i usually run my truck on rocket fuel anyway. and i ONLY use dot 9 blinker fluid, i stand by that stuff
You don't know what advancing or retarding the timing does but you're an engine expert. Okay, then. Rock on.
i would leave the timing alone as well. i run level 2 and have only modified the speedometer for my tires. the truck runs a whole lot better, and the programmer opened up some power. the canned tunes are very good in my opinion. i can't comment on changing the shift firmness because of my slush box 5 speed. let us know what settings work well for you, motoman