Cold winter mornings often prompt drivers to start their cars and let them idle before driving. This practice stems from decades-old advice that once made perfect sense for older vehicles with ...

On a bitter morning, the urge to crank the heater and let a frozen car idle for ages is strong, but that old habit can quietly chew through fuel, wear out parts, and still leave the windshield frosted ...

CLEVELAND — It’s a morning habit we all have during the winter months: we grab our coffee, pull on a coat, start the car and let it idle while we finish getting ready. The goal is to warm it up. A ...