Bob E Dazzla wrote:Hi wnewton,
tough luck about the engine - I think that different people can read things differently. When I read the Chip It info in the link you posted, a few things jumped out at me:
1. This is a new system 'pioneered' by Chip IT
2. More total volume of fuel is being put into the chamber - this will definitely add extra strain to the piston
3. Chip It state if you are looking for a performance mod that out-performs all other performance mods you have come to the right place'
4. Chip It state 'we can boast increased midrange torque figures of up to 50% for most vehicles'
5. The warranty is only for the Chip It system - there is no mention of manufacturer's warranty.
6. Chip It state '10ltrs of petrol will last approx100 litres of diesel' - more than 10% petrol (the system only comes on at half throttle) is a diesel engine!
7. The Chip It terms and conditions of sale and warranty state 'Customers should also check the vehicles warranty agreement terms and conditions before fitting any equipment to a vehicle to see how the item will affect their warranty' - in fact, all of the terms and conditions state that Chip It is not responsible for engine failure.
8. The Chip It terms and conditions state 'It is a legal requirement for CHIP IT to inform its customers that this modification is for racing or off-road use only and hat use on road is not allowed in some states or territories'.
I am not surprised that Toyota are not helpful. I am also not surprised that they never mentioned the chip. That is not their concern. I doubt that you ever asked them about it either. Your only hope (as far as I can see) is with Chip It but I doubt that they will be very helpful. There is nothing on their page which states that the engine won't blow up.
I know that this doesn't help you now - you probably didn't even read the terms and conditions. I know that I don't on most mods I have done. I guess this is a lesson for us all.
Smoking gun.