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Idle Speed: Specifications

Base Idle
Except HF Model Manual Transmission
California
700+/-50 Revolutions Per Minute (rpm)
49 state
750+/-50 Revolutions Per Minute (rpm)
High altitude
700+/-50 Revolutions Per Minute (rpm)
Acceptable RPM is 750+/-50 rpm for high altitude spec vehicles tested at low altitudes.
Automatic Transmission
California
700+/-50 Revolutions Per Minute (rpm)
49 state
700+/-50 Revolutions Per Minute (rpm)
High Altitude
650+/-50 Revolutions Per Minute (rpm)
Acceptable RPM is 700+/-50 rpm for high altitude spec vehicles tested at low altitudes.
HF Model California
600 +/-50 Revolutions Per Minute (rpm)
Federal
580 +/-50 Revolutions Per Minute (rpm)
High Altitude
700+/-50 Revolutions Per Minute (rpm)
Allowable idle speed is 750+/-50 rpm for High Altitude spec. vehicles tested at low altitudes.