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      2 days ago

      Imagine going to a mechanic because the engine is acting up and getting hit with “Your ignition timing is too retarded, it’s killing the engine” without the necessary context.

      (to advance/retard ignition is the correct terminology for setting the timing ahead/behind top dead center; also used in aviation for moving the throttle levers towards a higher/lower power setting)