Timing Setting (Age)

180,500 MILES
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CFERRY1
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1990 Cadillac Deville 4.5 L FWD 180,500 miles

My vehicle has 180,500 miles on the engine.
When setting the Timing should I set it 10 degree's BTDC per
the Chilton Manual ?

What are the myth's truth's (when) of setting timing a little
bit advanced on engines with high mileage on them ?
Feb 2, 2012 at 6:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Follow what the manufacturer recommends.
Feb 2, 2012 at 6:53 PM
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