09 aurion high idle cold ?

[Slugie]

Hi I have just picked up a 09 aurion and I am concerned the cold idle is too high (about 1800). This is for about 30 seconds then it slowly comes down. Is this normal for this model ?

[jeffy]

yes.

[Slugie]

Thanks. Seems hard to believe as cold start is a huge contributor of engine wear. Surely 1000 rpm would be sufficient.

[Aiden Firth]

it idles higher when cold so it can get upto operating temperature quicker, totally normal

[Slugie]

Ok. If 1800 rpm cold is normal I am happy with that. Cheers

[robboszr6]

I wish there was a way to make it idle lower when cold 1800 is way too high, even after 30 seconds they still idle at 1200-1300.

My other cars don't go over 900 when cold.

[jeffy]

Toyotas signature i guess,

mine used to idle at 3k for a few seconds on really cold winters when i park the car outside overnight

Its nothing to be worried about really