I agree with you, I don't want any issues with warranty work either, hopefully we both won't have those issues. I am a big believer in maintenance on my truck. Regular oil and air filter changes, regular tire rotations, etc... I just filled up yesterday with 92 octane and reset the Bully Dog to High Octance performance, I once again noticed an increase in HP and Torque. So, I am sold on the Dog living up to what it says it will do. Sad though that you buy a so-called 390hp truck and it really doesn't give you the 390hp. Ever since I had the CATBAK exhaust put on and replaced the air filter with a K&N and added the Bully Dog, it truly has been a big difference in power. The manufacturers have these trucks so restricted it's not even funny. You pay 30/40 thousand dollars for a truck that is suppose to be almost 400hp and it doesn't even feel like it's near that 390hp. Also, if I am not mistaken, my understanding from my local garage (non-dealer), you don't have to take your vehicle to a dealer for warranty repairs. As long as your garage has certified Chrysler/OEM mechanics you can take your truck to any garage for warranty work. I will have to investigate this further though. Talk at you later......Rob

 

Oh yeah, forgot to tell you, I made my 3rd oil change yesterday and changed from Castrol GTX (conventional) to Castrol Edge (full synthetic). I was changing every 4000 vs 3000 and I was at 12000 miles (why every 4000, because with todays technology engines can go longer between oil changes). After 12,000 miles I feel pretty confident that the engines seals and gaskets are seated pretty well and a synthetic oil is thinner than conventional (didn't want any leaks). I guess we will see how she runs on synthetic now... later, Rob

 

The truck makes 390 HP. What you think you do or do not feel is irrelevant.

 

Diablo "says" there programmer does not leave a footprint, however I don't have any first hand knowledge. I'm not sure about the other programmers. IMHO if a dealer finds or knows you have or have had a programmer on your truck they will void the warranty on parts that are affect by the programmer(engine and drivetrain) if you have a problem. It should not affect your other parts' warranty. Sometimes it depends on the dealership--and your relationship with the service department.
Jay

 

HMMM, so when you buy a truck or car and it says it has 400hp, how do you really know it has 400hp. Do you take it to a shop and have it DYNO tested, I doubt that many people at all take their vehicles and have them tested to see if it is really producing the HP the manufacturer says it is. Sorry, but I want to feel and hear 390hp.... you may find it irrelevant not to feel the 390hp, but I don't.....

 

I agree with that assumption that it depends on your relationship with the service department.... I just find it hard to believe that a dealership or manufacturer can legally void a warranty because of aftermarket programmers.. if that were the case, then thousands of people would not be buying these items and they would not exist.....

 

You might consider that some people LIE to the dealer about them and/or research to see if the programmer leaves a footprint so they can un-install the program before taking it to the dealer for service or warranty work. You can fight with a dealer about your warranty claims but in the end it's kinda like getting into a pissing match with a skunk. By the time you hire an attorney and start the fight, they can drag it out so long that your truck will be an antique before it's settled.
Jay

 

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How'd that Diablo do against that "big brother" Shelby?
(Just kidding) LOL
Jay