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 ...

A car that struggles to start (especially in cold conditions or after sitting) often points to issues beyond the usual battery or ignition suspects. Once those basics have been checked, the problem ...

A slew of vehicles idling in a traffic jam - Canetti/Shutterstock Idling a vehicle after cold-starting was once a useful technique in carbureted engines. Unless you were looking to stall the engine ...