ECO-Tuning
The very best Manner for Reducing Fuel Consumption
Chiptuning does not necessarily aim mainly at accomplishing a greater performance for your vehicle, as fuel consumption is an ever more important matter when it comes to chiptuning. During times of rising fuel prices eco-tuning for diesel engines are consistently gaining in importance. The key aim of eco-tuning is that of accomplishing reflecting a decrease of fuel consumption. By optimizing the tool of the engine, effectiveness and efficiency is adapted in such a way that fuel consumption can achieve a reduction by up to 20% in normal guiding conditions. In addition to effect of eco-tuning are the improvement in altogether performance and the improvement in torque. However, the steps and measures linked to the eco-tuning are concentrated on the amount of optimization to accomplish regarding fuel reduction.
When does eco-tuning pay off? Who should think about chiptuning for fuel savings?
Basically, anyone who drives a lot of miles each year should consider eco-tuning. The average savings potential is between 10% and 20%. The amount of improvement that can be made is mostly determined by the vehicle type. The consumption of a BMW 530d is higher than that of a VW Polo, implying that a BMW 530d can save significantly more money.
Example calculation
| km/year | 10.000km | 15.000km | 20.000km | 25.000km | 30.000km |
| 1 year | EUR 70,- | EUR 105,- | EUR 140,- | EUR 175,- | EUR 210,- |
| 2 years | EUR 140,- | EUR 210,- | EUR 280,- | EUR 350,- | EUR 420,- |
| 3 years | EUR 210,- | EUR 315,- | EUR 420,- | EUR 525,- | EUR 630,- |
| 4 years | EUR 280,- | EUR 420,- | EUR 560,- | EUR 700,- | EUR 840,- |
| 5 years | EUR 350,- | EUR 525,- | EUR 700,- | EUR 875,- | EUR 1.050,- |
| 6 years | EUR 420,- | EUR 630,- | EUR 840,- | EUR 1.050,- | EUR 1.260,- |
Performance Optimization and ECO-Chiptuning
The BWM 530d Touring was put to the test.
The test was conducted over a three-month period, in varying driving situations (city, country road, and highway), and over a distance of over 6,000 kilometers.
| fuel consumption before: | 9,2L/100km |
| ffuel consumption ECO-tuning: | 7,6L/100km |
| fuel savingover 100km: | 1,6L |
The result: during a three-year period, the total savings are € 1,440.-, or € 40.- a month!
ECO-Tuning Definition.
The term eco-tuning refers to the capability of employing chiptuning to optimize engine torque so that the car’s performance remains unchanged despite a reduced engine speed (with higher engine speed).
As a result, fuel consumption is reduced.
Because of the higher and earlier torque and the advanced (earlier) injection time, the engine becomes more efficient.
Nonetheless, after the eco-tuning procedure is completed, the driver must participate.
Chiptuning allows you to save a significant amount of fuel without sacrificing performance by shifting to a higher gear earlier.
The engine’s higher torque allows the driver to enjoy a more powerful car and more enjoyment when driving.