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What is the appropriate engine RPM for a vehicle?

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McMiranda

07/28/25 6:58pm

Different vehicle models have varying idle speeds due to differences in their engines. Generally, the idle speed ranges between 500 and 850 RPM. During a cold start, the idle speed may momentarily reach around 1500 to 2000 RPM, but it will stabilize within the specified range once the engine coolant temperature reaches 90 degrees Celsius. Below are the recommended shift-up timings for driving: 1. Shift to second gear: Start in first gear, with the engine RPM between 1000-1500 and the vehicle speed at 10 km/h, then shift to second gear. 2. Shift to third gear: In second gear, accelerate until the engine RPM reaches around 1500-2000 and the vehicle speed reaches 30 km/h, then release the throttle and shift to third gear. 3. Shift to fourth gear: In third gear, accelerate until the engine RPM reaches around 1500-2000 and the vehicle speed reaches 40 km/h, then release the throttle and shift to fourth gear. 4. Shift to fifth gear: In fourth gear, accelerate until the engine RPM reaches around 1500-2000 and the vehicle speed reaches 50-70 km/h, then release the throttle and shift to fifth gear.

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