What engine runs erratic?
A rough idling engine can be caused by spark plugs or spark plug wires. A plug that is damaged or installed incorrectly can result in fuel being burned at an inconsistent rate. If the damage is bad enough, you may also notice your engine running rough while driving.
What kind of car is the Kia Borrego?
Cars.com’s Mike Hanley takes a look at the 2009 Kia Borrego. It competes with the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder. It’s a question that very few car shoppers have been asking: When’s the next all-new truck-based SUV coming out?
How much horsepower does a Ford Borrego have?
The V-6 produces 276 horsepower and teams with a five-speed automatic transmission. This engine doesn’t feel burdened in the least by the four-wheel-drive V-6 Borrego’s 4,460-pound curb weight; the SUV moves fairly quickly when you step on the gas pedal.
How big is the second row seat in a Kia Borrego?
There’s decent space in the second row for adult passengers, and the seat cushioning is comfortable enough. However, the seat is close to the floor, which makes for a knees-up seating position that doesn’t offer taller passengers a lot of thigh support. The third-row bench has space for two people.
What causes a car to run at a rough idle?
A PCV valve leak can cause the air-fuel mixture to run too lean, and this will cause a rough idle. Proper periodic servicing of the PCV valve will prevent this situation from occurring.
Why does my check engine light light up when I idle?
This is primarily to make sure that the emission controls are working properly, but a rough idle can cause a malfunction code to be sent to the computer. If this happens, your “Check Engine” light on the dashboard will light up.
What should the rate of revolutions be on an idle engine?
When you start your engine, and just let it run without pressing on the accelerator or putting it into gear, that is idling. A properly idling engine should be able to maintain a steady but low rate of revolutions, somewhere in the vicinity of 1,000 RPM. Your tachometer needle should be steady and not jumping around.
What does it mean when your car is idling?
Let’s start with a definition of idling. When you start your engine, and just let it run without pressing on the accelerator or putting it into gear, that is idling. A properly idling engine should be able to maintain a steady but low rate of revolutions, somewhere in the vicinity of 1,000 RPM.