Are you looking for a simple and effective way to improve your car’s fuel economy and reduce its environmental impact? The EcoOBD2 chip tuning box is designed as an easy-to-use, plug-and-drive solution that optimizes your vehicle’s performance for enhanced fuel efficiency and lower emissions. This device is engineered for straightforward installation, making it accessible for any car owner to quickly start saving fuel.
Understanding the EcoOBD2 Advantage
The EcoOBD2 is a ready-to-use device that aims to decrease fuel consumption and lower emissions. It’s designed for simple operation – just plug it into your car’s OBD2 connector. Compatible with all cars manufactured from 1996 onwards that support OBD2 protocols, EcoOBD2 works by remapping your car’s Engine Control Unit (ECU). After you’ve driven approximately 200 km (150 miles), the EcoOBD2 chip tuning box automatically adjusts to your car’s specific characteristics and your driving habits, continuously optimizing the ECU for the best fuel economy and reduced emissions.
How Does EcoOBD2 Enhance Fuel Efficiency?
EcoOBD2 operates by creating a new performance map in your car’s ECU that prioritizes lower fuel consumption, based on your unique driving style. As you accumulate more kilometers or miles, EcoOBD2 refines this map, adapting to your driving patterns to maximize fuel savings. This continuous adjustment ensures that your car is always running with an optimized fuel consumption profile.
What Exactly is the EcoOBD2 Chip Tuning Box?
The EcoOBD2 chip tuning box is a device specifically designed to reduce your car’s fuel consumption. By connecting to your vehicle’s OBD2 port, it accesses real-time data from the car’s computer. Utilizing this information, EcoOBD2 intelligently fine-tunes parameters such as boost pressure, fuel quantity, injection timing, and pressure to achieve significant fuel savings. Importantly, the EcoOBD2 chip tuning box operates within the safe tolerances set by vehicle manufacturers, ensuring it only enhances performance without exceeding engine limitations. It unlocks your car’s hidden potential for fuel efficiency without causing any damage to the engine or ECU, and it does not negatively affect factory settings.
One of the key advantages of EcoOBD2 is its non-permanent nature. To revert your car back to its original factory settings, simply unplug the EcoOBD2 device from the OBD2 connector.
EcoOBD2 is engineered to safely enhance your vehicle’s efficiency, offering:
- Up to 15% improvement in fuel economy.
Using EcoOBD2 is incredibly simple:
- Plug EcoOBD2 into your car’s OBD2 connector.
- Turn the ignition key to the “on” position for about 30 seconds (do not start the engine).
- Start the engine.
EcoOBD2 is pre-programmed with optimal settings suitable for most vehicles, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. The device automatically learns your vehicle’s specifics and your driving behavior after approximately 200 km (150 miles) of driving. Following this learning period, EcoOBD2 fine-tunes its operation to perfectly match your car, maximizing fuel savings.
EcoOBD2 vs. Traditional ECU Remapping
EcoOBD2 works by modifying the signals to the ECU, which in turn adjusts the entire fuel injection map. A significant advantage of the EcoOBD2 chip tuning box over traditional ECU remapping is its ease of removal. Unplugging EcoOBD2 instantly restores your vehicle to its factory settings. This makes EcoOBD2 a cost-effective and safe tuning option. In contrast, traditional remapping is a permanent and often irreversible modification, typically more expensive and not easily undone. EcoOBD2 includes an engine protection function and is guaranteed to be 100% safe for your car’s engine. Constructed using Surface Mount Device (SMD) technology on a printed circuit board, EcoOBD2 chip tuning boxes are built to high quality standards.
Easy Installation Guide
Installing the EcoOBD2 chip tuning box is a straightforward process:
- Ensure the ignition is turned off and remove the car key from the ignition.
- Locate the OBD2 connector in your car and plug in the EcoOBD2 device.
- Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the first stage (accessory position). Do not start the car.
- Press and hold the reset button on the EcoOBD2 for about 5 seconds. After releasing the button, wait for approximately 30-54 seconds. This allows EcoOBD2 to establish communication with the ECU.
- Start the car engine.
- Drive as usual. EcoOBD2 will begin to recognize your vehicle and driving habits. After about 200 km (150 miles), it will automatically adjust itself to optimize fuel efficiency for your car.
EcoOBD2 devices are also available for vehicles running on LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas).
OBD2 Compatibility: Is Your Car Compatible?
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) is a computer system integrated into all light-duty vehicles and trucks manufactured in 1996 and later, as mandated by the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments in the United States. OBD systems are designed to monitor the performance of key engine components, particularly those related to emissions control.
OBD2 compliance is mandatory for cars:
- Sold in the USA after January 1, 1996.
- Sold in the European Union after January 1, 2001.
- With diesel engines sold after January 1, 2003.
Finding Your OBD2 Port
The OBD2 port is typically located within the passenger compartment of your vehicle. Common locations include under the dashboard on the driver’s side. Refer to the diagram below for typical OBD2 port locations across various car brands:
OBD2 Port Locations by Car Brand:
- Acura: 1, 3, 7, 8
- AM General Hummer: 2
- Aston Martin: 3
- Audi: 1, 2
- Bentley: 2
- BMW: 2, 7
- Buick: 1, 2, 3
- Cadillac: 2
- Chevrolet: 1, 2, 3
- Chrysler: 1, 2, 3
- Daewoo: 2, 3, 6
- Dacia: 2, 3, 6, 9
- Dodge: 1, 2
- Eagle: 2
- Ferrari: 1, 3
- Fiat: 1, 2
- Ford: 1, 2, 3
- Geely: 1, 2, 3
- GMC: 2
- Honda: 2, 3
- Hyundai: 2
- Infiniti: 2
- Isuzu: 2, 3
- Jaguar: 1, 3
- Jeep: 2
- Kia: 3
- Lamborghini: 3
- Land Rover: 2, 8
- Lexus: 2
- Mazda: 2, 3
- Mercedes-Benz: 1, 2, 3
- Mini: 1, 2, 3
- Nissan: 2
- Opel: 2, 3, 6
- Peugeot: 2
- Pontiac: 1
- Porsche: 2
- Renault: 2, 6
- Rolls-Royce: 1, 2
- Saab: 1, 3
- Ssangyong: 1, 2, 3
- Seat: 1, 2, 3, 6
- Skoda: 1, 2, 3
- Subaru: 1, 2
- Suzuki: 1, 3
- Toyota: 1, 2, 3, 6
- Volkswagen: 1, 2, 3, 6
- Volvo: 1, 7
Location Key:
- Driver’s side, under the dashboard, beneath the steering column.
- Driver’s side, under the dashboard, between the driver-side door and steering column.
- Driver’s side, under the dashboard, between the steering column and the center console.
- Driver’s side, dashboard instrument/gauge area, between the steering column and center console.
- Driver’s side, dashboard instrument/gauge area, between the driver-side door and steering column.
- Center console, vertical surface to the left of the vehicle centerline.
- Center console, vertical surface to the right of the vehicle centerline or on the passenger side of the center console.
- Center console, horizontal surface in the front passenger area.
- Driver’s side, knee bolster area.
What’s Included in the Package?
The EcoOBD2 Chip Tuning Box package includes:
- EcoOBD2 Chip Tuning Box Interface
- User Manual
EcoOBD2 offers a straightforward and reversible method to enhance your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, contributing to both cost savings and environmental responsibility.
