The introduction of the three way catalyst (TWC) has considerably reduced emissions from gasoline fueled cars. Most of the pollutants from these cars are emitted during the cold start period. At lower ...

Q: My sister has a new Hyundai or Kia (hope it doesn't make a difference). She does not have a garage and lives here in Minnesota. She had an engine block heater in her old car. She went to have one ...

All vehicles become less efficient in cold weather. In a recent study, researchers in freezing Finland focused on whether engine block heaters could help increase efficiency in internal-combustion ...

Anchorage auto mechanic Bret Moffet stood underneath a forest green pickup truck last week that was hoisted about seven feet in the air. He used a long wrench to unscrew a bolt hidden deep in a maze ...

With winter officially here, now is a good time to consider your options for an electric engine heater — more commonly known as a block heater. This one feature is responsible for more than its share ...

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 59,000 vehicles across 10 models due to engine block heaters that may crack and leak coolant, creating a potential fire hazard. The ...