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Idelling

John2015
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I have a Ford C-Max 2008 1.6 110bhp, could you please tell me what the idelling speed is. My car is ticking over at just over 600. Many thanks

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    It is a 1.6 turbo diesel just to let u know

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    Should be around 800rpm

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    Thanks for that my is running at 650 rpm I will have to book it in for a check

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    On Rev counter do they go up in 200 ???

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    I think it actually goes up in 250 rev steps - dunno why !

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    O right my must be right then it's just past the third mark on the revs counter

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    Sorry to be a pain I just like it right

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    Yeah, that's where it should be when idling.

    If yours was reving at 600rpm, I suspect the idle would be really rough and also appear to be about to stall.

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    Thanks for that have a good Christmas bill

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    You're very welcome and I hope you have a great Christmas :)

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