"We listened to the requests from our customers regarding the cost of operating a late-model truck or SUV in this precarious fuel-cost environment," said Superchips Division president Tom Bennett. "We are bringing the Mileage XS to market equipped with enhanced fuel-economy calibrations to reduce those concerns.

 
"The biggest difference between the Mileage XS and other fuel-economy aftermarket products is we engineer these powertrain calibrations specifically for improved economy and scientifically verify the results," Bennett said.  "Superchips Mileage XS is not a rebadged product or a campaign based on vague claims or testimonials."

Superchips began taking orders in July for the Mileage XS programmer, with the first units expected to ship the first week of August.  Product line coverage will include many late-model gasoline and diesel engines for GM, Ford, and Dodge pickup trucks and full-size sport utility vehicles. 

Specific release dates for each application will vary depending on Superchips' R&D and certification schedule.  Superchips intends to release vehicle coverage roughly every two weeks until its SUV and pickup truck portfolio is completed.

Early field tests indicate that customers can expect up to 15 percent MPG gain depending on the vehicle and engine. Actual customer gains vary depending on driving conditions including driving style, vehicle condition, and other environmental factors.

Current Superchips customers will be able to purchase the new, unique economy calibrations directly from Superchips.

"The price of the individual calibrations hasn't been set but will be economical," Bennett said.  "In such a tough economy we wanted to make sure our current customers have affordable access to the latest innovations from Superchips."

Superchips will also make available, where applicable, calibrations to run lower-octane gas for vehicles requiring premium 91 octane, saving customers even more at the pump.