Find answers to common questions about our services and vehicle tuning
We've compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services
ECU remapping is the process of modifying the software in your vehicle's Engine Control Unit (ECU) to optimize performance, fuel efficiency, or both. The ECU controls various aspects of your engine's operation, including fuel injection, ignition timing, and boost pressure. By adjusting these parameters, we can unlock your vehicle's hidden potential while maintaining reliability.
Yes, when performed by experienced professionals like our team at CLR Auto Solutions, ECU remapping is completely safe. We carefully adjust parameters within safe limits specific to your vehicle's make and model. Our remaps are designed to optimize performance while maintaining reliability and longevity. We've successfully remapped thousands of vehicles with excellent results and customer satisfaction.
Remapping may affect your manufacturer's warranty, but this depends on your specific vehicle and warranty terms. Many manufacturers can only void warranty claims if they can prove that the modification directly caused the failure. We offer a backup of your original ECU file, allowing you to revert to stock settings if needed for warranty work. We're happy to discuss your specific situation and provide guidance on warranty implications.
Most standard remapping services take between 1-2 hours to complete. This includes reading your vehicle's original ECU file, making the necessary modifications, and writing the new file back to the ECU. More complex modifications or additional services may take longer. We'll provide you with a time estimate when you book your appointment.
Stage 1: This is a remap for stock vehicles with no hardware modifications. It typically provides 15-30% more power and torque by optimizing the factory settings within safe parameters.
Stage 2: This requires supporting hardware modifications such as an upgraded intake, exhaust, or intercooler. Stage 2 remaps can provide 30-40% more power and torque compared to stock.
Stage 3: This is for heavily modified vehicles with significant hardware upgrades including turbo modifications, fueling systems, and internal engine components. Stage 3 remaps can provide 40%+ increases in power and torque.
When performed correctly by professionals, remapping should not affect your vehicle's reliability. Our remaps are developed with reliability in mind, ensuring that all parameters are set within safe limits for your specific engine. We carefully balance performance gains with engine protection to ensure longevity. Many of our customers have driven their remapped vehicles for years without any issues.
Power gains vary depending on your vehicle's make, model, engine type, and current condition. Typically, you can expect:
We can provide more specific estimates for your particular vehicle during consultation.
Pops and bangs tunes exist in a legal gray area. While they're popular for their dramatic sound effects, excessively loud exhaust sounds may violate noise regulations in some areas. We offer different intensity levels, including milder versions that are less likely to attract unwanted attention. We recommend using more aggressive pops and bangs settings for off-road or track use only.
With our economy remaps, most customers experience a 10-15% improvement in fuel economy for diesel engines and 5-10% for petrol engines. These gains are achieved by optimizing fuel delivery and combustion efficiency. The actual improvement depends on your driving style, vehicle type, and current engine condition. Economy benefits are most noticeable during highway cruising and steady-state driving.
Yes, our balanced remaps can provide both performance and economy benefits. By optimizing torque delivery in the mid-range, where most daily driving occurs, we can improve drivability and fuel efficiency simultaneously. You'll experience better throttle response and overtaking ability while potentially using less fuel during normal driving conditions. The key is how you use the additional power available - driving style remains the biggest factor in real-world fuel economy.
No, our economy remaps actually improve performance while optimizing fuel efficiency. You'll typically experience better throttle response, smoother power delivery, and increased torque in the low to mid-range. This makes your vehicle more pleasant to drive while potentially saving fuel. Unlike some "economy chips" that simply restrict performance, our remaps intelligently optimize the entire engine management system for better efficiency without compromising drivability.
A Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is designed to capture and store soot particles from diesel exhaust gases. Over time, these filters can become clogged, especially if the vehicle is primarily used for short journeys where the exhaust doesn't reach temperatures high enough for regeneration (the process that burns off accumulated soot). Symptoms of DPF issues include reduced performance, increased fuel consumption, and warning lights on the dashboard.
We offer several DPF solutions:
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system recirculates a portion of exhaust gases back into the engine to reduce emissions. However, this can lead to carbon buildup in the intake system, reduced performance, and potential reliability issues, especially in diesel engines. Common symptoms include rough idling, reduced power, and increased fuel consumption. Our EGR solutions can address these issues while maintaining optimal engine performance.
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