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olds_03
03-01-2007, 06:02 PM
is it normal for my rpms to be at 1.5 when im driving like less than 60km/hr...
and when im idling...its at like 0.8-1...
someone please let me know if this is normal or what the crap is going on!!!!:(
SweetNLow
03-01-2007, 06:11 PM
lol...... metric cracks me up.....

i need those numbers converted to standard
diablo
03-01-2007, 06:12 PM
if your drivin gin overdrive at 60km, your fine, idling is perfect, mine idles at 800rpm
Redog
03-01-2007, 06:28 PM
What is 60kmh in normal talk? 35 or 40 mph or so. I know 40k=25mph.

If I'm right, 1500 is fine cruising rpm at that speed
jackal2000
03-01-2007, 06:46 PM
it should not idle at 800rpms unless its frigid cold outside. the stock setting is 650rpms IIRC, i'll double check that when i get home. you have a 3400 right?
diablo
03-01-2007, 06:51 PM
What is 60kmh in normal talk? 35 or 40 mph or so. I know 40k=25mph.

If I'm right, 1500 is fine cruising rpm at that speed

60Km's is 38mph
HazMatt24
03-01-2007, 06:53 PM
and 88mph + 1.21 Jiggawatts = time travel
jackal2000
03-01-2007, 06:57 PM
and 88mph + 1.21 Jiggawatts = time travel

the only jigga here is you...its definitely GIGA.



and the flux capacitor is what allows time travel. noob.:rolleyes2:
diablo
03-01-2007, 06:59 PM
the only jigga here is you...its definitely GIGA.



and the flux capacitor is what allows time travel. noob.:rolleyes2:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Crazytaxi37
03-01-2007, 07:03 PM
Sounds dead on to me.

750-800 at low idle
1250 at high idle
1500 at 60kph
SweetNLow
03-01-2007, 07:22 PM
the only jigga here is you...its definitely GIGA.



and the flux capacitor is what allows time travel. noob.:rolleyes2:

haha you dork........

although back to the future is one of the top trilogies of all time.......

back to the future and die hard are right up there at the top for me
teflone
03-01-2007, 08:22 PM
sounds good to me


You think its low ?

fuel efficiency at its finest
olds_03
03-02-2007, 12:27 AM
Ok you morons, learn kms. don't be so close minded and teach yourself something.

well i noticed that when i coast down my street, im going a lot faster then i did last week, so i don't know what's going on. and when im driving it sounds different. i'm gonna see what the weekends brings me and if it's still acting weird i'll take it into the dealership Monday...i just am not liking what I'm hearing when it's driving and idling...
Gr1m
03-02-2007, 01:25 AM
try putting high test gas in it and see what happens, used to do that to my mom POS wagon and it would stop acting up
Ghadsphi
03-02-2007, 05:14 AM
Ok you morons, learn kms. don't be so close minded and teach yourself something.

No way am I going to learn metrics! Georgie boy would call me a terrorist, lock me in some unknown prision torture me till he found out they teach it in highschool (after 20 years of not beliving me and saying it was some terorist code). NEVER!!
jackal2000
03-02-2007, 05:45 AM
here's where it should be idling.

ECT= engine coolant temp

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/7163/idlewj8.jpg
AGT
03-02-2007, 09:22 AM
and 88mph + 1.21 Jiggawatts = time travel


Did ya watch the BTTF marathon they had on WGN last night or what haha :lol:
antichrysler
03-02-2007, 11:26 AM
Ok you morons, learn kms. don't be so close minded and teach yourself something.

well i noticed that when i coast down my street, im going a lot faster then i did last week, so i don't know what's going on. and when im driving it sounds different. i'm gonna see what the weekends brings me and if it's still acting weird i'll take it into the dealership Monday...i just am not liking what I'm hearing when it's driving and idling...

The RPMS are dead on, that's exactly what mine does and it's a 3400. I wouldn't take it to a dealership, one thing I have found with mine is if you don't put in fuel injector cleaner once every 6 months otherwise with all the moisture and climate changes you get gunk built up in it. I know when it gets really cold and I accelerate a bit harder it sounds like there's a hole in my muffler pipe.

I'd just throw fuel injector cleaner in it. If you have issues with a rough idle get some condensation remover and throw that in your tank too. Just make sure the tank is full or close to full when you do it.
antichrysler
03-02-2007, 11:29 AM
miles to kms:
multiply miles by ~1.6

kms to miles:
divide kms by ~1.6
olds_03
03-02-2007, 02:41 PM
Well mine is the 2.2...not sure if that makes any difference...
antichrysler
03-02-2007, 02:49 PM
I think that's about where it should be. The 2.2 should rev a bit higher than the 3.4 but it won't be a huge amount. My cavalier had a 2.2 and it would idle around 700-800rpm. I don't think it'll be a problem.

I'd still get some fuel injector cleaner and condensation remover just because it is good maintenance.
jackal2000
03-02-2007, 07:37 PM
change the fuel filter while you are it. it should cost around $15 for the filter.
Mischief007
03-02-2007, 07:45 PM
Well my car idles between 900 and 1000 rpm. At 70 km/h in 5th gear I'm at about 1500 rpm. 60 km/h in 4th gear is about 2000 rpms.
olds_03
03-05-2007, 12:56 PM
ok...is this normal...
i was drivin 120kms/hr on my way to work today and i was at 2500rpms....
Mischief007
03-05-2007, 04:54 PM
ok...is this normal...
i was drivin 120kms/hr on my way to work today and i was at 2500rpms....

Yes. You are actually idling lower than me at 120. I'm at about 2800 rpms.
olds_03
03-05-2007, 05:58 PM
ok. i'm only asking bc it sounds weird when i drive now. maybe im just paranoid bc my warranty is non-existant but it sounds as though i'm not shifting into 3rd......
BAH!
Mischief007
03-05-2007, 06:10 PM
ok. i'm only asking bc it sounds weird when i drive now. maybe im just paranoid bc my warranty is non-existant but it sounds as though i'm not shifting into 3rd......
BAH!

At that speed at those revs, you are in 4th with overdrive engaged.