12 best preheaters

Preheaters are a proven solution for car owners who live in regions with cold winters and leave their cars in an open-air parking lot or in garages (hangars) without heating.

The review presents the best models of preheaters, the use of which will allow you to avoid huge starting loads of the engine in cold weather and significantly extend its life. For the convenience of the reader, the information was structured according to typical installation categories. The position in the rating of each model was formed on the basis of estimated characteristics of heaters and feedback from owners with real operating experience.

Best Liquid Preheaters

The undeniable advantage of oil-fueled heaters is complete independence from other sources of energy and the time the car is in the cold. Preheaters of this type burn the fuel that is in the tank of the car. In order for the stove to work properly, the battery must be working properly.

3 Binar-5S

Domestic company "Teplostar" has developed a whole line of autonomous heaters for gasoline and diesel cars. The Binar 5S Diesel model has wide capabilities. The device can work not only in the preheating mode, but also as a heating device. It is equipped with a GPS modem, which expands the possibilities of controlling the heater. The model is designed for diesel engines up to 4 liters.

Owners of cars who have decided to put the Binar-5S to warm up the engine, in their reviews note such advantages of domestic development as compact dimensions, variability of installation and control. The device has an affordable price, high quality workmanship, there is a self-diagnosis function.

2 Webasto Thermo Top Evo 5 gasoline

The heaters of this German concern have become so popular among motorists that the concept of preheater is often replaced with one word Webasto. Many models are designed for specific cars. Starting the device can be carried out on a timer, with a keychain or via a mobile phone. One of the most popular modifications was the heater Webasto Thermo Top Evo 5, which is great for cars, jeeps and minibuses with an engine capacity of not more than 4 liters.

Car owners note the high performance of the device, long and trouble-free operation, unpretentiousness. The heater is fully autonomous, runs on gasoline and consumes 0.64 liters at peak load (in supporting mode it is almost two times less). In addition, in Russia there are many service centers where you can maintain and repair popular Webasto.

1 EBERSPACHER HYDRONIC B4 WS

The best liquid heaters are considered to be Eberspacher models. They combine high quality and cost. One of the most common heaters was Eberspeher Hydronic B4WS 12V. It is installed by many automakers on passenger cars with engines of more than 2 liters. The power of the heater varies between 1.5 and 4.3 kW. The range includes modifications for gasoline engines, as well as instruments for heating diesel engines.

Consumers say the reliability and durability of the device. It is easy to operate and convenient to use. Due to the wide distribution of heaters, many service stations are engaged in their repair and restoration. Of the minuses car owners say the high price of the device.

Top Electric Heaters

Electric heaters operating on 220 V are distinguished by ease of installation and low price. The only drawback of the device is the need to have a household electrical network close to the car. The devices are suitable for cars that spend frosty nights in garages or boxes.

3 Lunfey 3 kW

Chinese pre-heater Longfey created to raise the temperature of the coolant in the car using a household electrical outlet. One of the most sought-after appliances was the Longfey 3 kW. Heating of the liquid is provided by means of heating elements, and the pumping of antifreeze along the cooling system circuit is carried out by means of a centrifugal pump. For the operation of the device requires a power grid with a voltage of 220 V. The heater can be installed on any cars and trucks. The model is equipped with a thermostat that allows you to maintain the specified temperature of the coolant.

Buyers are complimenting products from the Middle Kingdom. The only drawback is the short cord. But the device can be independently installed under the hood, it has a small size and weight.

2 Satellite NEXT 1.5 kW with pump

The excellent inexpensive decision for heating of the engine of the car or the minibus. You can also install the “NEXT Satellite” on your own - a simple scheme for integration into the engine cooling system has to do with it.Thanks to the forced circulation, even in severe frosts, the antifreeze temperature rises above zero.

Owners consider this model a worthy alternative to more expensive engine preheaters before starting. Judging by the reviews, the equipment effectively performs its function. The presence of simple automation will not overheat the antifreeze above the permissible limits (95 ° C), and temporarily disable the heater. In operation, the device is simple and unpretentious, and maintenance requires minimal time-consuming. Due to the circulation, partial heating of the passenger compartment is also achieved (torpedo and windshield area).

1 Severs + with pump 2 kW

Domestic manufacturer JSC "Leader" produces pre-heaters under the brand name Severs. The new generation model was the Severs + model with a power of 2 kW, equipped with a pump. This design provides a quick and uniform heating of the coolant, both in cars and trucks. The manufacturer has equipped the device with a temperature regulator, protection against overheating, which makes its work comfortable and safe.

Motorists without any problems cope with the installation of the heater, complete with detailed instructions. It is very convenient to configure the device to turn on using a daily mechanical timer.

