Besides preventing the build-up of nasty engine sludge and premature wear, protection against cold starts is one of the main reasons why you should never skip an oil change in your gasoline or diesel ...

You probably think you’re being kind to your engine on icy mornings, either by hopping in and driving gently right away or by letting it sit and idle while you scrape the windshield. Mechanics say one ...

Cold start combustion in diesel engines is characterised by low ambient temperatures that impair fuel atomisation, prolong ignition delay and increase unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and ...