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 ...

With cold temperatures bringing ice and snow across the U.S., your first instinct before driving anywhere may be to let your car warm up. But that might not be a great idea, according to experts at ...

Q I have a 2006 Honda Accord four-cylinder with 105,000 miles. It has developed a clicking engine noise on a cold start. After the car has warmed up, the sound goes away. I have seen references to a ...

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 ...

The best solution to cold weather diesel starting problems is to avoid them by being prepared for cold weather before it happens. Diesel engines are harder to start in cold weather because they depend ...

If you search for any performance vehicle plus “cold start” on YouTube, you’re likely to be served hours and hours of sonorous content. But have you ever wondered why cold starts sound so good? The ...

Oil is the lifeblood of your engine, regardless of whether you're behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi Mirage, Ferrari Roma, or Cummins-powered Ram truck. While every aspect of vehicle maintenance is ...