Cold mornings have a way of exposing every weakness in a car. Batteries feel sluggish, engines sound rough, and drivers fall ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Diesel-fired engine pre-heaters can help ensure reliable engine starts in cold-weather conditions while reducing engine wear, preventing ...

A gasoline engine’s dirtiest moment lasts only a few seconds. In the time between ignition and the catalytic converter ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bosch's RCH system aims to help OEMs meet stringent emissions standards by providing a solution that reduces harmful pollutants during engine startup.