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    Apr 17, 2009, 10:43 AM
    Should my engine idle while in park?
    I just bought a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5s 4 cylinder. I've had the car less than a week but I've noticed while sitting in park with the heat on the engile idles up ever so slightly. It does this every minute or so. Is that normal?
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    Apr 17, 2009, 11:10 AM

    Clean the Idle Air Control Valve (IACV), throttle plate, and throttle body:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1054149

    Afterwards, replace the air filter.
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    Apr 17, 2009, 11:15 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by txgreasemonkey View Post
    Clean the Idle Air Control Valve (IACV), throttle plate, and throttle body:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1054149

    Afterwards, replace the air filter.

    Thank you very much. Is it harmful if I don't do it right away?
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    Apr 17, 2009, 11:34 AM

    No.

    Here are some maintenance tips that might help you:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post219991

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