Definition: Depending on the brand, year and type of computer in your truck, a plug-in programmer or replacement chip can change the vehicle’s computer settings to help improve fuel mileage and/or performance.
Also Known As: Computer Chips
Computer Programmers
By Dale Wickell, About.com
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