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

While you may not need to warm up your car as much as you once thought, what should you do if your car won't start in the cold weather? If you do try starting your car and aren't successful, it might ...

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 ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND — It’s a morning habit we all have during the winter months: we grab our coffee, pull on a coat, start the car and let it idle while we finish getting ready. The goal is to warm it up. A ...

WASHINGTON — It’s a morning habit many people have during the winter months: We grab our coffee, pull on a coat, start the car and let it idle while we finish getting ready. The goal is to warm up the ...

Cold weather can drain a car battery by reducing its capacity and slowing its chemical reactions. Low temperatures also thicken engine oil, forcing the battery to work harder to start the car. Using ...

Mornings aren’t always kind, especially when they involve crawling out of bed and sliding behind the wheel for yet another soul-draining work commute. But for those of you who haven’t switched sides ...