21 XT high engine RPM

[xiaoyue1990]

Hi guys,

 

Just curious if you have experienced the same with your XT models:

 

1) when I start the car, the engine would need like 3 to 4 minutes to lower the RPM from ~1500 to <1000, and then stay at that number.

 

2) if I don’t wait for the RPM to go down (i.e. shift to R or D at 1500 RPM), I can hear a “latching” sound which I assume is the CVT connecting to shaft. That sound is like that when you turn off your faucet ( to the best of my capability to describe).

 

My questions:

1) I know that a higher RPM is typically set at first to properly lubricate the cylinders, but does your XT also take this long?

2) Is that latching sound normal?

 

Thanks in advance!!!

[caddygti16v]

1: It revs that high in the beginning to get the catalytic converter up to temperature quicker. Completely normal.

 

2: Yes, normal also. The colder it gets it also adds a whining sound like a supercharger but that's usually not till it gets sub zero. (Celsius)

 

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[NORULZleggy]

My13 legacy does the same thing. It has about 160k miles and serviced like a champ. no problems.

[xiaoyue1990]

Oh that’s good to know. Thanks y’all!