Ignition Timing

2001 Mitsubishi Mirage DE, StandardSECTION Ignition Timing
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application (1) Base (2)(3) Actual
1.5L 2-8 @ 600-800 10 @ 600-800
1.8L 2-8 @ 600-800 5 @ 600-800
2.4L
Eclipse & Galant 2-8 @ 600-800 10 @ 600-800
Eclipse Spyder 2-8 @ 650-850 10 @ 650-850
3.0L & 3.5L
Except Montero 2-8 @ 600-800 15 @ 600-800
Montero 2-8 @ 650-850 10 @ 650-850
(1) Ignition timing is NOT adjustable.
(2) Timing will be advanced at higher altitudes, 5-15 degrees, depending on model and altitude.
(3) Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate plus or minus 7 degrees.
RENDER: 1.0x

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