I share in this video the steps i took to.
Dodge ram block heater.
It is in the lower portion of the block about midway back on the passenger side.
The engine block heater is in the block from the factory.
There is a widespread misinformation about there being block heaters installed in every ram 1500.
The most common block heater is an electric heating element that is connected to an outside power source and uses electricity to warm the engine coolant.
A short video showing where to find the block heater on a ram 6 7 l cummins diesel.
Features include special plug in wiring designed for each application and is the same as the production heaters.
Ram 1500 block heater installation.
Other block heaters run on the vehicle s gasoline or diesel fuel and do not require an external power source.
Product description engine block heaters keep the engine warm for easier starting and quicker warm up.
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I believe that claim must be for the eco diesel only.
The engine block heater for the 2500 and 3500 trucks is located on the passenger side of the engine about two inches in back of the oil filter.
Depending on engine size 450 to 600 watt heaters.