Does this look normal?

Seattle S65B40 · 06-13-2011, 10:27 PM

let the forum-induced overdiagnosis continue...

Seems like low idle for not even being at operating temps. Anyone else ever at 500 RPMs?

FVM3 · 06-13-2011, 10:35 PM

mines is a little higher then that, like 600

Denk · 06-13-2011, 10:39 PM

After initial warm up my idle settles down to around 500 RPMs, maybe a tad higher. She's rock solid at idle, definitely doesn't feel like it's struggling.

GOLFFRR · 06-13-2011, 10:41 PM

looks fine to me. Im the same (6mt as well)

Seattle S65B40 · 06-13-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

mines is a little higher then that, like 600

that's what I always thought was a healthy idle RPM. It generally stays higher than 500 when it's still warming up. but when it gets close to op temps, is when it settles in that low.

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Originally Posted by Denk

After initial warm up my idle settles down to around 500 RPMs, maybe a tad higher. She's rock solid at idle, definitely doesn't feel like it's struggling.

I suppose mine is rock solid as well. never had a stall, and rarely do i see dipping.

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

looks fine to me. Im the same (6mt as well)

good to hear. I always assumed 600-700 was normal, but again, i don't have any stall or dip, and no rough idle either.

Seattle S65B40 · 06-13-2011, 10:48 PM

So, this for example, is normal as the engine is colder, but as it warms up the idle level drops, correct? [not my pic btw]

GT3 Tim · 06-14-2011, 09:12 AM

Mine idles at 750. lol

Before I got a "tune", I could swear it was closer to 600.

However, if it isn't rough, I wouldn't worry about it at all.

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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	After initial warm up my idle settles down to around 500 RPMs, maybe a tad higher. She's rock solid at idle, definitely doesn't feel like it's struggling.
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GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Mine idles at 750. lol Before I got a "tune", I could swear it was closer to 600. However, if it isn't rough, I wouldn't worry about it at all. __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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