Learn why your vehicle stalls on a cold start, what common issues to check, and simple tips to prevent engine problems and ...

Q I have a 2006 Honda Accord four-cylinder with 105,000 miles. It has developed a clicking engine noise on a cold start. After the car has warmed up, the sound goes away. I have seen references to a ...

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 ...

With cold temperatures bringing ice and snow across the U.S., your first instinct before driving anywhere may be to let your car warm up. But that might not be a great idea, according to experts at ...

Why are cars sometimes harder to start when the weather is cold? Why does using the choke help? My car doesn’t seem to have one. --Bernard. Mechanical things are profoundly unamused by the cold. As a ...

What’s the right way to start a car on a bitter cold morning? Q: Can you tell me the right way to start a car on a bitter cold morning? It’s minus 20 degrees these days in the Northeast and I don’t ...

Specialists weigh in on cold starts, wear protection and other oil viscosity matters. Nine out of 10 heavy-duty long-haul trucks use 15W40 oil. Despite that long-standing domination, that viscosity ...