Idle change from oil seperator install
#22
Super Boss Lawman Member
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Lol cool cause it did the same thing even when I put the stock tube back on. And the idle only does this on mine after the car has been driven for a period of time and really warmed up. Thanks for getting back to me.
Last edited by SONICBOOST; 3/3/15 at 03:08 PM.
#25
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I would really like to know why it does this!
#26
Mach 1 Member
The idle changes on our cars because idle is now mostly controlled by ignition timing. That said the computer is constantly advancing then retarding the ignition timing, even at idle. This is done to keep the NOX down. This is what causes the RPM to swing up and down.
#27
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My mustang currently idles at 650rpm rock steady once it is warmed up and in gear. Before warm up and in park it will jump around a bit.
Last edited by CriticalmassGT; 3/4/15 at 10:14 AM.
#29
Mach 1 Member
If you review a data log of our cars while they are runing, even at idle the idle is constantly moving, and the timing is continuously changing. That's how the computer controls idle. It advnaces the timing then retards teh timing, continuously.
#31
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#32
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I put the stock hose back on for some warranty work and after driving it for a few days I noticed the idle stays constant with the stock hose on. So that obviously tells me there was some sort of vacuum leak with the steeda part installed. It's strange because I made sure everything was tight when I had it installed! After a few weeks of driving when I had the steeda separator installed I noticed barely any oil in the can anyways so I guess the stock hose will say on for now.
#33
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Has anyone noticed an idle change from installing an oil seperator? Not sure if my car has done this before the oil seperator and I'm just paranoid but since the oil seperator it's seems to sometimes slightly drop to about 600-650 rpm from 750 during idle. Is that normal and I'm just being paranoid? I'm not to familiar with the crimp clamps that came with the steeda kit so I may get the screw clamps to make sure everything is tight.
#34
Cobra Member
I put the stock hose back on for some warranty work and after driving it for a few days I noticed the idle stays constant with the stock hose on. So that obviously tells me there was some sort of vacuum leak with the steeda part installed. It's strange because I made sure everything was tight when I had it installed! After a few weeks of driving when I had the steeda separator installed I noticed barely any oil in the can anyways so I guess the stock hose will say on for now.
#35
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I'm all for Steeda but I sent back their separator when I realized that you had to cut the stock hose to install it. You have no back up and your car is deadlined if something goes wrong. I went JLT for that reason. After 3 years, the jlt fitting cracked at the hose and I had my stock hose to use until my new one came in.
#36
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Ok so I'm probably crazy but I noticed the idle doing the same thing with the stock hose on. Looks like I'll be putting the steeda seperator back on.
#37
SONICBOOST,
Looks like all is well ... if you ever need anything ... you can reach me at tim@steeda.com!
The oil is based on how you drive ... the more aggressive you are ... the more oil you may see.
Best Regards,
TJ
Best Regards,
TJ
Looks like all is well ... if you ever need anything ... you can reach me at tim@steeda.com!
The oil is based on how you drive ... the more aggressive you are ... the more oil you may see.
Best Regards,
TJ
Best Regards,
TJ
#38
I have the Steeda and love it. I custom made a hose and have no issues. I just installed the track key and this car is an animal. If there was a vacuum leak I am sure it would be throwing a code? I noticed on the Steeda and a few others that if the can is not tight with the o ring not getting crimp what you described will happen.
Last edited by Jazzman442; 4/7/15 at 08:27 PM.
#39
GT Member
I'm all for Steeda but I sent back their separator when I realized that you had to cut the stock hose to install it. You have no back up and your car is deadlined if something goes wrong. I went JLT for that reason. After 3 years, the jlt fitting cracked at the hose and I had my stock hose to use until my new one came in.
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