Capt. Red Beard

I have a 96 4Runner. Everything is stock. When I first start the engine the rpms seem abnormally high and loud.

When first started the rpms are at 1500. After 2-3min drop to 1350. After 4-5 min drop to 1150. 6-7min 1050.

All of that is when I'm in park. As soon as I put it into drive rpms drop to 750.

Outside air temps are in the 50-60's when started. At night the temps are in the 30-40's.

I just changed the oil thinking it may help, but didn't. I put in Castrol high mileage 5-30 as I have 205kmi

Does this all sound normal for a 4Runner? I've only had mine a few months, and is like it to run as good as possible.

Thanks,
-Cap.

CJM

Perfectly normal.

HighLux

Normal...she's just warmin up.

Do you still have your older runner? I remember your epic trip home with it.

Capt. Red Beard

Ok. Thanks. Just wanted to be sure ya know?

Capt. Red Beard

Great. About how long do you think is good for a warm up? Sometimes I just get in and go, others I wait a few minutes. Think it even matters?

Yeah I still have that white pre runner. I was gonna keep it, then I was gonna sell it, then fix it up. Now I'm back to selling it again. It's been hard to let go of. It's really close to my dream truck, but I just don't have the time to really get her fixed up. Especially with the family 4Runner. So I'm selling her for $2500, shame to do so, but hopefully she'll go to someone that can really enjoy her.

HighLux

I let mine warm up for 5 minutes every time. Rain or shine . Hot or cold. Some people jump in and go soon as they turn the key. I dont like that. I want my fluids to get some temp first.

It makes me feel better...I dont know if it really matters. But I was always told to let them warm up and dont hammer on it at all tillits up to temp.

Capt. Red Beard

Yeah, I think that's a good idea. It sure wouldn't hurt to wait 5 min to let her warm up before heading out.

Jomoka

Just drive gently until the temp gauge starts going up. Not much of a difference between idling and driving gently.