What Engine Block Heater Fits My 2010 Chevy Aveo5?

Question:

2010 1.6L Aveo5 , how and where to install?

asked by: Paul

Expert Reply:

i went ahead and contacted my tech at Five Start Manufacturing (the maker of Kat's Heaters). For your 2010 Chevy Aveo5, they actually made two engine options: 1.6L I.4 and the 1.6L XSE. The only way to use the Kat's Heater's Custom Engine Block Heater # KH11405 is if you have the 1.6L XSE. The way you can tell if you have the XSE engine is if your 8th digit in your VIN is an "E." The location of the plug is in the front left of the engine block. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows this location. Also, as far as the installation process, I went ahead and attached the step-by-step outline of the installation guide to this answer.

If you find that you do not have an "E" as your 8th digit of your VIN, then you have the 1.6L I.4. For that particular engine, we do not carry an engine block heater that is compatible. However, you can still use the Kat's Heaters Oil or Transmission Pan Heating Pad - 4" x 5" # KH24150. Even though this will not directly heat the engine block, it will still provide heat to the transmission fluid and oil.

expert reply by: Bob C