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16 years ago

Fri, Jan 11, 2008 11:23 PM

Thanks to all who replied... 96 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 What is the normal RPM's cold idle and warm ? Cold idle now at 1500. I think I'm going to like this vehicle but have much to learn. I have just about mastered the MGB and WV Golf/Rabbit, and 89 K5 Blazer...... Thanks in advance

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16 years ago

Sat, Jan 12, 2008 1:33 AM

Cold idle at 1500 sounds a lil high, but how cold is cold? I only had high rpms when cold (in FLorida) after using an off brand fuel. Are u using ethanol"ed" fuel?

Idle when hot should be around 750 +/- 50

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16 years ago

Sat, Jan 12, 2008 3:49 AM

I'm in Texas and even a 'cool' morning will give me 1200-1500 hundred for a a short while.

'06 WRX Sportwagon

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16 years ago

Sat, Jan 12, 2008 2:51 PM

Cold morning gives me 12-15K as well in both cars. I live in Eastern Canada and its an 04 STi and 06 Forester.

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16 years ago

Sat, Jan 12, 2008 4:14 PM

Hi:

Tried it this morning: (2 degrees celsius).

1500 for about 3 minutes 1000 for another 3 minutes Then I got bored and drove away.. ;)

The tachometer in my 2002 Legacy *seems* to be out of scale between 0 and

100, with two lines only, one thicker than the other. My car seems to idle at about 750, sometimes dipping down, sometimes bumping up a bit. The idle, for me, is a bit lumpy, bordering on rough, but (after many recent repairs), it doesn't stall, (although, again, given my recent experience, I am always afraid it might... ;))