Ignition Timing: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be careful not to burn yourself at measurement.
- Before checking the ignition timing, check the following item:
- Check the air cleaner element is free from clogging, spark plugs are in good condition, and hoses are connected properly.
- Check the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate.
- Warm up the engine.
- Read the ignition timing using Subaru Select Monitor. < Ref. to
DISPLAY CURRENT ENGINE DATA
, OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >NOTE: If ignition timing is out of standard, check the ignition control system. Refer to "Engine Control System". < Ref. to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . >
Ignition timing [BTDC/{r/min}]:
Standard
5° ± 10°/675 (CVT model)
6° ± 10°/650 (MT model)