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1988 Toyota Tercel Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard
Distributor Advance Specifications
1988 Toyota Tercel Base, 2D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Distributor Advance Specifications
TERCEL SEDAN (3E) DISTRIBUTOR MECHANICAL ADVANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| RPM | Degrees |
|---|---|
| 550 | Advance Begins |
| 700 | 0.1-1.6 |
| 1150 | 3.2-4.7 |
| 2050 | 8.8-10.3 |
| 2550 | 11.1-12.6 |
| 3300 | 12.1-14.1 |
TERCEL SEDAN (3E) DISTRIBUTOR VACUUM ADVANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| In. Hg | Degrees | |
|---|---|---|
| Main & Sub | ||
| 3.9 | Advance Begins | |
| 5.1 | 0.7-4.2 | |
| 9.8 | 10.0-13.4 | |
| 14.9 | 14.0-16.0 | |
| Sub | ||
| 11.8 | Advance Begins | |
| 12.6 | 0.3-3.1 | |
| 13.4 | 1.9-4.7 | |
| 17.3 | 4.0-6.0 | |
TERCEL WAGON (3A-C) DISTRIBUTOR MECHANICAL ADVANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| RPM | Degrees |
|---|---|
| 550 | Advance Begins |
| 800 | 3.0 |
| 1417 | 5.4 |
| 2600 | 11.5 |
| 300 | 11.1 |
TERCEL WAGON (3A-C) DISTRIBUTOR VACUUM ADVANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| In. Hg | Degrees | |
|---|---|---|
| Main | ||
| 3.2 | Advance Begins | |
| 7.3 | 7.7 | |
| 11.0 | 13.0 | |
| Sub | ||
| 7.9 | Advance Begins | |
| 10.2 | 4.0 | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.