Q: How do I order Pad Heaters?
A: Titan Pad Heaters can be purchased from our online store. If you don't see a model that suits your needs, contact us with the specs and we can custom build Pad Heaters to your specifications.

Q: What does a Pad Heater look like?
A: Titan Pad Heaters are thin Flexible heating pads built to conform to the outside surface of an engine oil sump or any metal fluid reservoir.

Q: How are Titan Pad Heaters installed?
A: Titan Heaters are easily installed by following the step by step instructions and with basic shop tools. Everything needed for a complete installation is included with each heater.

Q: How long have Pad Heaters been on the market?
A: Pad Heaters, both Engine Oil and Hydraulic Heaters were released to market in the Spring of 1988 following 3 years of developmental work and testing.

Q: What is the warranty period for Titan Pad Heaters?
A: Titan Heaters have a 3 year warranty.

Q: Why is it important to Heat the oil supply with Titan Pad Heaters?
A: A Heated oil supply results in:
1) Less drag for quicker startup
2) Immediate oil flow to reduce engine wear
3) Greatly reduced water and acid contamination of oil

Q: How hot does the oil get?
A: Titan Heaters raise oil temperatures to approximate operating levels.

Q: Is a thermostat required for Titan Pad Heaters?
A: No, when the Titan Heater is sized correctly, a thermostat is not required.

Q: Will Titan Pad Heaters burn the oil like immersion type heaters?
A: Pad Heaters apply Heat to the oil through a very large surface area.
Because the temperature of that surface is far below the level that would
damage oil, the result is a gentle and even Heating.

Q: How long does it take a Titan Heater to do it's Heating job?
A: Titan Pad Heaters will generally raise cold oil temperatures by 38°C (100°F) in 1.5 - 2 hours.
Full Heating is usually accomplished in 5-6 hours.

Q: How do Titan Heaters do a better job of Heating the engine than block heaters or tank type heaters?
A: Pad Heaters put Heat into the oil supply. HEAT RISES to warm important INTERNAL components.

Q: Are the pistons included in the list of Heater INTERNAL components and if so what temperatures are they warmed to?
A: Pistons are generally warmed to 30°C (85°F) or so when heated with Titan Pad Heaters as governed by variables in engine type and design.

Q: Will Pad Heaters raise an engines coolant temperature?
A: Remember HEAT RISES off the heated oil supply.
The crankcase walls along with the cylinder wall, the outer block wall and
the coolant between them create a very effective barrier to the loss of heat to the atmosphere.
Only a small amount of Heat is absorbed by the coolant resulting in a 15-20° increase in coolant temperature.

Q: Can Pad Heaters be installed on a curved surface?
A: Yes, a Titan Pad Heater can be installed on single plane curves as short as about 1" radius.
They are not to be installed on a compound curve area.

Q: Can a Pad Heater be moved from one engine to another?
A: No, the installation of Titan Heaters is of a permanent nature.

Q: Can Pad Heaters be installed on the side of a pan?
A: Titan Heaters do a better job installed at the bottom of the sump (HEAT RISES).
However, a Pad Heater installation on the side of a sump or reservoir will yield excellent results.

Q: Can Pad Heaters be used on diesel fuel tanks?
A: We recommend against an installation on a diesel fuel tank due to the possibility of overheating the fuel supply.

Q: Can Pad Heaters be used on transmissions?
A: Yes, Pad Heaters are suitable for all types of transmissions.

Q: How do Pad Heaters compare in use of electricity with old style coolant heaters?
A: Pad Heaters , application for application, use less energy than block or tank type coolant heaters.
Titan Pad Heaters are more economical to operate than block heaters. Compare watt ratings.

Q: Will a Titan Pad Heater save me money?
A: YES, Titan Heaters will save you money by increasing engine and starter life. They are maintenance free and use much less electricity than a block heater.

Q: Should the use of any coolant heater presently in place be discontinued?
A: YES, the use of any block or tank type coolant heaters can be discontinued.

Q: How do Pad Heaters stand up in an environment of grease, oil, dirt and periodic engine cleanings?
A: Titan Pad Heaters are constructed of materials resistant to the effects of oil, grease, dirt and water.
Direct blasts with the pressure washers used in engine cleaning should be avoided.

Q: Are Titan Heaters available in other voltages?
A: Yes. There are Titan Pad Heaters available in 120 & 240 volts A.C. and 12 & 24 volts D.C.

Q: Can Pad Heaters be customized.
A: Yes. We can make Pad Heaters to suit any dimension, wattage, or voltage. If a heater doesn't exist for your particular application, we can make one that does.