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Car Forum / Jeep / December 2006Idle Speed and Oil Pressure question
Hi.. I have the Haynes manual but I trust you guys more than some manual. Just because it's written and published, doesn't make it true. 1) What should my engine (warm) be idling at? It is presently revving @ 500 rpm 2) I have been using K&N oil filters since i got the TJ in may, and I notice a slightly higher pressure cold. sometimes as high as 3/4 needle (3.8 or 4?) units? 2002 4.0 L sorry > Hi.. I have the Haynes manual but I trust you guys more than some > manual. Just because it's written and published, doesn't make it true. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > notice a slightly higher pressure cold. sometimes as high as 3/4 needle > (3.8 or 4?) units? 2002 4.0 - gotcha. Idle specs aren't normally provided, as there is no adjustment possible. My '05 TJL ticks over about 550 idle when warm, so you're in the ballpark. If you think idle quality is an issue, clean the throttle body with some TB spray and a soft toothbrush & a soft rag. Higher oil pressures at cold startup is normal. Very high pressure isn't. Higher pressures mean flow is impeded, and this is not good. The K&N might have more restrictive pleating. If you stick to the OEM viscosity spec for the COLDEST startup conditions, it shouldn't be a problem. Also, I wouldn't trust Haynes for much of anything. > 2002 4.0 - gotcha. Idle specs aren't normally provided, as there is no > adjustment possible. My '05 TJL ticks over about 550 idle when warm, so [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Also, I wouldn't trust Haynes for much of anything. Thanks - Mine is around 550 rpm as well. The oil pressure isn't very high, but its high compared to what I'm used to. The K&N is a higher flowing filter and traps more dirt. They run about 17.99 at Canadian Tire. I just switched over to synthetic oil my last oil change. > Thanks - Mine is around 550 rpm as well. The oil pressure isn't very > high, but its high compared to what I'm used to. The K&N is a higher > flowing filter and traps more dirt. They run about 17.99 at Canadian > Tire. I just switched over to synthetic oil my last oil change. "Higher flowing" and "traps more dirt" are usually mutually exclusive. Have you done a filtration analysis or is that the K&N claim? |
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