While it’s normal for a car to be idling high when it’s first started, if the idle doesn’t drop to normal after a minute or two, something’s probably wrong. That initial temporary high idle, which is ...

Cold winter mornings often prompt drivers to start their cars and let them idle before driving. This practice stems from ...

There are differing opinions on how long an engine should idle and warm up before the car is driven, and this difference of opinion stems from changes in technology. Some say you should let it idle at ...

With freezing winter weather blanketing much of the U.S., it may be tempting for commuters to warm up the car by idling it for a few minutes before getting in. But drivers should be wary, as many ...

Once upon a time, it was considered good practice to warm up your engine by letting it idle for a little while before setting off. These days, however, people tend to just jump in the car and go. Is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That old habit of letting your car idle for five or ten minutes in the driveway on a cold morning feels caring, but modern engines ...

There are multiple ways to end up idling your car without even thinking about it. It might seem harmless, but idling is actually bad for the environment, your health and your wallet. Idling ...

The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn is teaming up with schools and local community groups in a renewed and expanded effort to raise awareness of air pollution from engine idling. You may notice ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s the time of year when you want to warm your car before getting in, but law enforcement is warning drivers not to idle your car for long periods. Many of us are guilty ...

The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.