The eccentric mechanics at Garage 54 are at it again. This time, they're answering a question that I think many of us have. What happens to an engine during a cold start in sub-zero temperatures? I ...

Dealing with cold starts and wondering how long you should let your car idle to warm up has been a much-debated topic in motoring circles for ages. The basic premise is that when you first start your ...

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 ...

What is causing my 2013 Hyundai i30’s rough cold start? In an early morning start-up in the recent cold weather, the car has a rough, lumpy idle for a short period of five to 10 seconds. It can be ...

All vehicles become less efficient in cold weather. In a recent study, researchers in freezing Finland focused on whether engine block heaters could help increase efficiency in internal-combustion ...

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 ...