Q: Is just over 1000 rpm high for my 05 Hyundai sonatas while in park and already heated up?

asked by on December 16, 2017

My car was idling at just over 1000 rpm while in park and dropped to normal in drive. I was just making sure that my car isn't idling too high in park. Thank you!

My car has 154000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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