What Is An Automatic Timing Advance Unit?

When it comes to diesel, many car owners prefer it because it diesel takes longer to combust than gasoline, other than the fact they can say "I drive a diesel". However, despite seeming similar to gasoline engines, they are quite different. Sometimes, combustion can last longer than when the timing hits TDC (top dead center). Lag occurs afterwards, which can hurt performance. To prevent this, the automatic timing advance unit injects diesel before TDC is reached to make sure the engine continues to run.

Common Signs And Symptoms That You Need to Replace An Automatic Timing Advance Unit

• Poor engine performance
• Lighter or even white smoke appearing from exhaust
• An abnormally large amounts of smoke is emitted from the exhaust
• Engine experiences a severe knock

How Important Is This Service?

Without a properly functioning automatic timing advance unit, your car will have reduced performance at best and severe engine damage at worst. If you feel you are experience any of the symptoms mentioned, we recommend you have an inspection completed immediately by an expert as your car needs to have a working automatic timing advance.