Hi all,

Just took the car out to run an errand and upon start up the revs rose to 1k and stayed there for quite some time, very noticeable when pulling away, kinda felt like the car had its choke open and was chomping at the bit to run away.

Outside temp gauge read 41 degrees at 4 pm and its a very warm day, probs the hottest so far this year.

Does the 4.4 TDV8 run at higher engine revs at initial startup to assist with AC/Engine cooling? It did it settle down eventually after a 5 min drive. The cooling fan was certainly engaged and more audible than normal with the windows down.

Any one here with 4.4 in a hot climate who can advise?

Thanks. 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Baltic Blue, Jet interior
1997 P38 2.5 DSE auto & 1998 P38 2.5 DT Manual
1988 Vogue 3.5 EFI - Manual, gone.
2004 Volvo C70 2.0T convertible, had since new.
2007 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Roadster/Coupé, had since new.
2024 Mini Cooper S cabrio, JCW kit, 2.0, DCT auto

I’ve noticed that mine runs a bit faster for a few miles if the battery is a bit discharged., but it soon sorts itself out and returns to 650-700 rpm tickover .
Of course it’s very much cooler here than Alicante.
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair

Mine seems steady at 660 rpm ( iid tool reading) no matter what. 2015 4.4 AB
GSXR 1000 K5
R1 1998

Normally mine is perfect, I just wonder if the heat of the environment it's in plays a part. 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Baltic Blue, Jet interior
1997 P38 2.5 DSE auto & 1998 P38 2.5 DT Manual
1988 Vogue 3.5 EFI - Manual, gone.
2004 Volvo C70 2.0T convertible, had since new.
2007 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Roadster/Coupé, had since new.
2024 Mini Cooper S cabrio, JCW kit, 2.0, DCT auto

Yes temp. does play a role!In Botswana at 40c+ car idles higher to aid cooling and aircon!My D3 behaved in the same manner. 2012 TDV8 Vogue SE 4.4