ECO-Tuning
The Best Method for Reducing Fuel Consumption
Chiptuning does not necessarily aim primarily at achieving a better performance for your vehicle, as fuel consumption is becoming an increasingly important issue when it comes to chiptuning. In times of rising fuel prices eco-tuning for diesel engines is continually gaining in importance. The main aim of eco-tuning is that of achieving a reduction of fuel consumption. By optimizing the software of the engine, its efficiency is adapted so that fuel consumption can be reduced by up to 20% under normal driving conditions. Further effects of eco-tuning are an improved overall performance and an improved torque. However, the measures connected with eco-tuning focus on the degree of optimization to be achieved regarding fuel reduction.
When does eco-tuning pay off? Who should consider chiptuning for fuel reduction?
Basically, eco-tuning makes sense for anyone who drives many kilometres a year. The general savings potential lies between 10% and 20%. The extent of improvement that can be achieved depends mainly on the vehicle type. The consumption of a BMW 530d is higher than that of a VW Polo, i. e. a BMW 530d has a much higher savings potential.
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,- |
ECO-Chiptuning and Performance Optimization
Test of BWM 530d Touring
The test was carried out over a period of 3 months, under changing driving conditions (city / country road / motorway) and on a representative distance of over 6,000km.
| fuel consumption before: | 9,2L/100km |
| ffuel consumption ECO-tuning: | 7,6L/100km |
| fuel saving over 100km: | 1,6L |
The result: calculated for a period of 3 years, the overall savings are € 1,440.- or € 40.- per month!
ECO-Tuning Definition
The term eco-tuning refers to the possibility of using chiptuning in order to optimise the engine torque so that despite a lower engine speed the performance of the car remains the same as before (with higher engine speed). This leads to a reduction of fuel consumption.
The engine becomes more efficient due to a higher and earlier torque and an advanced (earlier) injection time. Nevertheless, the driver has to cooperate after the completion of the eco-tuning process.
By shifting to a higher gear earlier, chiptuning helps you to save an enormous amount of fuel with no loss in performance. The larger torque of the engine enables the driver to enjoy a more powerful car and gain more pleasure in driving.
