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Ignition Timing

IGNITION TIMING (1) (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Auto. Trans. Man. Trans.
Forester 15 @ 700 15 @ 700
Impreza & Outback Sport
2.2L (California) 15 @ 700 15 @ 700
2.2L (Federal) 15 @ 700 10 @ 700
2.5L 15 @ 700 10 @ 700
Legacy & Outback
2.2L (California) 15 @ 700 15 @ 700
2.2L (Federal) 15 @ 700 10 @ 700
2.5L 15 @ 700 15 @ 700
(1) To improve stability, timing is controlled while engine is idling. Timing range is plus or minus 8 degrees (all vehicles).