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Old 03-16-2013, 11:04 PM   #5
Will Procter
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Excuse my ignorance on the subject, but what is a "Fast Idle" and what purpose does it serve?

Fast idle is just that. You increase the idle speed so that a proper amount of oil lubricates the turbo charger and aides in complete combustion of the fuel in the cylinders. You can idle at a fast idle for long times without causing damage to the engine or so I've been told.

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