Wetdream Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) Hi. So I have a 2011 Ford Edge Limited with the 3.5 Best options for chips? I primarily wanna increase MPG . What does the chip do exactly? Reprogram the shift points I think? Are some really as plug n play as they indicate? Does cost = savings? I know it ll be over time (i.e. if a chip can increase 4mpg, id save over a timeframe... but if a chip is gonna cost me $100, $250. $500.... gotta keep that in mind) I, Love, My, Edge! Everyone else does too haha... I commute 50-90 min one way to work in the D.C. area, goin thru a divorce and custody shit too... Thnx in advance! I hope this will help me a good bit with my $ if i can save more on gas haha.. Edited August 5, 2016 by Wetdream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 No chips - they don't work. The only option is a tuner like SCT. Don't count on any savings - to get better mpg will require Premium fuel (plus the cost of the tuner itself), but you can gain some power and better response. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetdream Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Aww.. dang. Ok. Thanks for the prompt reply. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Just for more info - the only real change you can make to the engine to get more mpg is to advance the timing. This will yield more power and typically a slight increase in mpg. But in order to prevent knocking you need to run higher octane (91 or 93) fuel which costs more. The added fuel cost outweighs any small mpg gains. But look at it this way - if it was easy to add 3-4 mpg with a simple bolt-on (and no downsides) the auto mfrs would have done it years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
037 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Can be done by using cruise control more, other expensive ways include running super light wheels but they are costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesaman Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) I put a tune on our 2013, and it really had a difference. The throttle response is much better and the over all driving experience is better. I would pursue that direction if I were you. There are several owners with tunes out there. Edited August 6, 2016 by mesaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.