I think you've hit the nail on the head, Mr_C. How long have you been lurking?
This will be my first winter with the 'ecomodder mindset' so to speak. It will be interesting...
In my mind the main thing is the block/coolant heater plugged in 2 to 3 hours before blasting off into the frigid wasteland. Gee, I've always really hated winter...now I have one more reason...