What does idle mean in regards to a car

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Asked by Pharuq Mar 30, 2012 at 09:10 AM about the 2006 Dodge Caravan SXT FWD

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Idle refers to engine. It is when the engine is running and there is no pressure on gas peddle. If the car has a tachometer the Rpm's would be roughly 750.

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