2.0 Diesel (150) Idle Speed

[DannyScotland]

Hi,

I wonder if drivers of the above engine could please confirm their cars idle speed (when stationary - which is different from that of rolling).

My seems to drop below 800 which seems quite low and produces a 'rattle' that can be felt within the car and along the steering wheel. I'm wondering if the idle speed has dropped or there is a more serious issue. I don't have power issues so i don't believe there is a more serious issue with the engine, but there again I'm no mechanic.

Of course, I am now out of warranty by two weeks and VW want a flat charge of £90 to hook up on the computer for diagnostics - no negotiation!

Thanks in advance
Danny

 

[MeltedSolid]

I'm not a diesel but my car idles at 700rpm. I would imagine the diesel would idle at least as low as my gas engine.

 

[fatnslow1]

Hi,
I have a 2014, 150 tdi and mine idles at about that speed when the engine is warm. The only time it changes is when the dpf's doing a regen. or the weather is cold. So I'd say that there's nothing to worry about.

 

[fatnslow1]

PS. Check the oil level....Just to be on the safe side.

 

[DannyScotland]

Thanks for the replies. Oil looks okay but topped it up a little - just in case!

 

[PouncingPanzer1]

My 2012(US) TDI's warm idle speed was 700rpm on the scantool readout.