Some myths are doing the rounds about the costs and side effects of tuning your vehicle. Read on for some expert comments on these myths that will be busted here.
- Remapping Your Toyota Is Very Expensive
This is not true. Remapping your vehicle is an investment. Your car will perform better, and as a result, it will run more efficiently, increasing fuel economy. With the fuel price continuously rising, you will soon recoup the cost of tuning through the fuel expenses you have saved.
- Toyota Remapping Can Only Be Done On Petrol Vehicles
This is also not true. Tuning can be done on all models, both diesel and petrol. Contrary to popular belief, remapping is, in fact, more effective on diesel engines. Generally, diesel-powered engines run at a lower rev rate than their petrol counterparts, giving more opportunities to optimise their performance.
- Remapping can not be reversed.
All the original information from your vehicle is saved and backed up, so the ECU can be returned to it’s original state in case this is needed for resale or service purposes (Unlikley but also not a problem)
- Your New Toyota Does Not Need Remapping
All vehicles have some scope for performance improvements, even new vehicles. The factory default settings of the ECU are always different from the ones that will allow your vehicle to perform at its peak in New Zealand. Some models are deliberately "detuned" to prevent them from outperforming higher spec models or allowing for higher output in subsequent years models, even though they have precisely the same engine.
Have your ECU remapping specialist assess your new Toyota and advise on the remapping options. You can benefit from increased fuel economy from the beginning.
- Toyota Remapping Will Damage Your Engine
Again, this is not true. Have your Toyota remapping done by a knowledgeable and experienced professional engineer to ensure that the work is carried out expertly and with care. They will have the necessary skills to ensure that the work is carried out in such a way as to optimise your vehicle's performance without causing any damage.
Having an engine that runs smoothly and efficiently will prolong your engine's life rather than cause damage to it. Poor tuning can put an unnecessary stain on your vehicle's components, which will be avoided after Auto Upgrades has performed the remapping .
Contact Auto Upgrades today for more information or to book your Toyota remapping. Our experienced and highly qualified professional engineers will reveal your vehicle's full potential and help to match its performance to your driving goals.