Engine RPM at IDLE?

[tranquility]

Ok, I must be reading-impaired, I'm actually at the norm, 500-600rpms idle.

Anyway, a side question is sometimes when I'm idling @500rpms, the needle shoots up 100-200rpms for a second or two, and then back again: is this indicative of something? Need an oil change?

[eugenelee]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Ok, I must be reading-impaired, I'm actually at the norm, 500-600rpms idle.

Anyway, a side question is sometimes when I'm idling @500rpms, the needle shoots up 100-200rpms for a second or two, and then back again: is this indicative of something? Need an oil change?

Could be the air con or heater or some other energy sapping device kicking in then cutting out again. Sounds normal.

[ManiacGT]

Yes, its indicative of the fact that you need to worry less!

The car will tell you if it needs anything..

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by eugenelee

Could be the air con or heater or some other energy sapping device kicking in then cutting out again. Sounds normal.

Originally Posted by ManiacGT

Yes, its indicative of the fact that you need to worry less!

The car will tell you if it needs anything..

LOL, ok, so it's normal then?

[stockae92]

Mine ideal at about 600 rpm for 35is

[bimmerjph]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Bump for this: mine is around 1,100rpms...something wrong?

How cold of a start is it? Drive it around for about 20-30 minutes to be sure it warm then report back.

Edit: NVM I didn't read that the problem was resolved.