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Old 01-10-18, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Sheddy
No, a re-flash tune actually voids your warranty since it puts more stress on the engine.
Let us not spread garbage and instead google "Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act"
Old 01-11-18, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by schur
Let us not spread garbage and instead google "Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act"
Correct, but if something mechanical was damaged and the dealer is aware of the ECU being altered they can void your warranty. I hope your IS300 tune is reversable.
Old 01-11-18, 09:57 AM
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It would be extremely easy for a claim to be denied due to altering the parameters of the engine operation. Anything and everything drivetrain-related could be easily blamed on increased boost. The engine tuning is a highly sensitive thing. 99% of the people here should just leave that alone, it's for advanced users only who can afford a $15,000 engine replacement.
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Old 01-11-18, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sheddy
Correct, but if something mechanical was damaged and the dealer is aware of the ECU being altered they can void your warranty. I hope your IS300 tune is reversable.
Believe me, I am well familiar with tuning my cars and having warranty work performed that is completely unrelated, my corvette has a track tested CoW tune in it, with headers and full exhaust and had a major auto tranny issue - requiring the rip out and rebuild of the *** end. Then again I never bought a 4 cylinder.
I just really have grown to hate blowhards who don't live life and live only to make fear in others. Make the most of this car, I say.

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Originally Posted by schur
Believe me, I am well familiar with tuning my cars and having warranty work performed that is completely unrelated, my corvette has a track tested CoW tune in it, with headers and full exhaust and had a major auto tranny issue - requiring the rip out and rebuild of the *** end. Then again I never bought a 4 cylinder.
I just really have grown to hate blowhards who don't live life and live only to make fear in others. Make the most of this car, I say.



Understood. My car is tuned, but I wouldn’t recommend to people who are not familiar with it.
Old 01-13-18, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mcomer
MPG question, are you using Premium fuel?
Yes, only 93 octane
Old 01-24-18, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mkg
Yes, only 93 octane
There's no need to use 93 octane in these cars. 91 is the recommended fuel.
Old 01-26-18, 08:21 AM
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I believe the 91 vs 93 ratings are a regional thing. Does anybody have a choice between those two
levels at one pump? Regular 87, Midgrade 89 and Premium...one of those two depending on where
you are?
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Gas millage on the 200T suck big time. If I knew it was that bad, I would of got the 350 instead.
Bad as compare to 1 or 2 mpg better than my big *** Sienna. The Sienna I average 19-20 and I drive both car the same way.
Old 01-26-18, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MatrixPC
Gas millage on the 200T suck big time. If I knew it was that bad, I would of got the 350 instead.
Bad as compare to 1 or 2 mpg better than my big *** Sienna. The Sienna I average 19-20 and I drive both car the same way.

After my break in period (~1400 miles) my MPG has gone up to about 25mpg, and thats with sitting in traffic for majority of my commute to work(at least one way)
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