Cold mornings have a way of exposing every weakness in a car. Batteries feel sluggish, engines sound rough, and drivers fall back on habits that seem protective but can quietly shorten an engine’s ...

Turbocharged engines are far more sensitive to cold-start behavior than older naturally aspirated designs, and mechanics are ...

Besides preventing the build-up of nasty engine sludge and premature wear, protection against cold starts is one of the main reasons why you should never skip an oil change in your gasoline or diesel ...