# 20913825 Block Heater Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta D16 1200-1500W Electric Block Heater Kit - Part Number: 20913825

  

A genuine Volvo Penta electric engine block heater for selected 16-litre D16 installations.

  

The probe-style heater mounts directly in the engine block and preheats the coolant before starting. It improves cold starting, reduces warm-up wear and allows the engine to reach operating temperature more quickly.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM electric block heater kit

• Correct Volvo Penta part number 20913825

• Probe-style mains-powered coolant heater

• Approximately 1200-1500W depending on market specification

• Installation kit and external connection cables are separate unless specifically supplied

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 20913825 current Volvo Penta service reference

• 20547412 corresponding earlier 1500W heater reference in selected Volvo installations

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 20913825

• VOE20913825

• 20547412

• 20398719 separate installation kit

• 3986351 separate 5m connection cable

• 20562917 separate cab connector kit

  

Kit Contents:

  

• Electric engine block-heater element / probe assembly - part number 20913825 - quantity 1

• Integral heater seal and electrical lead supplied as part of assembly 20913825 where fitted by Volvo

• Installation kit 20398719, connection cable 3986351 and cab connector kit 20562917 are separate and are not included unless the package states otherwise

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Volvo Penta and Volvo D16 cold-start preheating systems

• Industrial, generating-set and heavy-duty vehicle installations in cold climates

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• D16C applications

• D16E applications

• D16F applications

• TAD1640GE

• TAD1641GE

• TAD1642GE

• TAD1643VE

• TAD1650VE

• TAD1651VE

• TAD1660VE

• TAD1661VE

• TAD1662VE

• TAD1670VE

• TAD1671VE

• TAD1672VE

  

• Volvo vehicle crossover:

• FH16 / FM 16-litre applications using heater 20913825

  

• HP Range: Application-dependent across D16 engine ratings

• Engine Type: Volvo Penta 16.1L inline 6-cylinder diesel

• Year Range: Approximately early 2000s onward; mains voltage and heater specification must match the installation market

  

🔌 Function

  

The heater transfers electrical heat into the engine coolant and block before starting, reducing cold-start friction, emissions and warm-up time.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Heater does not warm the engine

• Mains circuit trips or fuse opens

• Coolant seepage around the heater element

• Electrical cable or connector heat-damaged

• Element open-circuit or shorted during resistance testing

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 468.84 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 468.84 AUD | In stock |

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- 20913825 Block Heater Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/20913825-block-heater-kit-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-07-30