And unless you're still driving something with a carburetor, you're not getting much benefit from the idle, anyway. Idling cars are an illegal plaything. At least, they are in some states.

In addition to unnecessary engine wear, the Environmental Protection Agency says letting your car idle causes air pollution and wastes fuel. Driving your car normally and avoiding hard ...

As winter approaches, many drivers instinctively turn the key in their ignition and let their cars idle for several minutes to "warm up" the engine. This practice, however, is based on outdated ...

Car manufacturers don't have consistent advice on how long you should idle your car in the cold. So it's no wonder mechanics don't all agree on the subject, either. Generally speaking, idling your ...

According to Consumer Reports, it's not a bad idea to let your car idle for a minute so it can ... Of interest: Protect family, pets from hypothermia with tips from Red Cross, American Kennel ...

A mechanic is going viral after sharing the best way to warm up your car if it’s been sitting outside in freezing temperatures. In a two-part video series, Dave (@davesautocenter) showed ...

Question: I have a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado S10 and, lately, the engine has been surging while at an idle. I was told this ... is an important part of your car’s emissions system.

Here’s what Georgia law says about letting your car idle while unattended. The short answer is, it depends where you live. Georgia code 40-6-201 once made it a crime to leave a vehicle ...