Ignition Timing

2000 Subaru Forester L, AutomaticSECTION Ignition Timing
IGNITION TIMING (1) (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Auto. Trans. Man. Trans.
Forester & Impreza 15 @ 700 10 @ 650
Legacy 10 @ 700 10 @ 650
(1) To improve stability, timing is controlled while engine is idling. Timing range is plus or minus 8 degrees (10 degrees on Legacy).
RENDER: 1.0x

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