bad ignition timing -> low mpg
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bad ignition timing -> low mpg
Hi Folks,
during the last year my mpg constantly drops. Lately I replaced the fuel filter without any result. Can a slightly wrong ignition timing lead to higher fuel consumption? Or what else do you suggest.
Harry
during the last year my mpg constantly drops. Lately I replaced the fuel filter without any result. Can a slightly wrong ignition timing lead to higher fuel consumption? Or what else do you suggest.
Harry
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Worse-case scenario for bad engine timing is lack of power or detonation. Maybe your driving style has constantly changed within the last year? At any rate, your engine's timing has a small effect on economy; the difference between running retarded (timing) and running way to advanced is usually no more than .5-3mpg. Keep in mind that temperatures effect fuel ratio quite a bit, as does load and drag.
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Originally posted by rotarygod
A 3 mpg change when you only get 18 or so to begin with is pretty significant.
A 3 mpg change when you only get 18 or so to begin with is pretty significant.
Yes timing can effect gas mileage. There are many things that can. Just start checking/adjusting everything until you narrow it down.
Thanks anyway!
Harry
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UPDATE
Visited my mechanic today:
Ignition timing is pretty good.
But the car seems to run too rich because the Co2-Values are to high (should be 0.1% but is 0.7% btw. europe-model without cat) but they didnt want to change the mixture :-(
I know the idle mixture screw is near the air-box. But there seems just to be a round screw in there that you cant turn!? Any help would be apreciated.
Harry
Ignition timing is pretty good.
But the car seems to run too rich because the Co2-Values are to high (should be 0.1% but is 0.7% btw. europe-model without cat) but they didnt want to change the mixture :-(
I know the idle mixture screw is near the air-box. But there seems just to be a round screw in there that you cant turn!? Any help would be apreciated.
Harry
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