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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This is an electrical device designed to warm up your vehicle's engine and its fluids in cold weather, giving you smooth starts. It also ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Diesel engines, known for their great fuel efficiency, are sensitive to cold temperatures. Instead of using spark plugs, as gasoline-powered ...

A cold snap is bringing extreme temperature drops in large portions of the country, which means wide swaths of the U.S. are now facing frigid, sub-zero temperatures. Naturally, these conditions can ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter mornings can be especially tough for diesel truck owners, as freezing temperatures push engines to their limits. As a truck enthusiast, ...

(TestMiles) – A Ford recall tied to engine block heaters matters now because winter habits—plugging in overnight—can quietly create the exact conditions that raise fire risk. I’ll be honest: most ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Tuesday that Ford is recalling more than 116,000 vehicles due to a potential fire risk linked to the engine block heater. The device, which ...

Ford Motor (F) is recalling 119,075 vehicles in the U.S. as the engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in and increasing ...