Cold winter mornings often prompt drivers to start their cars and let them idle before driving. This practice stems from ...

With temperatures plummeting to extreme cold across Wisconsin on Tuesday, drivers may be concerned about how often they should start their car to keep it running properly during winter. The AAA warns ...

During cold-start, a car engine emits far more particulate matter and other pollutants than during warm conditions. This is because a cold catalytic converter is much less efficient at low exhaust gas ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question:My 2000 Chevy Blazer has the 4.3-liter V-6, and it won't start when the temperature outside gets below 32 degrees F. What should I check first? Answer:If you mean the engine won't crank over, ...