Car idling around 10-13 range is this bad?
09-17-2008, 02:15 PM
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Car idling around 10-13 range is this bad?
What if any damage would it do to have a high idle, and if so thats too bad I actually seem to like it 
09-17-2008, 03:42 PM
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Are you going by the tach on the dash? If so its probably not correct because I dont think you would like it much unless your talking about neutral idle..I think its around 600 -700in drive.I usually adjust it around there and also where it feels good.
09-17-2008, 06:07 PM
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The EPA sticker on the firewall should have idle specs for your engine. If you don't have one, it should be something in the area of 500-600 rpm in neutral with manual tranny, and 650 in neutral with automatic and 500-550 with automatic in Drive. You burn a LOT of fuel with 1200 rpm (or higher) idle speed. Folks are more impressed with a "loping" engine at normal idle speeds than something just spinning faster....
09-17-2008, 06:59 PM
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The EPA sticker on the firewall should have idle specs for your engine. If you don't have one, it should be something in the area of 500-600 rpm in neutral with manual tranny, and 650 in neutral with automatic and 500-550 with automatic in Drive. You burn a LOT of fuel with 1200 rpm (or higher) idle speed. Folks are more impressed with a "loping" engine at normal idle speeds than something just spinning faster....
09-17-2008, 08:03 PM
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My 75 (auto) idols around 500-600rpms, and almost sounds like its gonna stall. (it doesnt though). I was wondering the same thing, but ive got a demon 750 carb and edelbrock heads/intake. perf cam, and few other stuff. Should I try new plugs? they probably havent been changed in 3 years (NGK's). 
