RPM at 1000 while warming up
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RPM at 1000 while warming up
Couple of days ago I put the ignition on and as i was warming up my car, i noticed my rpm was at 1000. Why is it at 1000? Shouldn't it be at 0? Sorry i'm a newb
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When I start the car cold it reads at 1300. In about 45 sec. the idle comes back down to about 1000-1100 and the temp gauge nudges up a bit (Obviously this takes longer when it is colder out....but it never takes more than 3 minutes.) That's my warmup routine. Then I go! Drive gently until the temp gauge hits midway and then you're good.
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LOL @ this thread. Anyone ever driven a carbureted car?
Engine needs to idle just a little faster when cold to keep it from stalling and to light off the cats and 02. It's normal and it's a simple rpm vs temp map. The colder it is, the longer it takes to warm up, the longer it's at a high idle.
It's always good to let it settle down to a normal idle before you put it in gear.
Engine needs to idle just a little faster when cold to keep it from stalling and to light off the cats and 02. It's normal and it's a simple rpm vs temp map. The colder it is, the longer it takes to warm up, the longer it's at a high idle.
It's always good to let it settle down to a normal idle before you put it in gear.
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Safety Car
keep in mind guys....when its bitchin cold... get those nice block heaters out... if u dont have em order them....it'll prevent a lot of damage down the line....best 50$ i spent....other than the short shifter lol
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