected to a small circle of the cooling system and equipped with a pump so that the liquid can circulate when the engine is turned off.

Installing an engine preheater has enough simple instructions, and for greater convenience, there are videos on the Internet that explain the action step by step.

The first thing you need to assemble and install the heater is a tee for a standard inch pipe. It can be purchased at any plumbing store, where you can also buy a heating element, which you will also need to assemble your unit. The best option would be a heating element with a built-in 1.5 kW thermostat.

The heating element is installed at the end of the tee, and a ten-centimeter pipe is mounted at the other end. It is necessary for faster heating of the system. Plugs are installed on the free outlet and the end of the pipe for further connection of hoses.

Now we connect the resulting part to the coolant circulation system in the car. To do this, you need to find the place where the hose breaks from below, where there is access to the stove, and build homemade device. A wire of a suitable cross-section is connected to the contacts of the heating element, and at this point the first stage can be considered successfully completed.

Next comes the connection of the pump, with the help of which the liquid will circulate. The easiest way would be to use a pump from Gazelle, since it is universal and has enough affordable price. It is connected in front of the heater using an open relay to the car network or a regular outlet.

These are the main points for installing engine heating.

The danger of untested systems

If you have absolutely no skills to do this kind of work, the best option will be the purchase of a ready-made device. In this case, the instructions that come with the unit will tell you how to connect the heating.

With independent intervention in the engine system internal combustion and its cooling cycle, there is a risk of damaging some elements if you know firsthand about the internal structure of the car.

If the desire to figure it out and do all the work yourself is too great, then you should enlist help. Usually, an experienced motorist can figure out the part of the system where the heating is installed and tell you the location of the necessary parts.

The easiest to use, but at the same time the most functional device is considered to be a device for diesel engines. It costs modestly, but works effectively. Supports manual and automatic start, works with antifreeze and antifreeze, in medium power mode it consumes less than a liter of fuel per hour of operation.

PZD is able to withstand temperatures down to −45 degrees. You can install it yourself using the instructions or by contacting the nearest car service center, where this work will be completed in a few minutes.

Remember that any interference with internal structure the vehicle must be qualified.

Before you wonder how to install an engine preheater in winter season, consult with a specialist. An experienced specialist will help you determine which model is best suited for your car, model, year of manufacture and mileage, or whether you should not install heating at all.

Each car is unique. And it’s not a fact that a heater that fits perfectly on a neighbor’s car will also reduce the warm-up time of another’s engine. vehicle. You should always rely only on the authoritative opinion of a specialist.

Preheating the engine in winter can be done simply and easily by installing a heater. If you are not yet aware of this possibility, let's take a closer look at this information. Such heating can be carried out using electric heaters operating both from the car's network and from an outlet.

Let's start with the fact that electrical heating of a 220 V engine is carried out by installing a pre-heating system. I would like to note that such devices operate by connecting to a household network.

The engine coolant increases its temperature due to the fact that it is heated by a thermocouple. The circulation of the coolant begins through the small cooling circle system. As soon as the desired temperature is reached, a thermal relay is activated to disconnect the heater from the network.

Thus, heating the engine electrically prevents the coolant from overheating. Temperature system adjustable in an automatic way, so you can leave this device on all night without worrying about possible overheating. In general, everything is very simple. However, in order to understand the general essence of the work, let’s take a closer look at what such a system consists of.

On sale you can find several types for heating the engine using 220 volts. Which boilers to choose?!

DEFA WarmUp heating system

Given Norwegian device Although simple, it is very reliable.

Heating elements are developed for many engine models and are installed in engine plugs.

The operating process is simple: the “boiler” heats the coolant, and with it the oil heats up. This device can operate even without a control module.

Those who prefer comfort can take advantage of the complete Defa heating package and install:

• There is a heating module in the salon, which quickly;
• battery charger that will provide full charge batteries throughout the winter;
• module for controlling the entire system;
• SmartStart control panel, works from a distance of up to 1200 meters;
• special cable for 220V network.

The price of a 220V engine heating system from Defa depends on the configuration and make of the vehicle.

Video: Defa preheaters.

There are similar analogues and domestic production, but the quality is lame!

Other electric heaters

On the market you can buy boilers for heating the engine of other famous brands, For example:

• Start-M;
• Severs-M.

How do these electric boilers work:

when the device is connected to a 220V outlet, the coolant is heated in its body and, using a valve, due to the pressure difference, a directed circulation (antifreeze) is obtained through the heating and cooling system of the vehicle.

And the thermostat is designed to prevent overheating of the device itself and the cooling liquid.

How to install heating yourself

The purchased kit includes an installation manual that will help you install the pre-start electric boiler yourself.

All instructions are different depending on the device model, but the installation principle is usually as follows:

1. drain the coolant;
2. attach the electrical device to the cylinder block;
3. instead of a temperature sensor, install a tee fitting and screw the temperature sensor into it, and install an outlet for the hose through which the heated liquid will flow;
4. instead of drain plug(faucet) on the cylinder block, install an outlet for the hose for cold liquid, which will go to the heating;
5. tighten the clamps on the hoses;
6. fill (antifreeze).

Video: 220V engine heating, operating principle and installation on a VAZ 2110.

Methods for heating a diesel engine in winter and what type of heater to choose?

Today we already have good equipment for heating diesel engine in winter. Mainly produced are types of electric heaters that operate from the car's network to heat the fuel system of a diesel engine.

What types are there:

• filter heaters fine cleaning, are installed inside the filter;
• flow heaters, mounted in the fuel line;
• bandage heaters, put on the filter housing;
• posistor-type heaters are installed in the fuel intake in the fuel tank;
• Well autonomous heating engine (liquid), mounted in any car.

Video: filter separator with heating.

Video: review of heaters diesel fuel Nomacon.

When choosing a heater, I recommend paying attention to the engine design and parking conditions. Autonomous heaters require a supply of fuel in the tank and excellent condition battery. Storage heaters are beneficial for frequent use.

pay attention to electric heaters from 220V network. Electric option advantageous for a diesel engine. They differ inexpensive price. They are especially relevant in cases where the car is located in a garage or at home. You can purchase Severs, Electrostart or Defa models to save your budget.

Engine heating efficiency using the Webasto system

Those who are not short on money can use engine heating, as it allows you to get rid of a number of unpleasant moments in the winter. This system is produced German manufacturers in two varieties.

In general, the device is a small combustion chamber. It is mounted in the engine compartment and connected to the cooling system. When antifreeze is heated, the engine heats up. Through the cooling system, the liquid moves through the heater radiator due to the operation of an autonomous pump.

Liquid pre-heater - device and principle of operation

Don’t forget that such a system also helps maintain optimal air temperature in the cabin, no matter how many degrees it is outside. True, with such a system, fuel consumption becomes slightly higher.

However, if you try to compare the possibility of a long warm-up of the engine in the absence of a heating system, then this expense will be compensated. At the same time, the driver receives maximum comfort and convenience, since he will have to forget about such problems as a cold steering wheel and seats.