Doing a search for block heaters...

So far found a simple article for those moving to cold areas that recommends using a block heater AND using synthetic oil. Here's that link:
http://www.athropolis.com/arctic-fac...t-car-cold.htm

More when I get the time.

Edit: This article from Canada Online claims up to 10% better fule economy in winter using a block heater:
http://canadaonline.about.com/od/aut...lockheater.htm

Still haven't found where exactly you can get the blcok heater for your vehicle, but...

Switch to Mobil 1 full syn. 5w/30 or 0w/30 and you'll be good to go :thumbup2:

And a GOOD battery always helps too!!!!!!

Are you telling me your Canadian and dont know what a block heater is?
there should be one on your car, Look for a long cord with a plug on the end (looks like a house hole plug) if you dont see it right awy look under your Maxi fuse cover (thats where i found mine) it might be wraped up and stuffed in there.
As for what it is, Its basicly just a heater that keeps the fluid in the engine block warm for easyer starts

BTW: I switched to synthetic and have had NO problems

HAHA!
nope, i did not know about block heaters till this post!!.

but now i know that the plug that would stick out from my grill is my blockheater.
thought that plug might have been for the battery.

amazing i learned about it know cus there is a ice storm on its way here. its gonna work miracles for me.


im going to swicth to synthetic oil.

is it a MUST to also use a synthetic oil filter??

thanks for all your help guys.

NO...........just use an AC delco filter PF-52 ;)

Let's mention the PF-52 takes more oil. The original Delco filter is a Pf-47

YUP......thats why it's better!!!!!!!! ;)

more meidia surface for dirt.

It basically prevents your block from freezing and cracking if it gets colder than your anti-freeze can protect against.