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After the tune-up parts were installed (plugs, wires, cap, and rotor), we checked the timing. It was slightly advanced at 10 degrees, so we left it. Under heavy loads, it'll knock with 87 octane gas, but 89 works fine. As the budget gets tighter, we'll probably back it off a few degrees so we can run the cheaper gas.
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 After the tune-up parts were installed (plugs, wires, cap, and rotor), we checked the timing. It was slightly advanced at 10 degrees, so we left it. Under heavy loads, it'll knock with 87 octane gas, but 89 works fine. As the budget gets tighter, we'll probably back it off a few degrees so we can run the cheaper gas.  View Related Article

 

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