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Old 07-25-2012, 08:10 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Idle speed is low, less than 600 RPM. Mine was barely above the 500 RPM mark when I got the car with under 28k original miles in 2008. Clean out the EGR passageways if they have not been done, almost certainly needs that at that mileage. Low idle speed minimises fuel waste when idling and the EGR function helps keep it running smooth, especially in lean burn. Mine would accelerate smoothly from 30 MPH in 5th gear at 1000 RPM, even with the AC running.

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Mech
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