Frequently Asked Questions - Performance Chips

 
Will I see better gas mileage with a performance chip?

What type of gas should I use with my performance chip?

Can these performance chips void my vehicle's warranty from the factory?

What if I want to revert back to my factory settings?

Will a performance chip harm my transmission or drive train?

I am not a computer geek, how easy are performance chips to install and use?

What, exactly, does AutoTruckToys.com mean when it says "performance chips"?

Do I have to use an aftermarket air filter, cold air intake, etc. to use performance chips?

What is a low temp thermostat?

Will I see better gas mileage with a performance chip?

Yes, you will; performance chips give you the ability to modify the air to fuel ratio, which allows your engine to operate at peak efficiency. If, however, you decide to put your foot on the gas and "romp on it", as they say, your newly tuned engine, and your gas tank, will respond accordingly.

What type of gas should I use with my performance chip?  

Most manufacturers of performance chips actually recommend using a higher grade of fuel with their chips, such as 89-93 octane rating. Why use a higher grade? Higher octane fuels actually combust more efficiently and can generate more horsepower.

Can these performance chips void my vehicle's warranty from the factory?

No, it is illegal for a dealership to void your warranty due solely to an aftermarket tuner. However, most performance chip manufacturers recommend that you remove the tuning prior to taking your vehicle back to a dealer. Read more

What if I want to revert back to my factory settings?

Performance chips, today, actually take a "reading" of your original factory settings and store them in the internal memory. They can be reset back to original factory settings in a jippy, no worries.

Will a performance chip harm my transmission or drive train?

No, In fact, your transmission operation should be substantially improved.

I am not a computer geek, how easy are performance chips to install and use?

Installing your performance chip is as easy as plugging in your cell phone to the car lighter. Performance chips basically walk you through every setting that you can possibly want; you do not have to know computer programming at all. 

What, exactly, does AutoTruckToys.com mean when it says "performance chips" ?

When AutoTruckToys.com prints the word "performance chip", we mean any of the family of  engine performance-enhancing products; such as programmers, modules, flashpaqs, tuners, etc. There are really many names for these performance chips, but they are not actually a "chip".

Do I have to have an aftermarket air filter, cold air intake, etc. to use performance chips?

Most performance chips have separate settings that allow you to use them with/without aftermarket air filters, cold air intakes, or high octane fuel. AutoTruckToys.com does suggest that you utilize an aftermarket air filter, cold air intake, and high octane fuel for optimum performance, fuel savings, and overall satisfaction.  

What is a low temp thermostat?

A Low Temp Thermostat, also called a 180 Degree Thermostat, is used with some performance chips and modules to make engine cooling consistent. Jet Chips requires that you use a low temp thermostat when using a stage 2 module. You can use a 180 degree thermostat on just about any vehicle to lengthen your engine's life, even if you don't use a performance module. Read more about Low Temp Thermostats.