Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

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Idle speed and ignition timing are not adjustable. For further information, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article. See IDLE SPEED table.

IDLE SPEED

Application

Idle RPM ⁽¹⁾

6-Cylinder & V8

650-750

V12

530-630

⁽¹⁾	With A/C off and transmission in neutral.