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Old 06-25-2008, 03:30 PM   #1
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I'm new here, too.
Just wanted to say hello from Louisiana and ask a couple of questions:
I am going to replace my '97 Sierra (bought new) in a couple of months with (probably) a brand-new Silverado or Avalanche. I've read many things about programmers, performance chips and the like, and am wondering if these things are worth the money spent on them. I want to be able to squeeze every extra mpg I can out of my new ride. Also, do these things void a new vehicle warranty?
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Old 06-25-2008, 08:14 PM   #2
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Old 06-25-2008, 11:39 PM   #3
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Just wanted to say hello from Louisiana and ask a couple of questions:
I am going to replace my '97 Sierra (bought new) in a couple of months with (probably) a brand-new Silverado or Avalanche. I've read many things about programmers, performance chips and the like, and am wondering if these things are worth the money spent on them. I want to be able to squeeze every extra mpg I can out of my new ride. Also, do these things void a new vehicle warranty?


If your worried about MPG, keep you current truck and get a nice small gas sipper.

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Old 06-26-2008, 03:05 PM   #5
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How about a Toyota Prius. Welcome to

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Old 06-26-2008, 03:17 PM   #7
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Old 06-26-2008, 04:10 PM   #8
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Just wanted to say hello from Louisiana and ask a couple of questions:
I am going to replace my '97 Sierra (bought new) in a couple of months with (probably) a brand-new Silverado or Avalanche. I've read many things about programmers, performance chips and the like, and am wondering if these things are worth the money spent on them. I want to be able to squeeze every extra mpg I can out of my new ride. Also, do these things void a new vehicle warranty?

Welcome to FSC.

To answer your question, programmers and performance chips will void your warrenty if they are units that write data on the factory electronics. You can get programmers/chips that dont leave data on the factory stuff, and that way when the dealership plugs their scanning equipetment into your truck they wont see what you've had, and they wont void your warrenty because of it.

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Old 06-27-2008, 08:07 AM   #9
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Thanks for all the welcomes and replies.
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If your worried about MPG, keep you current truck and get a nice small gas sipper.
My vehicle will also serve as our family vehicle (for out-of-town trips). I just don't want to have to spend any more on gas than I absolutely have to.
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How about a Toyota Prius.

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