Should I have my Lexus re-chipped?
My Lexus LS diesel has covered 83,000 miles and is trouble free, but my only concern is lack of power and poor economy (30-35 mpg). I'm considering having it re-chipped, would this be a good idea?
Asked on 21 October 2013 by Derreck Pinkney
Answered by
Honest John
Flaw of the car. The gearing is too high. I wouldn't have anything chipped at this sort of mileage. And any fuel economy benefit will be wipes out many times over by the insurance hike.
We give you the low down on how to save on insurance, little-known tricks and tips, what insurance groups mean and how to use insurance aggregators to beat insurers.
Insurance group finder and how to save on insurance
Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.
The Good Garage GuideSimilar questions
I would like to tune my 2004 BMW X3 2.0 diesel, which currently has 150PS. The racing chip will increase torque from 330 to 412Nm and raise output to 192PS. Do you think this will work with the X3?
Following your advice, I bought a Golf Plus with the 1.4TSi 122 engine in favour of the 2.0TDi. 23,000 miles and nearly three years on, I am delighted with the results. Fuel consumption at 36.7mpg from...
There seem to be a few different makes on the net. Do you have any reccommendations please?
(Thanks for a great column; always interesting)
Related models
.jpg?width=115&height=75&rmode=crop)
Hybrid technology delivers V12-like performance with V6-diesel economy. Refined and supremely plush. Almost fanatical quality standards.
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
