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Will tuning my Nissan Z void the warranty?

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Tuning your Nissan Z might affect the warranty, but it depends on several factors. In my experience, warranty coverage in these circumstances can vary greatly from one Nissan dealership to another.

Generally speaking, even if you tune your Nissan, the dealership needs to prove that your modifications caused the specific issue you’re bringing the car in for before they can refuse service or void the warranty. However, your experience could differ based on how your local Nissan dealership handles these situations.

From what I’ve seen, most dealerships focus more on hardware changes than software modifications like an ECU remap. You can also sidestep the issue entirely by reverting your ECU map back to stock before you take the car in for service. This is something Nissan Z tuning professionals can help you with.

If you’re planning on significant hardware changes, however, I suggest talking with your local service advisor to understand their specific stance. Keep in mind that if there’s a dispute later, even if you end up being able to keep your warranty, you may still have to wait weeks to get service until the dispute is properly resolved. If that’s something you’d like to avoid, then communication is key.

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