Dumb Question - Block heater

[stealthn]

Hi,

Was a block heater an option on 05 CTT, or standard equipment? I've looked for a plug in the engine bay, but can't find one. It's suppose to go down to -29F tonight, and I wouldn't mind plugging her in.

Thanks in advance,

[wvicary]

There is nothing from the factory that I have found. Stop in at your local VW dealer and look at the in-line heaters for the newest models. There are small in size and fit into the coolant hose for the oil cooler.

[wvicary]

I've just found this product. It's an stick on type of oil pan heater and found it today on a '04 Touareg V8 so I would assume it would work for the Cayenne also.

ProHeat model 512 250 watts at 120v

1-800-221-4328

Hope this helps.

[stealthn]

Thanks she started at -34C so I think I'm going to be OK. I didn't like the whistling sounds coming from the turbos though...

I'm surprised in that they winter tested them here (in Northern Alberta) but didn't feel a block heater was warranted....what you going to do.....

[mattjtaylor50]

Thanks she started at -34C so I think I'm going to be OK. I didn't like the whistling sounds coming from the turbos though...

I'm surprised in that they winter tested them here (in Northern Alberta) but didn't feel a block heater was warranted....what you going to do.....

im in calgary

any issues parking cayenne in the cold (below 20 degrees Celsius) during the day?

i dont have indoor parking at work :(

[Richard Hamilton]

I don't know if these are available in the US, but they always seemed like a good idea to me: http://www.eberspacher.com/products/water-heating/

[stealthn]

Thanks she started at -34C so I think I'm going to be OK. I didn't like the whistling sounds coming from the turbos though...

I'm surprised in that they winter tested them here (in Northern Alberta) but didn't feel a block heater was warranted....what you going to do.....

im in calgary

any issues parking cayenne in the cold (below 20 degrees Celsius) during the day?

i dont have indoor parking at work :(

I'm in Calgary too, no she sits outside and started everyday this week. The only issue I had are the first real cold day the truck said the 4wd had an issue (which it didn't), I could barely turn the wheel due to the steering fluid being thick, and my front and rear park control were down due to dirt/snow/freezing.

Other than that it's worked well.