We just bought our truck two weeks ago, and hubby is overseas so he isnt "learning" all this new stuff with me. I had no idea about this, I thought it was shifting funny and you just explained everything!!! I'd rather it be in 1 freaking mode instead of switching back and forth!!! I may get this for a smoother ride!!! Ty!!!
@@Mistah_J_786 That's the one I bought. 1 thing to remember is if you plan to leave your truck longer than 3 days you will want to unplug this device as it will run your battery down.
Saw your first video on this and bought it. Helped with my oil consumption and made my truck drive alot better. Great product and have had one on my truck for almost a year as well.
I added a cold air intake with a range v4 disabler and DAMN!!! Feels like I'm driving a whole new truck!! Its super responsive now and just goes when I tap the pedal!
I just put this device on my 2009 Silverado 1500 with a 2" level kit and 32" tires. The V4 mode was driving me crazy. Horrible throttle response, shuddering, and all the "issues" that came along with that mode. After just a few miles of driving with the range plugged in, the gas mileage has already improved and has not left V8 mode. Best purchase I've ever made that wasn't for cosmetics. Next purchase is pipes!
I have an 07 Silverado, stock, and I've used the "Range" for about 5 yrs. now. The shifting back and forth was crazy before it was disabled and I really don't see a difference in the mileage. Some tanks, depending what I do, gets better mileage in V8 mode. This was a stupid idea GM came up with and the way the mechanism works on shutting down 4 cylinders is part of the reason for the earlier ones to consume oil. GM said it was normal but now they admit that it isn't and they will fix it provided you haven't gone over 100,000 miles or 5 yrs. In other words for an 07 I would have to pay for the fix myself. So, yes , on the older ones you are better off keeping it in V8 mode. The newer ones such as the 2018 you have here, they did improve the fuel management but you are still better off in V8 mode. The same one I use in the 07 also worked in my sons, 2016 Gm Silverado. Hope this info helps.
I just bought an 09 sierra in brand new condition. I was talking to my co-worker about this because he has a similar year model chevy, and he just gave me his old one he doesn't use anymore! Saved me so much money, and it drives great.
I've got a 2017 Silverado LT stock. I've actually gained 3mpg using the chip. It's fully stock with no lift. I had no previous problems but wanted to try it and heard it will gain better mpg. It has and has ran better since. 3 months in by the way. I do let it run without the chip for about a day or two every month. No problems yet.
I have had the range on my 2017 for 5 months now and I haven’t had any issues. My truck is smoother and it has better acceleration, the range woke up my motor. I highly recommend it!!!
Has one of these on my 2009 Silverado for 6 years now and it still works perfectly. Never an issue. Jist have to take it off a day ahead of getting my truck inspected since they do emissions where I live.
I was looking at the range, but ended up going with a edge monitor that includes the AFM disabler, along with everything else you could possibly need. Tunes, code reader, speed calibrator, speed governor delete, performance test etc and just a tool to monitor the truck. its been a 10/10 purchase in my opinion. As always, great video man!
I didn't go that rout because i can't stand stuff being in my view over the dash lol as well as i don't plan to tune the truck until warranty is up. The edge definitely has a lot of cool monitoring features though.
I bought the Range also and after a few other mods I learned I want to just get a programmer as well. The REAL deal maker was when I found the governor at 90 mph 😠
Have had the range for almost a year on my 2018 GMC and I can assure you that gas mileage is improved with it installed. 14-16 mpg without and 18-21 with. Mine is completely stock so i think it’s a good platform for test results.
@Cana Gummy since I’ve had this truck the only other thing I have done is added larger all terrain tires so my mileage dropped a little but not much. Waiting to pay it off before adding a lift and not caring about mileage anymore. For now it’s still a secondary ride.
I'm driving the 2019 5.3, and I live in South Louisiana. I find traveling I10 East or West, from Lafayette, LA to Mobile, AL, the V4 mode helps tremendously when the truck is lightload(empty) and the cruise control is set. In those perfect conditions, flat roads, no incline, no load and steady consistent speed is when the V4 mode helps tremendously(+ few miles to the gallon)... And the truck was completely stock when that traveling was taking place.. Outside of those perfect conditions, I feel the truck does better as a fulltime V8. Now that I've added the K&N Cold Air Intake, Catback Dual(Borla Atak) Exhaust system, 3.5" lift with 22" wheels wrapped with 35" tires, I don't get the couple extra miles to the gallon extra when I do happen to travel the flat interstate once in a while but overall, I find my fuel mileage stays on the better side of the average in constant V8 mode with the bigger tires and wheels vs the V4/V8 mode when the truck was stock.
i bought it for my 2011 silverado 1500 and i really like it. the truck runs better but i do not feel a difference on throttle response or that the transmission shifts differently, some people wrote that on other youtube videos. my mpg has not changed after now 200 miles. before 15,4 mpg, now 15.5 mpg. and i had no check engine lights or other problems with it. my range version is 8.6.