Top Fuel Heaters

One of the main problems of a diesel car in winter is fuel waxing. The lower the temperature, the more the diesel fuel thickens, clogging the filter pores. An effective way to maintain fluidity is to install a fuel preheater.

3 ATK PT-570

Reliable heater will prevent the paraffinization of diesel fuel during severe frosts and will allow you to continue driving, regardless of weather conditions. Works from the cooling system of the car and practically does not require maintenance. Insertion into the fuel line can be carried out by an experienced driver on their own - the procedure is completely uncomplicated and will require a minimum of time.

The owners in their reviews highlight the simplicity of the equipment, no need to connect to the on-board network of the car. With the help of this heater, it becomes possible to use summer "diesel" at temperatures down to -40 ° C. In addition, the heated fuel enters the tank and further along the system moves in a heated state, without forming paraffin crystals, which increases the operational life of the highways. In addition, significant savings are achieved (up to 10%) of fuel, and for this, the PT-570 fuel heater is appreciated by drivers the most.

2 EPTF-150 Ya (YaMZ)

Based on the experience of domestic motorists, NPP Platan has released a series of fuel filter heaters. This device prevents the formation of paraffin in the filter element of diesel cars. Thanks to the heating of the fuel in the filter, it is possible not only to facilitate engine start-up, but also to somewhat extend the limit of application of diesel fuel towards lower temperatures. One of the effective models is EPTF-150 Ya (YMZ). The device is mounted inside the fuel filter, which provides a quick warm-up diesel.

Motorists speak positively about the efficiency of the heater. Even a frozen semiconductor heater filter is able to warm up in 5-10 minutes. The device continues to ensure the filterability of diesel and while driving cars.

1 NOMAKON PP-101 12V

Belarusian Nomacon developers have created simple and effective devices for heating diesel fuel. One of the popular devices was the Nomakon PP-101. It crashes into the fuel line, and the heating comes from the on-board network. The heater can be controlled automatically or manually. Before starting the engine, it is enough to briefly turn on the heating for 5-10 minutes to ensure the filterability of diesel fuel. When the auto is moving, the device is powered from the generator.

Consumers note the simplicity and durability of the device. It is easy to install under the hood yourself, following the manufacturer's recommendations.

Top cabin heaters

In this category are the best devices that will allow the owner to forget what it means to get behind the wheel of a frozen car. Heaters will provide not only comfortable operation in the winter months, but also save the owner the most precious resource - time.

3 Calix Slim Line 1400 w

The device does not have a mode of operation and is automatically adjusted according to the temperature indicators of the cabin air. Heater copes with the tasks and is the optimal solution for most cars and small crossovers. The device has a special stand and it can be placed anywhere in the cabin (as a rule, it is placed in the region of the central armrest or in the driver’s seat).

The heater is easy to use, has protection against overheating and short circuit. In their reviews, the owners note the rather compact dimensions of the device and its high efficiency. The automatic control of the heater operation is also positively noted - there is no fear that with prolonged use the air in the cabin will be unacceptably overheated.

2 DEFA Termini 2100 (DEFA connector) 430060

An excellent solution for heating the passenger compartment of a large car, a jeep and even a truck cabin. The electric heater is connected to a normal network with a voltage of 220 volts and has two heating modes. The built-in fan provides air circulation in the cabin and its quick heating. It is possible to use it with systems of pre-heaters of the engine of this company and remote control via the SmartStart remote control.

The owners, who decided to put the DEFA Termini heaters in their cars, are more than satisfied - the cold steering wheel and the windows, which were frozen inside, are a thing of the past. Thanks to the built-in sensors, the cabin air will be heated to a comfortable level, and with a further increase in temperature an automatic shutdown occurs (55 ° C inside the device). Judging by the reviews, this device does not go to any comparison with ceramic heaters operating from the on-board network (their power is clearly not enough to fully warm the car’s interior).

1 Teplostar PLANAR-44D-24-GP-S

The device is an autonomous system operating on diesel fuel, and is a more affordable analogue of the heaters "Webasto". It can be put on any type of transport - it warms up the cabin perfectly from a passenger car to a minibus, as well as cope with the heating of body space in small cargo vans.

In the reviews of the owners noted the compactness of the equipment. Installation is quite simple and can be done in the home. When installed on cars with a gasoline engine, you need your own small fuel tank. Also positive is the presence of a remote control, with which you can adjust the temperature of the cabin.At maximum power (4 kW) per hour of operation PLANAR-44D will spend a little less than 0.5 liters of fuel. With the usual heating or a small amount of auto consumption will be only 0.12 liters of diesel fuel per hour.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of engine preheaters
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Eberspacher

Webasto

Binar

Moonfei

Severs

Nomakon

NPP "Platan"

Teplostar

DEFA

Calix

ATK

EPTF

Satellite

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