A deep freeze that gripped Ohio brought dangerously cold temperatures and led to school closures throughout the state. It didn't do any favors for your car battery, either. Cold weather might reduce ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With temperatures plummeting to extreme cold across Wisconsin on Tuesday, drivers may be concerned about how often they should ...

When temperatures plunge, the same cold that stiffens your fingers can quietly cripple the battery under your hood. Chemical reactions slow, oil thickens, and the electrical demands of modern cars ...

Two days of bitterly cold temperatures are expected this week in the Chicago area, with predicted wind chills of between -25 and -30 degrees Monday night into Tuesday morning in some spots. For ...

YORK, Pa. — A car can see many things go wrong for many reasons, but the cold is typically not one that comes to mind. With extreme cold temperatures here again, however, local experts say a little ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The icy cold weather is tough for everyone and for everyone’s cars. The electric components of your car, including those that start it up, can struggle more in chilly temps.

Cold mornings have a way of exposing every weakness in a car. Batteries feel sluggish, engines sound rough, and drivers fall ...

Even when it's cold, you still have places to be. When Knoxville temperatures are in the low teens and 20s, car troubles could easily arise. A polar vortex this past week has been sending arctic air ...

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 ...

There are plenty of different schools of thought on the matter, but the truth depends on what type of car you have. There are differing opinions on how long an engine should idle and warm up before ...

Cold weather can drain a car battery by reducing its capacity and slowing its chemical reactions. Low temperatures also thicken engine oil, forcing the battery to work harder to start the car. Using ...