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New engine tune with service

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Offline Morias

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I got my I30 diesel serviced on Monday (the 15,000km service but only actually on 8,000km) and mentioned my usual fuel economy is about 7.5 litres / 100 km.  They said they tested it and it was all in specs, however I have noticed that since I picked it up, the way the turbo comes on is a lot different.

Previously, I would get to about 2000 rpm, then there would be a big whack of power.  Now the power is not really noticeable where exactly it comes on, the whole acceleration process seems a lot smoother.  I presume they retuned / detuned the engine during the service.

I think the fuel economy might be better, but will have to wait a bit longer to properly test it.  The loss of jerky power surges is probably better, but I am not sure if I prefer the old way or the new way yet.


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Hi Morias,

Sounds like things have been made normal because the power band is meant to be between about 1500 and 2700 in the diesel and I think you will now see an improvement in economy...
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