ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — As temperatures plunge in many areas, many drivers still cling to the old habit of letting their cars idle for several minutes before hitting the road. The reasoning seems ...
As frigid temperatures engulf large swaths of the nation, auto experts are debunking a longtime myth about driving in cold weather. AAA, a federation of motor clubs, recommends drivers start their ...
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Should you warm up your car before driving?

Should You Warm Up Your Engine Before Driving Your Car? Cars with electronic fuel injection do not need to be warmed up before lightly driving off. This is because fuel injected engines can compensate ...
If you’re over the age of 30, you likely remember your parents and grandparents warming up their cars before driving them during cold weather. You might even recall the explanation you were given as ...
With snow on the ground and temperatures dropping, Iowans may think they need to let their vehicles warm up before hitting the road. But that isn't necessarily the case. Using electric heaters in ...