What does unstable idle speed refer to?
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Unstable idle speed refers to the fluctuation of the tachometer when the engine is idling, accompanied by engine shaking. There are many reasons for unstable idle speed, including: dirt, wear, or incorrect installation of mechanical parts, leading to changes in the power of individual cylinders, resulting in an imbalance of power among the cylinders and causing unstable idle speed; abnormal engine electronic control system, leading to poor combustion of the air-fuel mixture, making it difficult to balance the power of each cylinder, resulting in unstable idle speed. Idle speed refers to the operation of the engine without any load, only overcoming the internal friction resistance of the components, without outputting power externally. The minimum speed required to maintain stable engine operation is called idle speed. For an engine with good performance, the idle speed is generally between 550 to 800 revolutions per minute.