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CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2014 Chevrolet Express 2500$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2006 Mercury Montego$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2008 Lexus IS250$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2006 Infiniti M45$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2011 Porsche 911$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50

Adjust Ignition Timing Service

What is ignition timing all about?

Your engine relies on perfect timing to work smoothly and efficiently. This requires ideal ignition timing. The ignition system is responsible for creating the spark that combusts the fuel that powers the cylinders and therefore the engine. In order to have your engine run perfectly, the ignition has to create a spark at the optimal time. As miles accumulate, your ignition system may start to spark at the wrong time, and the timing will need to be adjusted.

Keep in mind:

  • Many modern vehicles have ignition timing that automatically adjusts.
  • Whenever the ignition timing is adjusted, the entire ignition system should be inspected.
  • After adjusting the ignition, the vehicle should run for a few minutes to make sure that it works properly.

How it's done:

  • Hook up timing light
  • Check the ignition timing
  • Adjust if needed

Our recommendation:

The ignition system is a pivotal part of your vehicle, and should always be inspected during routine maintenance and service. During all engine tuneups the ignition timing should be checked.

What are the common symptoms indicating you need to adjust the ignition timing?

  • Car stays running when you turn it off
  • Rattling noise from the engine

How important is this service?

Your engine has four basic steps of operation. The first is intake, where fuel is added to the cylinders. The second is compression, where the fuel is compressed in the cylinder. The third is power, where the compressed fuel is combusted, thus firing the cylinders. And the fourth is exhaust.

Your ignition system plays a key role in between the second and third steps. The ignition system sends a strong current to the spark plug, where a spark is created that helps ignite the fuel. This happens immediately after compression; the spark ignites the compressed fuel, which combusts it and creates the power. Over time the ignition timing can be altered, and the spark will not occur between compression and power. As a result, the fuel will have a hard time combusting, the cylinder will not be as powerful, and the engine will have problems.


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Jay

37 years of experience
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Jay
37 years of experience
Jeep Wrangler L6-4.0L - Adjust Ignition Timing - Colton, California
Jay is polite and very knowledgeable when it comes to vehicles. He communicates very well when it comes to explaining what is wrong with vehicle and what it needs to repair the vehicle. I would recommend jay anytime to any one who needs a vehicle repair need. Thanks jay I appreciate you and your help.

Thomas

8 years of experience
27 reviews
Thomas
8 years of experience
Dodge CB300 V8-7.2L - Adjust Ignition Timing - Fredericksburg, Virginia
If you're looking for a knowledgeable mechanic that can come to you. This is your man, Your Mechanic Thomas

Richard

35 years of experience
96 reviews
Richard
35 years of experience
Chevrolet C1500 V6-4.3L - Adjust Ignition Timing - Hudson, Florida
He was very professional and very knowledgeable. I was very happy with the service and would request Richard again. I will highly recommend to my clients friends and family.

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26 years of experience
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Jonathan
26 years of experience
Mazda CX-9 V6-3.7L - Adjust Ignition Timing - Marietta, Georgia
Super down to earth. So, so respectable and a straight shooter. No hiding what he is doing and very perceptive of smells, sounds, and his knowledge is impeccable. I am having him back shortly. We have a family trip. Thank y'all

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