Couldn't find a better place to place this thread so here it is...
This summer I am moving to Minneapolis for a new job and I will be there at least for the next 4 years. I'm hoping there is an active Volvo community there (if not, we'll make one). But I wanted to get some tips on what I need to know or do to my S70 to get it ready for the long and cold winters.
1. Rust proofing - do people still do that? How much would it cost?
2. Engine block heater - I will not be going north of Minneapolis, and I'm hoping to find a place with underground garage. But in the event I don't...do I need a block heater?
3. From what I've read, Minnesota doesn't have a safety inspection, but has anyone gotten in trouble with local police for using HIDs in E-codes?
4. Coolant - I assume I will have to flush the system and run 100% coolant with no distilled water whatsoever. Right?
That's all I can think of right now.