I have a 2001 Elantra GT Hatch with the 5 speed manual tranny and 55000 miles on it. I have two questions:

1)What should the car be idling at? Mine idles a little below 1000 RPM, I guesss it could be about 750. Is this normal?

2)If I shift into either first gear or reverse and I slowly ease off the clutch I can get the car to engage in the gear without ever giving it gas. Should I be able to do this? I drove manuals before and I was never able to do that. I can ease off the clutch and start going then just pop it into second gear. Normal or not?

Thanks a lot.

 

yes idle is normal any where from 550 to 1100 is normal in cold weather the iac motor can even bring rpm to above 2000 rpms till it warms
i dont realy understand the second question

 

at what like 15mph? thats normal the car is running 750 rpms if you shift it right and slow it will move for a few without giving it gas