I have a 16 Silverado and have never taken off my range disabler since I got it. So far no issues in my truck. I’ve never even had a check engine light or anything.
I’m a GM tech, thinking of getting the module for aftermarket exhaust and being shift busy. If someones only reason on getting one is because of lifters I wouldn’t worry to much about it. Older ones perhaps but 14-19 no. We work 90% on trucks living in the country and have only seen a handful of bad cams and lifters. If you want something to be concerned about it’s injectors - a lot more common than lifters on the 14-19s And we don’t care if you have the module warranty wise. But wouldn’t hurt to remove it just in case your dealer has different opinions.
A Fairn 13-13 I bought one for my 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and I'm glad that I did, due to reviews of collapse lifters and cam. I also have an custom exhaust on my truck. I run 5 quarts of 5w30 Mobil 1 full synthetic oil and one Lucas pure synthetic oil stabilizer and a pf78e actually Delco oil filter. I have noticed on a cold morning after the truck sits 3 days in my yard, the truck at start would hesitate start and then would sputter for 2 seconds and then it would idle fine. I called Lucas and asked them about there new product Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer for low Viscosity engines and oil. I told them what I had and was experiencing with the Lucas Pure synthetic oil stabilizer and they told me that they had done test on the Pure synthetic oil stabilizer and they had experience the same issue with the engines with AFM and VVT and the gentleman that I talked to suggested to on my next oil change to change to the low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer and I should have NO issues. I'm going to take his word, cause they know there product and he told me in there testing with the pure synthetic oil stabilizer that there engine in testing was doing the same. So with all that said, and you being a GM tech, do you agree with what I said? I'm using Lucas in my engine for preventive maintenance! Thanks
Egerton Ridout for sure, good call on the 2010. They seemed to get most of the bugs worked out on the 14+. Still see the odd one but will always get a few. There is also a GM bulletin I believe to replace the valve cover /Pcv to help with burning engine oil. And as far as using the Lucas go for it. It’s a hell of a lot better than the bulk oil most dealers use.
A Fairn 13-13 far as the Lucas, do you agree with the representative that I talked to about using the Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer over the Lucas Pure synthetic oil stabilizer? I believe that the Lucas Pure synthetic oil stabilizer makes the oil a little thicker at cold start up than the Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer does? I also talked to an Lucas Viscosity Expeert and he suggested me to use the Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer in the Winter months and Lucas Pure synthetic oil stabilizer in the summer months! To me, I'm just gonna use the Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer all year long. What's your opinion? Thanks for your feedback back!
Egerton Ridout in all honesty, it seems like you’ve done more research on this than I have. If you feel confident in the product ( I have never seen an issue with any Lucas product ) then go for it. As long as it meets the specs then giver.
A Fairn 13-13 one more question, then I won't bother you anymore, with me already using the Lucas Pure synthetic oil stabilizer in my truck now, and I decide to change my trucks oil and use the new Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer, do you think that I would start to use or burn any oil by switching, cause the stabilizer is thinner between the 2? Thank you sir
I bought and have used the Range AFM Disabler before I learned that I can set my transmission to M5 and never have to worry about V4 mode activating at all. I use manual mode especially around town. If I'm in a 35 mph residential are before I take off I drop it to Low use the + button to change from 1st to 3rd. Then, the truck never shifts higher than 3rd gear and will never go into V4 mode. On 45 mph roads I use M4 so it never shifts higher than 4th gear and will never go into V4 mode. The great thing about going manual is that when you come out of a 35 mph and are going into a 55 mph and ease down on the throttle there's no hesitation. No lag due to computer communicating with the transmission to determine what gear you should be in because you're already in it. 3rd! It instantly powers right up and takes right off. You will of course have to + into 4th to get it to shift up. It won't do it itself. Going manual is a great way to hold your gears longer. Drive mode is computer controlled and its configured for economy. Not performance. I have a 355 HP V8. I want performance. I paid for performance. If I was worried about fuel economy I would have bought a Prius or some other tree-hugger POS. Then of course there's the joy of manually downshifting. Once you've figured out your truck and know when it's ok to downshift manually by pressing the - button. The computer actually rev-matches for you just like you'd do in a '60's or 70's muscle car with higher HP and a Muncie 4 speed. With a good after market exhaust that rev-matched downshift sounds pretty damn cool just like a classic muscle car and because it rev-matches the RPM's you won't tear shit up. Just learn your truck before you go playing with manual downshifting. I use use the Range when I plan on doing some highway miles. With the Range, my truck can shift up to 6th, it's highest gear without suddenly going in and out of V4 mode. V8 all the time! The only way to go. P.S for those of you concerned about the Range voiding your warranty.. I use the range. I just had to take my truck into Chevy. Unplugged the Range when I got there. They ran a full diagnostics. The only thing they found was a firmware update for my transmission. That's it.
