How to Adjust a Car Idle
How to Adjust a Car Idle As cars get older and accrue more mileage, the idle speed of an automobile may be higher or lower than it needs to be, either wasting precious fuel or causing the car to stall out. Adjusting your idle is relatively easy, with the same basic procedure for any car. However, be sure to check the specifications for your car before doing any of your own maintenance. Things You'll Need Screwdriver Instructions Start your car and allow it to cycle through at least one period of going through a higher RPM rate. This will ensure that the engine is completely warmed up and you will be able to adjust the idle properly. It is important to allow the engine to warm up because you will be driving your car mostly at that condition. While the engine is warming, you can pop the hood of your car and prop it open. Locate the throttle body. You can recognize it by tracing your air intake hose as it exits the air filter. The next part that the air hose...