RPM seems low in SOHC 97

[CHuntMD]

When in drive, no AC sitting at the light the RPMs are right at 500rpms. It's got 117,000miles. It's not my dialy driver but I thought it was usually 600-700rpms.

What controls the idle rpms? What should it be?

Chris

 

[X~FACTOR]

Low RPMs are fine as long as your engine does not die or shake on you... saves you gas somewhat.

 

[aldive]

The RPMs are computer controlled.

Is the idel rough or just low?

 

[CHuntMD]

Just low and only after it is fully warmed up.

 

[aldive]

Just low and only after it is fully warmed up.

I wouldn't worry about it.