You probably think you’re being kind to your engine on icy mornings, either by hopping in and driving gently right away or by letting it sit and idle while you scrape the windshield. Mechanics say one ...

Warming up your car every day in cold weather can prevent major mechanical issues. Here's why drivers should give their cars ...

Why are cars sometimes harder to start when the weather is cold? Why does using the choke help? My car doesn’t seem to have one. --Bernard. Mechanical things are profoundly unamused by the cold. As a ...

Q: When I start my Honda CR-V anytime the engine is cold, I get this horrible noise, same as what you’d get if you would turn the ignition key after the car was already started. This started occurring ...

There are differing opinions on how long an engine should idle and warm up before the car is driven, and this difference of opinion stems from changes in technology. Some say you should let it idle at ...

Diesel-fired engine pre-heaters can help ensure reliable engine starts in cold-weather conditions while reducing engine wear, preventing service calls and boosting driver satisfaction, fleets said. A ...