What is the idle speed in second gear?

[OKayden]

The idle speed in second gear is 5--10 km/h. Below is relevant information about idle speed: Introduction: A car's idle refers to an operating condition where the engine runs without load, known as idle speed. This occurs when the car is in neutral gear, and the engine speed during idle is called idle speed, which can be adjusted by modifying the throttle opening size, among other methods. Classification: Normal idle: When the vehicle is parked and the engine is started, the minimum stable engine speed is referred to as parking idle. Driving idle: During gear shifting, if the accelerator pedal is not pressed or is released while driving, maintaining the minimum throttle opening, the engine speed matches the parking idle speed, which is termed driving idle.

[OwenAnn]

After driving a manual transmission car for so long, I've noticed that the crawling speed in second gear at idle isn't a fixed value. My old Ford Focus moves at about 15 km/h on flat roads, but when driving my friend's Volkswagen Golf, it feels slower, around 10 km/h. This depends on several factors: engine RPM – idle speed typically ranges from 750 to 850 RPM, and different idle settings affect the speed; gear ratios in the transmission – second gear is usually lower than third gear, and the final drive ratio also plays a role; vehicle weight and road conditions – for example, on an uphill, the car hardly moves, while downhill it goes slightly faster. For daily driving, it's advisable not to let the car crawl at idle too often, as it causes significant clutch wear. Trying it occasionally is fine, but making it a habit can damage the car. Remember, there are significant differences between car models and engine types – for instance, turbocharged cars have higher idle RPMs, which slightly increases the crawling speed.

[JoyAnn]

The idle speed in second gear depends on the specific vehicle model and settings. For typical family sedans like the Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic, the engine idle is set around 800 RPM. With a second gear ratio generally between 1.5 and 2.2, combined with tire size and flat road conditions, the actual speed is approximately 12 to 20 km/h. From my experience, new cars might run slightly faster in the first few months due to higher idle settings, but as the battery or sensors age in older cars, the idle drops, reducing speed to below 10 km/h. If the speed is abnormal—too slow or shaky—check for a clogged idle control valve or a dirty throttle body. If it's too fast, it could be due to a stuck throttle pedal or ECU settings. For safe driving, avoid using this method in congested areas to prevent minor collisions; it's safer to shift to neutral and idle.

[MacHayden]

When you ask about the idle speed in second gear, I believe it involves basic knowledge: it's not a standard data point. Most vehicles coasting in second gear with the clutch released at idle may reach around 15 km/h, but there's considerable variation—my SUV under the same conditions is slower, about 8 km/h. Influencing factors include the engine cooling system: lower temperatures increase idle RPM, thus raising speed; road gradient: uphill may result in near-zero speed, while downhill could reach 20 km/h. From a safety perspective, prolonged second-gear idling causes significant wear to the clutch and gears, and novice drivers risk losing control—for instance, sudden deceleration during turns may trigger rear-end collisions. Cultivate the habit of regularly checking idle settings and maintaining higher vehicle service frequency to minimize such issues.