@@cameronjones3155 i am 100% RIGHT with Todd Mcmahon, I use Manual ALL THE TIME, AND I LOVE THAT, I will do this until a real afm delete + cam + tune by a tuner,and when i will have all this ,i will probably continu to drive in manual mode lolll.. i love the manual mode just because if you put it in Drive mode, the transmission will drive and choose the economy because of the 6th gear..i nociced in Manual mode ,the shifting is better, the truck stay on V8 all the time at M5,and you can play and have the POWER you want in town choosing the gear you want to stay at ...it's fun for people who love manual car like me
Man, I just got a 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT 5.3 L 4wd w/remote start . I’ve had it for a month now. It’s stock and didn’t realize that it had this V4 mode. I noticed that my truck downshifts a lot. I agree totally with what you have said. I think it works to hard shifting down to V4 mode. I think I may look into the product that you bought. Great Video man. I thought the truck had some kind transmission problem. Then I saw on my gauges V4 mode. I like your truck. Especially the Z71 trim. I have always liked the Chevy Silverado 1500 LT. I thought they looked a lot better than the other brands of trucks. But, I couldn’t afford to buy a brand new Silverado for around 50K. I have always had Toyato and Nissan’s trucks. This is my 1st American full size truck and I love it. Got my recall brake pedal done this week and it seem my brakes are a little bit smoother when pushing down on the pedal. It took about 30 minutes to install at dealership. Not a big deal and it’s was free. Well that’s enough for me. Keep making vids and I will keep watching.
Im not trying to advertise or anything but I went with a blackbear performance tune and 4:10 gears. I have over 40k miles with my setup and it is amazing! I can't say enough about the tune! Just driving the truck accelerates easier, and no check engine lights.
I've been driving with mine on my 2011 Tahoe for a month and a half and I love it!! I was starting to get a lifter tick, so i Seafoamed my engine and ran it for a few days while it was in V8 all the time. It stopped the tick and my engine is purring like a kitten!!
Did you add it to the oil? I have the same truck and sometimes hear a slight tick. The dealer already did a flush on it when they replaced the oil pump, but it still worries me. I have 182k miles, and started using the Range device about 5 months ago.
@@Maxxarcade , quick tip: change your oil and filter one more time with 5w20. This will make sure any left over junk from the oil flush gets picked up. Then switch over to a oil no thicker than 10w30 with a quality filter. Conventional oil will do.
Hey man, I got a range after I saw your video on it before. I have the same truck as you all stock and I got it with 5min on it. Put 250mi on it before I got the range I’m at 1300mi now and I averaged 15.1mpg stock, 15.4mpg on the range. As far as the issues with it I haven’t had any but mine is the newest firmware as I got it about 2 months ago. Thanks for the vids man.
I leave mine in all the time, but I do run v4 mode once every two months. And I do pool construction and I live in a hilly farm town area in UPSTATE ny not Greene county. Up by Canada
had mine on for few months running 33s.....mpg is lower but Im sure the heavier 10ply tires are a factor more than the Range device. zero issues thus far, and I leave it plugged in
Next time you are at the gas pump, add one to two ounces of TC-W3 Outboard 2-Cycle Engine Oil (ashless) per every five gallons of gasoline to your gas tank, then drive it around on cruise control when possible at 44 miles per hour (you must first bring the speed to around 48 mph to get it into a higher gear then let the speed fall back to 43-45 mph) and you will be able to enjoy 35 - 40 mpg fuel economy consistently if traffic is flowing (not bumper to bumper). When at the gas pump, first add the 2-cycle oil to the gas tank, then fill the gas tank with regular gas, that way the gasoline will mix with the oil as it falls into the gas tank (do not fill with gas and then add the oil). I also purchased my AFM Range Disabler about 2 years ago, and all is well, the truck runs on all 8 cylinders, except when the engine is off :) I do my oil changes every 5000 miles, it makes me feel better. I have added strong magnets (2) to the outside of the motor oil filter also, which can be removed and placed on the new filter on every oil change, to retain inside the filter as many metal fillings as possible instead of having them flowing inside the engine.
