Although it’s only a few hundred miles south of Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico might as well be another planet. Ruled solely by the elements, its 55,000 square miles of brutal, desolate landscape. A vast wilderness populated only by the occasional farm, beach resort, or the ruins of an old 18th-century Spanish mission.

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When you live in a region with cold winters, the morning routine often involves a momentary shiver as you step outside to start your car. As the engine roars to life, you might not think much about the impact of that abrupt awakening on your vehicle. However, the phenomenon known as a “cold start” can significantly affect your engine’s healt…[Read more]