Tickover

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006002",
  "term": "Tickover",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The rotational speed of an engine when it is running without any throttle input, also known as idling. This is the minimum speed at which the engine can operate smoothly without stalling while powering accessories like the alternator and water pump. For most modern gasoline-powered passenger cars, the tickover speed is electronically controlled and maintained between 600 and 1000 revolutions per minute.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Leerlaufdrehzahl",
    "es": "ralentí",
    "fr": "ralenti"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tickover/"
}