abej

is it normal for the engine to start at 2000rpm and slowly drop?

Booyah

Yes for a few seconds especially when cold

T4Fun

all toyotas do that. its usually high and goes down in 1-2 minutes

Kitana

Funny you mentioned that. Mine gave me a jump first time I started it and I noted to my sales rep it started rather high. I had not driven a V8 in a long time. I love it! Wakes me up in the morning.

bd5400

This is not limited to Toyota made vehicles. Every vehicle I've owned does it, especially when it's cold outside and it has been sitting awhile. I would assume this is the case for most, if not all, modern gas vehicles.

coolsaber

As long as your not idling at 2000 RPM your golden. I have seen 1600 RPM startups without knowing temp on the GX460. Check youtube for some startup videos

angelslex

Yes is normal. Cold or hot weather for the first time. Once the engine is hot. It will start up normally.

abej

thanks for all of the replies. i feel a lot better.

jjscsix

I've owned a lot of vehicles including other Lexus and this is a first for me. It goes against everything I know to have it immediately rev that high before the oil is fully circulating through the engine. I'm sure that is nothing to worry about, but it seems odd to me.

bd5400

Indeed it is nothing to worry about. People in northern states are likely more used to this as it happens much more often in cold weather. As stated, this is not limited to Toyota/Lexus vehicles.

JT4

Same here, my vehicles will rev slightly higher when its cold outside and sitting overnight.