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Old 01-27-2008, 11:04 PM
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New chips to improve mileage?

Has anyone tried a new computer chip (such as the ones for sale by Tuned Engineering on eBay) in their Fit?

Tuned Engineering is claiming another 12 mpg as well as more power. Sounds too good to be true -- and these things usually are.

However, I know that the normal programming is typically very conservative, so the engine may be very capable of more power with less fuel.

Any thoughts or comments?

Thanks.

Scott B.

PS: My mileage has also gone down after the first oil change
 
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Old 01-28-2008, 12:44 AM
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Sounds great! you should get one and tell us how it goes
 
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Old 01-28-2008, 08:47 AM
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Spend your money and get 5 or 6 while your doing it. Think about it an extra 12mpg times 6 WHAOW you could be getting an extra 72 mpg.

Save your money SCAM SPAM.
 
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Old 01-28-2008, 09:18 AM
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Ebay chips for any car = the ghey
 
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Old 01-28-2008, 09:19 AM
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While your at it, you should try the whistle that makes your car sound like it has a turbo. LMAO.

I'm just playing along, I'm not trying to make fun of you.
 
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Old 01-28-2008, 10:03 AM
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LOL +12MPG from a chip, i just bought some. Cant wait to see my mileage do NOTHING. yah..i wouldnt get it ebay chips = pieces of plastic
 
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Old 01-28-2008, 03:11 PM
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Chips like that are a known scam. I'd be worried that it would mess up the car at worst and negatively affect drivability at best. Stay away. Many closed threads on this all over the forum.
 
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Old 01-28-2008, 07:11 PM
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Definately snake oil... unless they are selling you a lower final drive ratio!
 
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