I just lost the motor on my 2012 Sierra. I spoke with 5 mechanics and it was unanimous that it was a lifter issue caused by the AFM and they've seen hundreds of cases of it. I just bought a 16' Silverado and will be putting one of these in it.
Lifters went out on buddies 2019 1500 5.3 Chevy.. Cost him 7,600 to fix it, it had around 70,000 on it. I decided to uy the Range but I really haven't driving it much since I installed it. 2019 Chevy 1500
I just bought myself a lifted 2018 with the 5.3. And I've noticed the lag it has when barely on the gas. I had looked into tuners with the active fuel management delete. Also wanted to do a S&B cold air. And headers to see how that helps the power
I've had my range device for about 6 months on my 2017. I've never taken it off and have never seen a check engine light. I couldn't handle the things that came with V4 mode especially with an aftermarket exhaust and all of the transmission 'slip' feel. Also prior to the module when I would slam on the gas and it would hesitate real hard before going. That no longer happens either.
Your idea of deactivating the Range every so often so that the 4 cy are active is Right On, that my friend is common since which is lacking in our Country right now! Exspecially when your truck had that mishap that freaked u out. I would do the same!
If you’re in Metro Atlanta area, for same price or less than the cost of a Range module.. get a base tune. ✅More power ✅Raised speed governor ✅Quicker trans shifts ✅Less pedal lag for DBW ✅Disable V4 mode on AFM engines highly recommended with no loss in mpg. ✅Adjust for bigger tires & or gear change GM 99 to 2015 with 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 & 6.2 great value for $150. Newer Years DM your year and model for pricing. This is performed by recalibration of the drivetrain computer(s). Completed usually within 20 minutes.
I had a 2008 and ran AFM for 75000mi. It started using oil to the tune of about a quart every 1000 miles or so depending on how much highway time was on it. I then disabled it and drove it to 235k miles in V8 only. Rarely lost much more oil after that and switching to Schaeffer oil. Sold it and bought a 2016 AT4 Sierra with 26k on the clock...you bet I'll be deleting that ridiculous gimmick. Oh...and so far as MPG? Yeah...I GAINED MPG after disabling that whole mess.
I have a 2011 camaro ss L99 I just brought this range technology I was so happy & excited to feel the new vibes of this product when I plugged in and test drive around city & high way I would like to say this product it’s ok it’s feel like it works sometimes but most at the time when I hits on gas while in D mode it’s feel slower than I thought or probably because I had a full tank but still I’m supposed to feel that power v8 but the only time I guarantee the power when put in M mode other than that I don’t think it’s work full power all the time or maybe that how’s work I’m still feel like that AFM still kicks in. When I floored while in D mode it’s barely move then go 😢 or probably because I had full gas that day I don’t use to run it in full gas
The v4 mode will kill your engine, the 5.3 my buddy has just lost oil pressure from piston wear. Had 60000 miles now had to replace the pistons,valves, cam,oil pump. He is a gm mechanic and he said even the new ones gave the same problems. Nothing has changed. If you have one of these and plan to keep it the v4 has to be removed or sooner or later the engine will be damaged. The kit he used was to remove v4 permanently, no need for anything else. You can also start in high gear that will turn it off.
@@trevorcarroll5372 that is a common issue. My buddy bought a complete kit to remove that v4...all the valves, cam,piston,oil pump is there plus gaskets and bolts. Worth it for you vs. replace engine because even if you find one there is no way to know the damage until you fire it up and even then how long before it goes.
I just bought a 2013 GM I did not understand very much about how it worked I bought it used the engine was super clean no leaks turns on right away I like the truck a lot the only thing I noticed from the get go that it was saving me a lot of gas I was kind of wondering whether the gas gauge was working but I will definitely check into that gadget it runs pretty smooth even when it goes into four Cylinders
I've had mine in for a little over a year. No issues other than my mileage dropping from 20mpg to 16.5mpg. I did unplug it a few days ago just to see if I could get the milage back up and it threw a check engine light. As soon as I plugged it back in it cleared. I unplugged it again and the message board read engine to hot but my temp gage was all the way over to cold. I plugged it back in and again it immediately cleared and went to normal temp on the gauge. Without it its done something to the computer. I won't take it out again. I can't afford to lose a second moter to lifter failure.
