whats your idle speed
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From: Brentwood, TN
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Just trying to see what the average idle speed for most is. When I sit at a stop light, my idle speed is just under 500 rpms. I would say mine sits right at 400 or so. What is your idle speed?
Last edited by ken72; Apr 29, 2010 at 10:14 PM.
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Year: 1988
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Engine: 4.0 Ltr I6
mine sits at 200 at idle when cold and 250/300(MAYBE) when at operating temp
actually sometimes it sits at 200 even at operating temp.
but my jeep is special.
actually sometimes it sits at 200 even at operating temp.
but my jeep is special.
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From: Brentwood, TN
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Its amazing how much idle speed varies amoung us. I was feeling like 400 to 450 was low but I am starting to feel ok about it. If I had a manual shift I would be looking for more in the 600 to 700 range but I guess mine is ok for an automatic.


