Engine startup idle speed
Asked by EASTGURU Sep 28, 2019 at 10:29 PM about the 2019 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring AWD
Question type: General
2019 3.6 engine idles at 1500 when first cranked in the morning. I must wait
about 5 minutes for it to idle down to 750. Can I put into gear at the higher ram
without waiting for the rims to go down?
3 Answers
You can drive it before it idles down. Take it easy on the throttle until it warms up.
2.5i idle initially at 2k. Just wait a nice half minute after cold start to distribute a bit of warming oil around. Longer in winter, but you needn't await low idle. Maybe stay below 4k until warmed up, as my buddy suggests above. Ern TSG/B
There should be a blue thermometer symbol on the dash that illuminates when the engine is too cold to operate at anything but a light throttle. Wait for it to go out before using a lead foot.
