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Idle Speed

CURB IDLE SPEED
Federal
Automatic 500 rpm (high altitude 600 rpm)
Manual 700 rpm
California
Automatic/Manual 550 rpm

A/C ON IDLE SPEED
Manual 800 rpm
Automatic 650 rpm

FAST IDLE SPEED
Federal
Automatic 1800 rpm
Manual 1700 rpm
High Altitude 1500 rpm

California
Automatic/Manual 1800 rpm

NOTE: All fast idle speeds are measured with the fast idle cam on the high step.