And it's more pleasant to drive when your heat isn't air conditioning. By the time you're done, the engine's probably heated enough to drive. Before I moved to Alaska, I got a lot of tips about special engine oil varieties meant for cold weather. But up here, people seem to use the same oil their car normally calls for, changing it regularly. You may want to consult the manual for your own model, but my Subaru's done well with the normal 10W-30 stuff.
Slow Tires are tricky.
Have extra batteries for your flashlight, as extreme cold reduces efficiency. This is true for fuel efficiency too, so watch the gas gauge. Send them my way . Send your stories to Doug . I had a number of good responses from readers.