You now its cold out..................
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Hmm, my car has a pretty low fast idle - 1000rpm, +/- 100rpm? I notice other cars going higher than that...
... the ice racing beater car that was in my school'* autoshop had something seriously wrong with the fast idle - 3000rpm, anyone?
... the ice racing beater car that was in my school'* autoshop had something seriously wrong with the fast idle - 3000rpm, anyone?
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Originally Posted by smellbird
The other day when it was -15 with a -40mph wind chill the RPMs were at 2K. Otherwise it'* usually at 1100.
and you also nnow it is too cold out when...
1) You blow a voice coil on your newer 12" woofer while at low volume
2) When you start your car it sounds like a banche comming because the block is so cold (-24F here yesterday morning...yeah)
3) Power goes out at your house 2 minutes after you get up to get ready for work.
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When its cold out the car should kick into high idle then back off when thermostat opens up. That chilled air is mother natures intercooler, great for power but bad on bearings and seals.