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Idle Speed & Mixture

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

Application

Idle RPM

CO Level %

2.8L ⁽¹⁾

650-750

0.3-1.5

⁽¹⁾	Idle speed and fuel mixture (CO level) are not adjustable.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) ⁽¹⁾

Application

Checking

2.8L

11-13 @ 650-750 RPM

⁽¹⁾	Scan Tool (VAG 1551) in 04 - BASIC SETTING mode.

IGNITION TIMING ADVANCE (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Specification

2.8L

⁽¹⁾ 23-25 @ 2480-2520RPM

⁽¹⁾	Vehicle not in 04 - BASIC SETTING mode, engine oil temperature at 176°F (80°C), and engine coolant temperature sensor connected.