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Paolo300zx
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by Paolo300zx Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:02 pm
how low is too low for idle?
aphexcoil
Junior Standardshifter
Posts: 56 Joined: Mon Dec 26, 2005 1:09 amLocation: Baltimore, MD
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by aphexcoil Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:04 am
My car idles around 700-800 ... I don't think you want your idle much higher than that. If your car isn't stalling or the engine isn't all over the map jumping between various idle ranges, I don't think it is anything to worry about.
s4rge
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by s4rge Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:02 am
1000K for me and my friends GT stang @ cold start
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Johnf514
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Posts: 8574 Joined: Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:59 pmCars: '07 Mazda3, '06 Ninja 636Location: Orlando, FL
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by Johnf514 Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:26 am
Paolo300zx wrote: how low is too low for idle?
Not at all, that's perfectly fine for your car.
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Krakilin
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Posts: 223 Joined: Sun May 22, 2005 1:49 amLocation: Toronto
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by Krakilin Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:34 am
600-700 rpm is normal after your car warms up. If you don't notice any extra vibration in your car it's all good.
2005 Mazda 3 GT, Metallic Black, GFX package (17inch rim, moonroof, sporty bumpers), Spoiler, 5MT.
LS1Leader
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by LS1Leader Wed Feb 01, 2006 1:04 pm
Krakilin wrote: 600-700 rpm is normal after your car warms up. If you don't notice any extra vibration in your car it's all good.
+1. As long as the engine doesn't sputter and sound ready to die, it's fine.
littleredcar
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by littleredcar Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:36 pm
It's ok. Mine idles low, and sometimes just a tiny little vibration. No problem
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CaliforniaZX
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by CaliforniaZX Sun Feb 05, 2006 1:50 am
Im gessing you still have the VG30DETT. My VG30DE Idles at 1000 always... I dont no if anything lower than that is normal for the VG. Then again, Im no mechanic.
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