Recommended Engine Block Heater for a 2017 GMC Canyon with the 3.6L V6 Engine

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Will the Kats 400 watt custom fit cartridge style block heater 120v-400 watt fit a 2017 GMC Canyon 3.6 L engine?

asked by: Mike

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Yes, the Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater part # KH11811 is a confirmed fit for the 3.6L V6 engine in your 2017 GMC Canyon. According to Kat's, the block heater will need to be installed on the rear right side of the engine specified as "RR" in the attached diagram.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

According to my contact at Kat's Heaters, you'll be looking for a core plug opening on the rear of the engine block, located on the driver's side. The heater is not actually immersed in the anti-freeze, it will fit into a cavity in the…

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Yes, the correct engine block heater we have for a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 with 3.6L V6 is the Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater part #KH11811. The block heater simply plugs into an existing hole in the engine block and will not…

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The Kat's Heater part #KH11811 that you referenced installs in a cartridge hole on the side of the block. Because of that there is no coolant to drain or anything else. The cartridge hole you'll need to use is the one on the passenger side of…

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The Kats Heater #KH11811 is a cartridge style engine block heater that DOES include the AC power cord shown on the item's web page and in the attached photo. This 400-watt engine block heater can be used with a water/antifreeze blend (but not…

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The SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part #SM99251 is compatible with your 2016 Cadillac SRX. However, as you mentioned the stop light circuit on this vehicle will go dead while in tow mode. Therefore, in order to power the monitor…

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For your 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 we have the Demco Tabless kit part #DM9519319 as a confirmed fit. Most of the other options do not fit the ZR2 models but this one does. Then you can use the Demco Commander II #DM9511012 as a tow bar. For lighting we…

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Answer 7

They rate the tongue weight on hitches based on how the vehicle would most likely be used. So the hitch you have that has a 500 lb tongue weight rating is designed to handle exactly 500 lbs when used in normal towing situations. So long story short,…

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I checked with Kat's and the correct location to install the Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater part #KH11811 on a 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited with 3.6L V6 Engine is on the rear left side of the engine as you can see in the…

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Answer 9

I'd be happy to help with the installation of your Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater #KH11811 on your 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. While underneath your 2022 Chevrolet Colorado on the back side of your engine block you will need to…

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Answer 10

We do sell a 14-16 gauge replacement for the female and male spade terminal. The part numbers are; Female Spade Terminal Quick-Disconnect - 16-14 Gauge - Fully-Insulated PVC - Qty 1, part #DW01899-1 and Male Spade Terminal Quick-Disconnect - 16-14…

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Answer 11

Sounds like you are looking for bullet connectors. For that we have the part #DW05712-1 for the male side and part #DW05729-1 for the female side.

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Answer 12

If you have the same Rhino-Rack roof rack parts #RRVA137B-2, #RRRLKVA, and #DK360 like we installed on a similar 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe then that would mean your 2500 Series Legs have about 40-1/2" of space between them. With this being the case…

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