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?

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

You can drive it before it idles down. Take it easy on the throttle until it warms up.

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GuruSW818 answered 5 years ago

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

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

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.

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