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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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What should my RPM's be at idle? Whats the normal range?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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Engine fully warm, in gear, right around 650-750.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Okay Thank you. I sit around 700
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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yup 7 is the g-spot
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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thanks. I was asking because when it first starts its at like 1000, then drops to around 500 after it idles for a min. then after driving it is around 700... didn't know it fluctuates like that.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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the whole 500 thing i have never seen, but yes it does jump to 1000 on the initial start of the ignition and everything spoolin then it back off to idle at 700ish
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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hmmm, next time I drive it, i will take a close look at how low it goes...
 
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