V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Ok I have an auto 2000. seems to be idling kinda low but drives fine. About where do you all Idle at. Anyone knowe where its supposed to idle
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 04:04 AM
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Hey hows it goin, I idle at about little under 1000 rpms,like 800 if you will after its been warmed up. Hope that helps ya out a little
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Hmm sounds close to mine. Where do your rpms stay when your just cruising
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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City driving they stay around 1500 id say then on the freeway if im doing between 60-70 mph I saw it at 2000 rpm's.
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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Hmm ok thanks, I guess mine is right
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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Unless tuned you should idel at 750 rpms in neutral and 640 in gear.
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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How do you Idle in gear?

Oh wait.. automatic.
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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Yep!!!
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Thanks J, and yeah I have an auto
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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Thanks J, and yeah I have an auto
Now if only he could learn to spell IDLE.....
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