Products: FAQ
Does
the Tuning effect the operation time
of my car? At
SpeedTuning® all standard
tuning devices get settings, which
won't harm the engine or shorten its
life. With regular usage and
recommended service checks and
maintenance the operation time will
stay the same.
Why
doesn't the producer perform the
engine tuning by themselves? The
manufacturers design cars and engines
for the worldwide market. In different
countries many factors, including
extreme heights, hot and/or dry
climates, poor fuel quality etc
command a general ECU software
setting. The conditions in Europe and
North America are not that extreme, so
there is enough tolerance for chip
tuning. The HP can also be a political
decision, like the 1.9l TDi 90HP
engine represents a certain car tax level
in some European countries.
Are
tuning devices allowed in cars in the
US? Yes,
you are entitled to install tuning
devices in your car, all regular
tuning devices are emission proofed.
Is
it necessary to get a Sport Air
Filter?
We highly recommend a sport air
filter. A tuned engine requires a
higher air flow. To provide an
optimized working Chip Tuning, you
should install a Sport Air Filter.
Should
I have service checks more frequently?
No,
all scheduled service checks stay the
same. SpeedTuning® suggest
to continue all regular service, like
oil and timing belt changes etc.
Can
Chip Tuning be used in cars with
automatic-transmission? Yes,
although those cars use a different
ECU software, tuning devices can be
installed. The automatic-transmission
adapts to the new software.
Why can I
expect a better fuel mileage? Due to the improved torque graph
at low rpm you are able to shift
earlier. The result is that you are
driving with an average lower rpm and
therefore get a better fuel mileage.
Also, the tuning devices optimize the
injection process and this helps to
save fuel.
Are
tuning devices detectable?
Power Chip - Not through common
diagnostic checks. Only with dyno
tests.
Power Box - Not through any
diagnostic checks. Only with dyno
tests.
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