Should you warm up your engine before you hit the road? Here’s what the experts say: A little goes a long way! Giving your ...

Modern engines are designed to warm up quickly and efficiently, reducing the need for prolonged idling. “Once fuel-injected ...

The manifold, which back then was always metal, had to literally warm up until it became hot enough to vaporize fuel; until it did, the engine would run rich, rough, stall more easily and pollute ...

Excessive idling can cause engine damage, and experts agree that modern gas-powered engines don’t need to warm up to run effectively.

Winter conditions can make even the shortest trips feel daunting, with sluggish starts and long engine warm-up times. Fuel economy also takes a massive hit during the winter, leading car owners to ...

Jasim says that “a lot of people think” the best way to warm up their vehicle is by turning it on and letting it run idle in their driveway. But Jasim says this advice is dated. “That’s not the case, ...

And there’s a real downside: wasting fuel and generating emissions ... everything—including the cabin—really warm, but the fastest way to warm up an engine is by driving.