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How would a typical chipped c350 be effected with gas milage decrease?

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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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How would a typical chipped c350 be effected with gas milage decrease?

How would a typical chipped c350 be effected with gas milage decrease? How much on avg do chips take from the mpg? i know this of course depends on the type of chip, but can you give me some idea?
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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I chipped several of my prior vehicles and the mileage always improved.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Based on my own experience with chipped cars - my right foot seems to get heavier after the chip's installed and my mileage suffers. On the other hand, I have never let gas mileage play a role in my vehicle selections. I choose fun over practicallity.

I lost about a mile per gallon.

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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Oh my.

I thought you guys were talking about chips in the paint and were all obsessed with aerodynamics!
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Based on my own experience with chipped cars - my right foot seems to get heavier after the chip's installed and my mileage suffers. On the other hand, I have never let gas mileage play a role in my vehicle selections. I choose fun over practicallity.

I lost about a mile per gallon.
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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Oh my.

I thought you guys were talking about chips in the paint and were all obsessed with aerodynamics!
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Oh my.

I thought you guys were talking about chips in the paint and were all obsessed with aerodynamics!
Yeah, strip the paint a la Silver Arrow!!
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