When temperatures plunge, a frozen car can feel less like an inconvenience and more like a mechanical emergency. Handled poorly, those first few minutes of winter driving can shorten engine life, ...

First, check to make sure the car's tailpipe isn’t blocked by snow or ice. You’ll be running the engine, so everything has to be clear. Start the engine and turn on the rear window defroster. Turn on ...

Digging your car out after a snowstorm can feel like a race against time, but experts say rushing, or using the wrong tools, ...

On a bitter morning, the urge to crank the heater and let a frozen car idle for ages is strong, but that old habit can quietly chew through fuel, wear out parts, and still leave the windshield frosted ...

To clean, simply mist the engine bay with your spray, let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse. If your engine bay is especially dirty, you can agitate the grime with a rag, or you can even use a ...

Failing to properly clear snow and ice from your vehicle creates hazardous driving conditions for yourself and others.

Add enough ice cubes to fill a large-ish metal ladle. Use the back of the ladle to skim across the top of the pot of stew, ...

Winter weather can increase the likelihood of multi-car accidents on busy roads and highways. Some collisions may not be avoidable, but drivers can take steps to reduce the damage to their vehicles by ...

Drivers can prevent car doors from freezing by coating the rubber seals with a glycerin-based moisturizer. Using a car cover is another effective way to protect doors and locks from freezing moisture.

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Maintaining your car during cold temperatures is important, and experts say not paying attention to salt buildup can cause serious damage to vehicles. Salt is commonly used on ...