Auto start on diesel?
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This is absolutely correct, I own a rig and my family owns a diesel garage. I've asked the same question about starting the truck while the block heater is still plugged in and the answer is "don't do it". Reason being is that as the coolant begins to circulate through the engine it creates tiny air bubbles while passing by the block heater which protrudes into the water passage. If the block heater is left plugged in while coolant is circulating the air bubbles will eventually burn out the element. Once in a while won't damage it but on a daily basis, such as using a remote starter, damage will be inevitable.
But i dont listen! i have done it for about 10 minutes then go about my way..
air bubbles? isnt a cooling system sealed and thats why they have a puke tank for a engine to draw coolent from..if their were air bubbles in my cooling system i would be more worried about the cylinder walls instead of a 28 dollar block heater element..
just my 02.