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

There are plenty of different schools of thought on the matter, but the truth depends on what type of car you have.

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 ...

Cold winter mornings often prompt drivers to start their cars and let them idle before driving. This practice stems from decades-old advice that once made perfect sense for older vehicles with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...