Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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1991 Mazda Protege DX, Standard
Ignition Timing
1991 Mazda Protege DX, StandardSECTION Ignition Timing
CAUTION:
On RX7, ignition timing is set AFTER top dead center.
| Application | Leading (Yellow) | Trailing (Red) | ||||||
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| RX7 (3) | 5 @ 750 | 20 @ 750 | ||||||
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IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (EXCEPT RX7)
| Application | M/T: °BTDC @ RPM | (1) A/T: °BTDC @ RPM | |||||||||
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| B2200 | |||||||||||
| Carbureted | 6 @ 825 | 6 @ 825 | |||||||||
| PFI (2) | 6 @ 750 | 6 @ 770 | |||||||||
| B2600i (2) | 5 @ 750 | 5 @ 770 | |||||||||
| Miata (2) | 10 @ 850 | 8 @ 850 | |||||||||
| MPV | |||||||||||
| 2.6L (2) | 5 @ 750 | 5 @ 770 | |||||||||
| 3.0L (2) | 11 @ 800 | 11 @ 800 | |||||||||
| MX-6 & 626 | |||||||||||
| Non-Turbo (2)(3) | 6 @ 750 | 6 @ 750 | |||||||||
| Turbo (2) | 9 @ 750 | 9 @ 750 | |||||||||
| Navajo | (4) | (4) | |||||||||
| Protege | |||||||||||
| DOHC (2) | 10 @ 750 | 10 @ 750 | |||||||||
| SOHC (2) | 5 @ 750 | 5 @ 750 | |||||||||
| 323 (2) | 7 @ 750 | 7 @ 750 | |||||||||
| 929 | |||||||||||
| DOHC (2) | N/A | 8 @ 700 | |||||||||
| SOHC (2) | N/A | 15 @ 650 | |||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.