Auto chip tuning is an easy and reliable way to get the most out of your vehicle. Most modern cars today feature an “Engine Control Unit” or ECU. This ECU contains software that controls fuel delivery and ignition timing. Chip tuning rewrites the software found in your vehicle’s ECU, changes fuel delivery maps, and in some cases even increases turbocharger pressure.
This results in an engine that runs more efficiently and offers a noticeable increase in horsepower and torque. In fact, turbocharged vehicles can achieve a power increase of up to 40% along with a significantly stronger torque curve.
Regular gasoline engines that do not have turbochargers will still experience a 6-12% performance increase. Acceleration will have an impressive increase in stable driving conditions, and top speed will be noticeably improved. All that is needed is the correct configuration, which can be provided by automatic chip tuning.
Manufacturers do not offer auto chip tuning on most vehicles for a variety of reasons, first and foremost being compliance with their own standards. They should also take into account the rules and regulations where they sell their vehicles, including laws regarding fuel quality and emission control. Tire ratings should be considered, as well as the frequency of service. Financial considerations like insurance can also come into play.
For these reasons, the engine management program is often stored in a form of read-only memory (ROM) and cannot be changed.
However, the ECU chip can be removed and, if undisturbed, replaced with a new auto chip, tuning your vehicle to deliver the highest performance along with the best possible engine and fuel efficiency.
The main requirement for this process is to make sure that the chip you are using is compatible with your make and model of car. In some cases, the chips can even be programmed with a variety of settings, allowing you to switch back and forth depending on how you’re using your vehicle.