I have a 1998 Cavalier and I am wondering what my RPM's should be at when I idle with the engine warm?
2007-03-12 13:53:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i own a repair shop ,and it should idle at around 750-800 rpm,s on normal idle that's with the engine warm,and no air conditioning on or the heater,sometimes the heater recycles it ,so it will kick the air on ,but the computer compensates for this,and will keep the idle at a normal speed even if its put in gear it should only drop a small amount,if you have one that's idling below or above this ,there may be a problem with it,good luck,i hope this helps.
2007-03-12 14:03:13 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Most cars idle between 650 and 800 rpm - anything over 1000 means something's wrong.
2007-03-12 14:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million-2000 rpms is rediculous. that's going to no longer idle over 1000 except has purely been began after sitting awhile. that's going to idle between 8-900. my ninety one GT idles at approximately 700. what doesyours idle at? i might desire to right here your different issues additionally. i'm goinjg to be paying for that kind mustang and that i desire to appreciate what to look out for.
2016-10-18 05:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon which engine you've got, plus accessories that are engine driven (P/S, P/B and A/C). Most engines are designed to idle between 800 to1400 RPM, but, again, that depends upon many external factors. If you have any doubt as to whether it is idling properly, check the owner's/operator's manual and/or bring it to a competent mechanic.
2007-03-12 14:00:46 · answer #4 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
my 4 Cyl 2.2L motor idles at about 1000 RPMs some times less about 800 is low as i saw it befor it's on a 1990 Dodge Omni
2007-03-12 13:59:25 · answer #5 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually a warm idle will be in the 600-800 area. the person who said the idle was meant to be around 1400 is an idiot.
2007-03-12 14:05:06 · answer #6 · answered by pb_xtreme2003 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
anything under 1k is good.... if it alters constantly.. especially when it is warm.. your water pump may on its way out... but under 1k is good
2007-03-12 13:59:52 · answer #7 · answered by Patrick M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