Engine: 70: - What should my rpm be at idle?

k-dog · Dec 1st, 2006, 16:07

Got my new V70 last night and apart from a few niggles (cruise control not working etc) which will be fixed it is very nice.

The only thing I found strange was that when idling the revs are at about 500 rpm. It sounds kind of grumbly and you have to give it a bit of gas to get going when parking and things.

Is this normal? My Golf that I traded in yesterday sat at around 1000 and you could move around just on the clutch quite happily.

Might just be something I have to get used to but I was just wondering if you could just change the idle setting or something.

4 forty · Dec 1st, 2006, 17:02

the idle speed is controled by the ecu system. if your idle speed is fluctuating, it proberbly needs the idle control cleaning,this is achieved by spaying it with carburettor cleaner to release the goo.

paul

DickyB V70R · Dec 1st, 2006, 17:04

You dont say how old your V70 is K ? But if its anything to go by, my 98
V70R idles at about 900 rpm, which i believe is right. DB.

k-dog · Dec 1st, 2006, 18:07

Sorry, forgot to mention that - it's a 2001 Y. 2.4 170bhp if that matters.

It's not actually fluctuating - just sits consistently at 500 or so.

DickyB V70R · Dec 1st, 2006, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-dog

Sorry, forgot to mention that - it's a 2001 Y. 2.4 170bhp if that matters.

It's not actually fluctuating - just sits consistently at 500 or so.

Dont think it really matters how old it is K, but 500 does seem kinda low.

Most cars normally sit at around 800-1000 whether it be a Mini or Roller.

Might be worth a call to your local Dealer, just to be sure. DB.

Come on chaps...Someone else on here Must have 2001 Y 2.4 V70 ??

BobS · Dec 2nd, 2006, 11:47

Hi,

500rpm does sound low. My V70 2002 140 sits around the 900.

BobS

iwantanS60R · Dec 2nd, 2006, 14:33

Hiya

Had mine about a month now (2001 2.0T), have to say dispite the odd blip its rock steady at 600 rpm. I think 500 might be pushing it but at 600 it sounds perfect to me.

I

T5JAS · Dec 3rd, 2006, 11:58

Hey guys,
mine sits at the 900 mark and pretty much doesnt move, well obviously it does when i accelerate!
500 does seem ridiculously low, any idea when it was last serviced? the grade of fuel mite have an effect too. what have you been using?
Jason

k-dog · Dec 3rd, 2006, 12:16

It was serviced on Tuesday before I picked it up. I don't know what was in it when I got it but it has a tank full of regular Shell now.

It's going back anyway to fix a couple of things so I'll mention this too.

I'm getting used to it though - just using a bit more gas than I'm used to for slow maneouvering.

T5JAS · Dec 3rd, 2006, 12:22

Try using Tesco super, lots of peeps on here recommend it including me!
do a forum search on best fuel and have a look
Jason

Dec 1st, 2006, 16:07	#1
k-dog Junior Member Last Online: Feb 2nd, 2016 14:34 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edinburgh	What should my rpm be at idle? Got my new V70 last night and apart from a few niggles (cruise control not working etc) which will be fixed it is very nice. The only thing I found strange was that when idling the revs are at about 500 rpm. It sounds kind of grumbly and you have to give it a bit of gas to get going when parking and things. Is this normal? My Golf that I traded in yesterday sat at around 1000 and you could move around just on the clutch quite happily. Might just be something I have to get used to but I was just wondering if you could just change the idle setting or something.

Dec 1st, 2006, 17:02	#2
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	idle speed the idle speed is controled by the ecu system. if your idle speed is fluctuating, it proberbly needs the idle control cleaning,this is achieved by spaying it with carburettor cleaner to release the goo. paul

Dec 1st, 2006, 17:04	#3
DickyB V70R Senior Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 12:03 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Suffolk	You dont say how old your V70 is K ? But if its anything to go by, my 98 V70R idles at about 900 rpm, which i believe is right. DB. __________________ Saffy V70R Auto...Gone But Not Forgotten. Now got...Silver P2 04-05 V70 D5 (Facelift). 09 XC90 R-Design (the Barge).

Dec 3rd, 2006, 11:58	#8
T5JAS Gorgeous Master Member Last Online: May 18th, 2012 11:50 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Benington, Stevenage	Hey guys, mine sits at the 900 mark and pretty much doesnt move, well obviously it does when i accelerate! 500 does seem ridiculously low, any idea when it was last serviced? the grade of fuel mite have an effect too. what have you been using? Jason __________________ XC90 SE DIESEL, BLACK LEATHER, FACTORY SAT NAV, FACTORY DVD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE. never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly

Dec 3rd, 2006, 12:22	#10
T5JAS Gorgeous Master Member Last Online: May 18th, 2012 11:50 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Benington, Stevenage	Try using Tesco super, lots of peeps on here recommend it including me! do a forum search on best fuel and have a look Jason __________________ XC90 SE DIESEL, BLACK LEATHER, FACTORY SAT NAV, FACTORY DVD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE. never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly

Dec 1st, 2006, 18:07	#4
k-dog Junior Member Last Online: Feb 2nd, 2016 14:34 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edinburgh	Sorry, forgot to mention that - it's a 2001 Y. 2.4 170bhp if that matters. It's not actually fluctuating - just sits consistently at 500 or so.

Dec 2nd, 2006, 11:47	#6
BobS Master Member Last Online: May 29th, 2023 19:30 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Warwickshire	Hi, 500rpm does sound low. My V70 2002 140 sits around the 900. BobS

Dec 2nd, 2006, 14:33	#7
iwantanS60R Very happy S60 owner Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2007 09:02 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Herts	Hiya Had mine about a month now (2001 2.0T), have to say dispite the odd blip its rock steady at 600 rpm. I think 500 might be pushing it but at 600 it sounds perfect to me. I

Dec 3rd, 2006, 12:16	#9
k-dog Junior Member Last Online: Feb 2nd, 2016 14:34 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edinburgh	It was serviced on Tuesday before I picked it up. I don't know what was in it when I got it but it has a tank full of regular Shell now. It's going back anyway to fix a couple of things so I'll mention this too. I'm getting used to it though - just using a bit more gas than I'm used to for slow maneouvering.

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