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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: sidekick101 on January 17, 2007, 05:55:46 AM

Title: timing
Post by: sidekick101 on January 17, 2007, 05:55:46 AM

i know that it is suposed to be at 8 degrees. every mechanic i talk to tells me to advance it to 10 and it will save me gas. but when it was off at 6 i got the best gas milage? any sugestions? and should advancing to 10 be better or decreasing better?

Title: Re: timing
Post by: Rhinoman on January 18, 2007, 05:06:09 AM

The ideal timing depends on the octane rating of your gas. If you have a handbook it should tell you what octane rating the stock timing is set for. If you use a higher rating then you can advance it a couple of degrees. A number of years ago some cars came with an adjuster wheel on the side of the distributor that allowed you to vary the timing a few degrees either way. That was before all the emissions regulations.