Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Adjusting idle

[SLangone]

On my 1996 Dodge with 163k on her since the year and a half I have owned her I have had to adjust the idle three times. I was wondering if this is normal or is something about to go wrong or does something needed to be replace ?



Thank you

 

[fest3er]

On my 1996 Dodge with 163k on her since the year and a half I have owned her I have had to adjust the idle three times. I was wondering if this is normal or is something about to go wrong or does something needed to be replace ?



Thank you

It seems to be fairly normal. My '98 seems to need to have the idle adjusted up once a year or so.

 

[LandShark]

I would say it is not normal. I have 200,000 miles on my 1995 and the idle has never changed or been adjusted.

 

[surfbeetle]

I would say it is not normal. I have 200,000 miles on my 1995 and the idle has never changed or been adjusted.

I second the not normal. I have done mine once because a mechanice I took it to set it too high when testinging fuel pressure. 750-850 is where you want it with the AC on.

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[GAmes]

I say not normal as well. I've adjusted mine exactly three times, and once was because of the GSK install.

 

[WilsonF]

I go with not, Had my truck for 4 yrs now w/o adjusting, need to now, just replaced my torque converter.

Floyd

 

[JMcCoy]

I have needed to adjust mine twice in 185,000 miles.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Yes they do fall off over time. 335K and I have adjusted mine a few times. 750 in drive with AC and Pac Brake on.

 

[SLangone]

Right on! I feel your pain man I had to rebuild my transmission after our honeymoon. I went with a BD torque converter and really enjoy it. You really can tell when the clutch engages. Thanks everyone for the help