Idle Speed
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Engine idle RPM is fixed and cannot be changed by standard adjustments. A scan tool must be used because control strategy and idle speed is controlled by Powertrain Control Unit (PCM). See IDLE SPEED in the ADJUSTMENTS - V6
article.
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
| Model |
RPM |
| 2.5L |
600-700 |
| 3.0L Except SHO |
** |
| 3.0L SHO |
770-830 |
| 3.2L SHO |
720-780 |
| 3.8L |
** |