What is the normal idle speed for a Kia Sportage?
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Kia Sportage idle speed of 1200 RPM is normal. Normal phenomenon: Higher engine idle speed during cold start is normal. The engine requires higher RPM to quickly reach optimal operating conditions, needing richer air-fuel mixture. Thus, both air intake and fuel injection increase, resulting in elevated RPM. Other possible causes: Potential reasons may include oversized idle jet; loose throttle shaft; poor performance in individual cylinders; intake manifold leakage due to improper fixation; brake vacuum booster air valve leakage or other vacuum line leaks; excessively small distributor contact gap; excessive carbon buildup, etc.