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Jun 29, 2006 | 03:21 PM

blu01slver

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4.8l idle

my 4.8 has an exhaust and its idleing at like 500rpms is this normal?

Jun 29, 2006 | 03:39 PM

shandy294

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500 to 550 sounds normal.

Jun 29, 2006 | 03:40 PM

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Mine does, I asked my GM service guy that same question when I bought mine new and he said they are supposed to idle that low. Freaky huh?

Jun 29, 2006 | 04:07 PM

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the lower it idles the better, just as long as the motor doesn't have a problem keeping a smooth idle it's fine

Jun 29, 2006 | 08:09 PM

TarheelZ

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Mine has always idled around 400-450 with no problem.

Jun 30, 2006 | 06:29 PM

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500-650 is just fine!....as long as its a steady idle

Jun 30, 2006 | 07:18 PM

blu01slver

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ok awsome it, i just wasnt sure cuz my older truck would idle aroun 700, so cool save me some gas.

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