Letting a car idle for 10 minutes will get the engine up to normal operating temperature but accomplish little else. Driving the car for several miles wakes up the transmission, brakes ...

Of course, everyone wants to be comfortable when starting up their car for their daily commute or running some errands. But do you think letting it idle for the HVAC to kick in and heat up the ...

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.

However, if your car shakes when idle, there are usually a handful of conditions that may be to blame. Some of the most likely reasons for a car to shake when idling include things like worn-out ...

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 This practice, however, is based on outdated ...

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 ...

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 ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Letting your car idle while in the drop-off or pick-up line at school has become second nature for many parents. But as students head back to class, it's important to ...

Could it be a sensor or fuel pump? A. If the car starts with a jump and the battery is fully charged, I would look for an electrical problem. On some Ford vehicles the battery ground cable has ...