# Vacuum leakage # Air filter clogged # Fuel pump not delivering sufficient fuel to the injectors # Leaking head gasket # Timing belt and/or pulleys worn # Camshaft lobes worn
The spark plug gap can cause the RPMs to fluctuate, while idling. The more probable cause of the fluctuating RPMs is a bad camshaft.
It could stall if you use the rear brake while going downhill. Is this the case?
You have a vacuum leak at the intake.
The Idle Air Control valve located in the throttle body.
It depends on how long you are idling, or how fast you are going. If you know you are going to be idling for a long time, it's best just to put your car in park.
Have your sensors checked.
check your coolant level.
sounds like ignition module. Check for spark while cranking engine when it decidedly shuts down on you.
If it blows warm while idling and cool as you accelerate down the road, the coolant is low and or doesn't have proper mixture for your avg. temperature.
set the idle down on the carb
It is more than likely a thermostat
Check and see if the fan cluch is good. Your fan. At higher speeds, the fan is not needed due to the high airflow. At low speeds and idle, you need the fan to operate to cool the car.