T6 Cold Start Increased Idle

hancym · Apr 29th, 2011, 21:15

Can anyone please tell me if this can be adjusted by the Stealership?

I'm sure when the engine is running like the clappers it doesn't do the tranny any good to try and get in into drive. At least it doesn't feel that way. Plus the fact the car is difficult to control in a tight space on my drive when it's trying to run away with me and I can't control it. Yes, I could wait for it to run down but why should I? On top of which, why has this been programmed to do it?

martin j · Apr 30th, 2011, 08:24

Not sure why it idles so high but my T6 is the same.

Clan · Apr 30th, 2011, 08:35

This is for emission purposes to heat up the catalylic converters quickly it only lasts 30 seconds or so . When you put it into gear this is cancelled partialy . its easy to control you press the middle pedal and dont need to press the throttle even when this phase is over .... The rpm isnt excessive , a 6 cylinder sounds 50% faster than a 4 for the same rpm :-)

Alajota · Apr 30th, 2011, 18:29

Wouldn't it be nice for the oil to circulate thru the engine before driving off.
I dont mind waiting for 2 mins for the idle to come down, i like a well oiled engine before i drive off.

My 2p

400-ascona · Apr 30th, 2011, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alajota

Wouldn't it be nice for the oil to circulate thru the engine before driving off.
I dont mind waiting for 2 mins for the idle to come down, i like a well oiled engine before i drive off.

My 2p

Agreed, I always wait for it to drop onto tick over. I also don't over rev for the last half mile before stopping, and allow the oil to circulate whilst the turbos cool down before turning the engine off.
Rob

Clan · Apr 30th, 2011, 19:32

i wouldnt worry about the oil , after the engine fires it takes probably less than a second for oil to get up to pressure and completely circulate through the bearings with the huge capacity oil pump a volvo has ..
with the water cooled turbos volvo have had for many years they dont get that hot anymore and the advanced oils we have now designed to cope with turbochargers .

Apr 29th, 2011, 21:15	#1
hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	T6 Cold Start Increased Idle Can anyone please tell me if this can be adjusted by the Stealership? I'm sure when the engine is running like the clappers it doesn't do the tranny any good to try and get in into drive. At least it doesn't feel that way. Plus the fact the car is difficult to control in a tight space on my drive when it's trying to run away with me and I can't control it. Yes, I could wait for it to run down but why should I? On top of which, why has this been programmed to do it?

Apr 30th, 2011, 08:24	#2
martin j Junior Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2020 19:42 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventnor	T6 Idle Not sure why it idles so high but my T6 is the same.

Apr 30th, 2011, 08:35	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:52 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	This is for emission purposes to heat up the catalylic converters quickly it only lasts 30 seconds or so . When you put it into gear this is cancelled partialy . its easy to control you press the middle pedal and dont need to press the throttle even when this phase is over .... The rpm isnt excessive , a 6 cylinder sounds 50% faster than a 4 for the same rpm :-) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 30th, 2011, 18:29	#4
Alajota Junior Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2018 10:12 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milton Keynes	Wouldn't it be nice for the oil to circulate thru the engine before driving off. I dont mind waiting for 2 mins for the idle to come down, i like a well oiled engine before i drive off. My 2p __________________ 2003 XC90 T6 SE Lux Auto, Metallic Green, Black Leather, Sat Nav, Privacy Glass 2008 C70 D5 SE Lux Auto, Celestial Blue, Black Leather, Sat Nav

Apr 30th, 2011, 19:32	#6
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:52 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	i wouldnt worry about the oil , after the engine fires it takes probably less than a second for oil to get up to pressure and completely circulate through the bearings with the huge capacity oil pump a volvo has .. with the water cooled turbos volvo have had for many years they dont get that hot anymore and the advanced oils we have now designed to cope with turbochargers . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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