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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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Loud Idle

I have an '06 PSD with about 700 miles on it. When the engine is cold it idles significantly louder, not faster, just louder than it does when it is hot. Is this normal or should I be concerned and have it checked out? Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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this is normal till engine warms up
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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Thanks Tom
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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plug your block heater in,it is inside your front bumper right side by fog lamp pocket
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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yeah mines louder up here in pa when it gets in the low 30s and lower.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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rpm raises above idle so the engine can warm up faster
 
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