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.

Picture this: It’s the dead of winter in Chicago, with a cold weather advisory in place, wind chills as low as -30 — and your car won’t start. Hopefully this isn’t a familiar scene. But according to ...

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 ...

Two days of bitterly cold temperatures are expected this week in the Chicago area, with predicted wind chills of between -25 and -30 degrees Monday night into Tuesday morning in some spots. For ...

Discover 5 best car batteries for cold weather, key specs, and tips to prevent winter no-starts, helping drivers choose long-lasting car batteries in cold climates. Pixabay, kaboompics Cold mornings ...

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

Winter is tough on cars—even before they are turned on. Cold weather causes the engine oil to thicken and create resistance, and the chemical reactions in the electrolyte solution in the car battery ...

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 ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s been a cold start to the week in eastern KELOLAND, and more chilly weather is on the way. some areas. Temperatures Wednesday into Thursday are expected to dip below ...