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tickover

Engine idle speed term, useful for mechanics and technicians

When a petrol engine runs on closed throttle in neutral gear(in case of closed combusting engines)

Imagine an RPM between 700-900, thats a tickover... Set the engine on Son, get a tickover! Ok, Father!

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