Dacia Sandero 1.6 E-tech 140 hp — Stage 1 file (+12 hp)

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Chip tuning for Dacia Sandero 1.6 E-tech 140 hp ECU

Dacia Sandero (2020 - III) 1.6 E-tech 140 hp — mass-market hybrid engine of the passenger segment of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance (через Renault) group (Румыния, 1966). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 140 to 152 hp (+12 hp, +9%) and torque from 280 to 296 Nm (+16 Nm).

Dacia is a mass-market budget brand of the Renault-Nissan alliance. The Logan, Sandero and Duster are Dacia's iconic mass-market models. Dacia is a Romanian carmaker, founded in 1966 and owned by Renault since 1999. The Dacia Jogger Hybrid is a hybrid estate built on Renault's E-Tech technology. The Dacia Spring is a mass-market budget EV on the Renault platform.

Within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, ECUs are standardised, so Dacia files often work on Renault. The Dacia community in Eastern Europe and the CIS enjoys a large library of ready-made Stage files. Mid-range Dacias are a high-volume chip tuning subject in Eastern Europe.

Frequently asked questions

What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Dacia Sandero 1.6 E-tech 140 hp?

Stage 1 chip tuning on the Dacia Sandero 1.6 E-tech 140 hp boosts engine output by 12 hp: from 140 to 152 hp. Torque rises from 280 to 296 Nm (+16 Nm).

What changes in the Dacia Sandero ECU after Stage 1?

Stage 1 chip tuning of the Dacia Sandero is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +12 hp with no hardware changes.

Can you do Stage 1 on the Dacia Sandero 1.6 E-tech 140 hp?

Yes, Stage 1 for the Dacia Sandero 1.6 E-tech 140 hp stays within the factory limits for boost pressure, knock and temperature. On a healthy engine with a serviced turbo and injectors there is no risk.

How much does Stage 2 add on the Dacia Sandero?

Stage 2 for the Dacia Sandero 1.6 E-tech 140 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.

What happens to the Dacia Sandero warranty after chip tuning?

The factory warranty of the Dacia Sandero does not remain valid after Stage 1 — the manufacturer withdraws its obligations once the ECU software is changed. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on its work and support.

How long does remapping the Dacia Sandero take?

On the Dacia Sandero 1.6 E-tech 140 hp: OBD flash 25-30 minutes, Bench (if required) about an hour. The file processing itself takes 5-30 minutes once the original bin is received.

Is the original file kept when chip tuning the Dacia Sandero?

Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Dacia Sandero 1.6 E-tech 140 hp is kept and can be flashed back at any time. Returning to stock via OBD takes 25-30 minutes.

What is the price of a Stage 1 remap for the Dacia Sandero?

Stage 1 for the Dacia Sandero 1.6 E-tech 140 hp is paid for with CHIPOK credits (1 cr = 1 €). The final amount is set in the calculator, taking the extra options (off functions) into account.

Last updated: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno