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Hello everyone. I have searched all over multiple forums and have not found the location for the block heater on this motor. This led me to grab my borescope camera and go on the hunt for well over an hour. The result is the location of this block heater port!! It is located on the right side of the engine, by the battery and air box. It is almost directly below where the radiator hose attaches to the motor.

 

[Acura_Kal]

So you will be installing a block heater and taking pictures of the job?

 

[ForteGT2]

So you will be installing a block heater and taking pictures of the job?

I remember discussing block heaters on the 2010 Fortes - but I don't remember anyone following through.

 

[Acura_Kal]

I remember discussing block heaters on the 2010 Fortes - but I don't remember anyone following through.

I didn't even know block heaters were still a thing to be honest... They were all the rage when I was younger, but I don't see many people with them anymore. Haven't had one in over 20 years and I never had trouble starting my car, not even in the -34C (-29F) mornings. I ensure my battery is in good condition and I'm using a quality synthetic oil. Sure, it sounds like a dying cow turning over very slowly, but she catches every time.

 

[ForteGT2]

I didn't even know block heaters were still a thing to be honest... They were all the rage when I was younger, but I don't see many people with them anymore. Haven't had one in over 20 years and I never had trouble starting my car, not even in the -34C (-29F) mornings. I ensure my battery is in good shape and I'm using a quality synthetic oil.

Back in 2010 there was a Canadian asking where the block heater went. We couldn't even find a part number for one in the States but he had the Kia accessory block heater. Same location - imagine that.

I can't find the old posts using the advanced search.

 

[Acura_Kal]

Back in 2010 there was a Canadian asking where the block heater went. We couldn't even find a part number for one in the States but he had the Kia accessory block heater. Same location - imagine that.

I can't find the old posts using the advanced search.

I think you linked that thread yourself here:

Engine Block Heater Location for 2019+ 2.0L's

Hello All, I’m new here to these forums and Forte ownership. I got a ‘21 Forte FE 6 speed, and I haven’t been able to find much information about installing an engine Block Heater on these 2.0L’s. Apologies if it has been discussed, but I wasn’t able to find answers on the forum yet! With winter...

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to this thread:

Cold Weather Starting Failure

Edit: This began as an incident, and has now become a pattern. It has happened twice under identical temperature conditions, weeks apart.. I have just had the weirdest experience. Forte Lx Coup - 2020 model - no add-ons or customizations such as a remote starter, so exactly as it left the...

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It's not a 2010 tho. The only 2010 discussion I found was this:

Any one on block heater opinions?

Hey all, Just picked up my car last week :) 4dr sx they brought it in from Ottawa Canada. Iv been poking over it and though I swear the dealer mentioned a block heater I cannot find it either on the car nor in the manual. I was curious if anyone may have an opinion where they may have hidden the...

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[AP1929]

Even though they aren’t necessary, I think block heaters are still helpful. Driving diesels all day, a block heater makes a huge difference when starting in the morning. It still helps gasoline cars but not as much. Main benefits are less cold starting wear and a quicker hot cabin! I would still like to fit a block heater to my Forte one day.

 

[ForteGT2]

2010 install: 90 second guide to kia forte block heater install. - YouTube

But the guy doesn't provide the part number. I wonder if it is the exact same part number for 2010-2023 Forte?

Looks like the same heater for 2010 - 2022 2.0L I couldn't find one on this site for the 1.6L:

 

[Tanner]

Fun fact for everyone, the block heater does not fit.. there is a stainless steel line going to the turbo directly above this hole and does not provide adequate space to fit one.

 

[noturbonoproblem]

Fun fact for everyone, the block heater does not fit.. there is a stainless steel line going to the turbo directly above this hole and does not provide adequate space to fit one.

Adequate space to fit, or adequate space to install it? If it's the latter, could you remove the turbo line, install it, and then reinstall the turbo line?

 

[Tanner]

Adequate space to fit, or adequate space to install it? If it's the latter, could you remove the turbo line, install it, and then reinstall the turbo line?

I see someone posted the picture of the heater. If you look at the end with the plug, you see it is almost twice the diameter of the part that actually goes in the block. This would sit right below that pipe and not allow it be reinstalled. If someone were to get fancy with a grinder or a mill it just might be enough then.

 

[ForteGT2]

That explains why the companies don't list a block heater for the 1.6T.