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Is 600 RPM good for idle?

Is 600 RPM good for idle?

In most of today’s cars, an idle speed of 600 to 1000 RPMs is average. If your car is idling rough, though, it won’t feel smooth. Rough idle is easy to detect when you start your vehicle, and it may be dependent on the engine temperature when you start your car.

What should the idle speed be on a motorcycle?

For many single-cylinder motorcycle engines, idle speed is set between 1200 and 1500 rpm. Two-cylinder motorcycle engines are often set around 1000 rpm. If the engine is operating a large number of accessories, particularly air conditioning, the idle speed must be raised to ensure that the engine generates enough…

Why does my car idle at 700 rpm?

There is an air filter which prevents debris from the air from getting into the chamber. But if this air filter is dirty or clogged, then there will be less clean air passing through it. This will cause the engine to idle rough. Your engine should normally get to around 700 RPM after you start the vehicle.

What’s the difference between high idle and low idle?

Step by step automotive repair guide on how to troubleshoot and fix an engine that is idling high (fast) or low (slow). (Note: The engine idle speed is controlled by the computer and is NOT adjustable.)

What’s the idle speed on a Chevy Silverado?

Although mine is a lot different than yours, I can tell you it will idle down to about 500 RPM when warm. However, if it’s been acting sluggish, you may need that checked out (or just spend more money on more HP ). Put in some better fuel (Shell or Mobil premium) and just DRIVE it. Very little extra cost to you and it cleans as you drive.

There is an air filter which prevents debris from the air from getting into the chamber. But if this air filter is dirty or clogged, then there will be less clean air passing through it. This will cause the engine to idle rough. Your engine should normally get to around 700 RPM after you start the vehicle.

Why does my 80457s 600 CFM not idle?

The carb idles fine while warming up, but when choke is open & engine is hot, still cannot set curb idle. As I slowly increase curb idle to keep engine from stalling, opening throttle after every 1/8 turn, it will go from barely running to about 2000 rpm & stay there for about a minute or so & then idle down on it’s own & start to die.

What’s the idle speed of a Chevy truck?

Thanks. Last edited by EKinMN on Nov 11 2011, 2:54am, edited 1 time in total. Most trucks start up at about 1000 RPM, and then drop down when it warms up. Although mine is a lot different than yours, I can tell you it will idle down to about 500 RPM when warm.

When to increase curb idle to keep engine from stalling?

As I slowly increase curb idle to keep engine from stalling, opening throttle after every 1/8 turn, it will go from barely running to about 2000 rpm & stay there for about a minute or so & then idle down on it’s own & start to die. If I increase another 1/8 turn or less it will go up to 2000 rpm & stay there.

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