idle speed

aki Isuzu Baby Posts: 8	idle speed Jan 16, 2009 19:29:55 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aki on Jan 16, 2009 19:29:55 GMT 11 Hello All A question for all the experienced MU owners. Does the engine always run faster when put into park (Auto)? Is it for the turbo or just needing adjusting? Thoughts appreciated Aki

geeves Administrator Most Posts & Most Helpful AWARD Posts: 4,833	idle speed Jan 16, 2009 20:44:22 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geeves on Jan 16, 2009 20:44:22 GMT 11 From drive/reverse into neutral or park will increase idle as in gear puts a slight load on the torque converter. This is why the idle spec for an auto is slightly higher than a manual