Low RPM, bad or good?

**Onynz** · February 16th, 2008 11:15 AM

In-adjust ng mechanic yung idle up ko from 1k to 800 (with aircon) so now when aircon is off my idle up drops to 500.

What do you think?

TIA

**Type 100** · February 16th, 2008 12:19 PM

It's not a matter of what WE think. It's a matter of what TOYOTA thinks.

Your engine should have recommended idling RPM; stick to it. The usual range is 700-1000 RPM from what I've seen. Di ka ba namamatayan ng makina sa 500 RPM?

**DonT** · February 16th, 2008 12:27 PM

Yup, Type 100 is right....usual idling rpm is at 700 to 800. 600rpm is too low and 900 to 1000 is too high for me..

But I guess, it depends on the condition of the car. Older cars are idled a notch higher to compensate for various things.

**niky** · February 16th, 2008 04:36 PM

As long as it's not shaking, shuddering or sputtering, a low idle is not a big deal. But I think it should be around 600-700 rpm for your car. Better safe than sorry.

**ydreph962** · February 17th, 2008 10:51 PM

hi guys, i'm a newbie here..i just wanna ask for a good auto shop here in las piñas or bacoor area where i could go to fix my idle speed..my ride is a toyota 1.6 gli (matic) love life model..because when the engine is warmed up already the idle speed drops to around 7k rpm (i think it's within the allowable range) and the car is shaking especially during traffic..i've been to TAI and shell across perpetual help hospital and still they didn't fixed the problem..
your recommendations are highly appreciated..tia po mga sirs..

**ydreph962** · February 17th, 2008 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by ydreph962

hi guys, i'm a newbie here..i just wanna ask for a good auto shop here in las piñas or bacoor area where i could go to fix my idle speed..my ride is a toyota 1.6 gli (matic) love life model..because when the engine is warmed up already the idle speed drops to around 7k rpm (i think it's within the allowable range) and the car is shaking especially during traffic..i've been to TAI and shell across perpetual help hospital and still they didn't fixed the problem..
your recommendations are highly appreciated..tia po mga sirs..

sorry, the idle speed drops to 700 rpm, i mean..

**Onynz** · February 18th, 2008 12:03 PM

Thanks for the infos...

Anyways, can i easily adjust the idle of the car by myself?

**CVT** · February 19th, 2008 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by ydreph962

hi guys, i'm a newbie here..i just wanna ask for a good auto shop here in las piñas or bacoor area where i could go to fix my idle speed..my ride is a toyota 1.6 gli (matic) love life model..because when the engine is warmed up already the idle speed drops to around 7k rpm (i think it's within the allowable range) and the car is shaking especially during traffic..i've been to TAI and shell across perpetual help hospital and still they didn't fixed the problem..
your recommendations are highly appreciated..tia po mga sirs..

I am surprised because based on my experience, the guys at Shell across Perpetual Hospital should have easily fixed your problem....

Anyway, Shell Coastal Road, just below the flyover should be a sure shot to fix your idling issue... You can also try Shell beside Las Pinas Doctor's Hospital.....

Good luck bro.

5404:knit:

**ydreph962** · February 21st, 2008 06:49 AM

thanks cvt for the reply..maybe i'll try to go back to shell (perp) or coastal in time for my change oil and tune up..sana maayos na at matagal na tong prblema ko, wala kasing makaayos..
pero ano ang pwede ko sabihin na dapat nila iadjust o kalikutin to be sure na magawa nila?
thanks again bro..