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.

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 ...

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 ...

An automatic start-stop system in vehicles is known by many names: Some call it a "stop-start," others "S&S," and others a "micro-hybrid technology." But whatever you call it, it's a common feature in ...

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 ...

Most modern cars have auto start-stop systems to reduce fuel consumption, but while some might worry about wear and tear, car ...