I bet the newer one work tons better. I didn’t even know the rams had a cylinder deactivation mode when I drove it I had z e r o idea it was even doing it. That being said idc there’s no way it’s more reliable than just a regular old v8
have had mine 6 months and no issues at all. got it because i have an aftermarket exhaust and didnt want to hear it going back and forth between v4 and v8
@@chrisbrannigan8652 www.rangetechnology.com/products/afm-dfm_disabler/parts/RA003G Yes, it's made for 5.3. Be sure to pick correct year and model of your truck. It disables the AFM and that's all. Supposed to leave no trace in truck computer if unplugged.
After only a few month's of Owning my 2013 Silverado and Suffering with the constant upshifting then downshifting I had a Specialist Reprogram OUT the V4 cycle totally and reprogram it for More performance ... What a difference! I now have 135,00 miles on my truck with No issues. No Oil consumption or any other Issues. I Average 17.9 MPG in very Bad LA. traffic. I highly recommend removing, Deleting what-ever to rid yourself of the V4 mode a very Bad Idea.
Yes but how fast can you drive in 5th gear? Highway speed? If so wouldn't that warm up the tranny fluid a bit more and maybe a little harder on the tranny, which they are suspect for also? Thanks
Shutting AFM off will hurt nothing in your engine. The computer shuts off 4 injectors to enable V4. All the range does is keep that from happening. So there's no reason to pull it out for aciuole days. I'm with you tho I hate having the V4 option so I will be buying the range to disable it. Thanks for the video.
One thing that no one is considering is the amount of higher mileage engines with this technology that come into the shop with lifter problems would blow your mind. These have a tendency to literally get “stuck” as the engine ages. 5K one guy spent before anyone realized what was causing the new parts to go bad again. Well worth the $200
V4 mode is a joke. If it save any fuel at all it is a tiny amount. The weight of the truck is the same. The rotational mass of the engine and drivetrain are the same. Even though 4 cylinders aren't firing the 4 that are have to fire with enough energy to rotate the 4 that are off.
Your kind of missing it by then your torque converter is locked up. Doing so the drive train spinning helps with the rotation of the added four cylinders not firing. Also it’s hard to stop even 4pistons in fire. Granted there is a turbo on the four cylinder but new Silverados come with four cylinders. I have a 2014 4x4 with a little 2.5” lift and 32.5’s ko2’s and it goes into v4 and holds like it did with the stock 30” tires. Also if I need to slam on the gas I press down lightly to give the lifters a chance to open up instead of putting the load on the engine at that time. Every no and then I hear light lifter tap but not enough for me to stress. I experienced the same noise on my 4.8L. If that Becomes and issue gm claims 200k on their timing chains. If the ending makes it that far I’ll put in a standard lifters while changing the timing chain.
Agree. V4 mode is a joke, and degrades the engine health over time. Uneven wear. No appreciable mpg increase, I actually gained 1mpg by plugging in the Range device.
I've had no issues with my RANGE on my 2018 Silverado 1500 and I simply would not have kept the truck without it. Quite possibly yours needed a firmware update but you also had to ship it back to RANGE to get this done which is a bit of a pain.
Nice truck. Like your taste in the mixture of black on the white body. Working on basically same scheme on my 08. Oh and disabling the afm on my 08 made it so much better. I bought it used and thought the transmission was crap. Found out about that and presto. BUT, i didnt use a disabler. I just got a programmer with that function also. For the price, you may as well get a programmer
i have a 2016 silverado z71, i only used the remote start once to see how it worked, i don't use it, it isn't a big deal to open the door, lean in, insert key and start my truck, or start it once i'm behind the wheel, i just ordered a range technology module yesterday, it's 7:35 am on friday, the 13th, hopefully by next tuesday i'll have it, i'm in florida, it's coming from colorado
lmfscrew I believe some of the programmers / tuners have a ghost feature or something like that and won’t be detected. Some programmers will leave a trace
If you put your truck in manual 5 it’ll go through the gears normal and never flip to v4 mode. Only time you have to flip to D or manual 6 is when you reach speeds over 55ish. Instead of spending $200 on something that really doesn’t matter until you’re on a highway or freeway. If v4 mode bugs you going 55 or over then so be it spend the money but if I’m on the freeway the v4 doesn’t bug me, only while I’m in town.
If someone can't afford it then of course the m5 is a good option. But you will be using more gas and i promise this 200 module is worth every penny. It not only allows you to just drive the truck without having to go m5 every time you drive it simply makes the truck drive better. 99% of people that buy this thing say the same thing.
I had a pedal commander for almost a year with no problems until one day it went into limp mode out of nowhere and as I was pulling onto a busy road and I almost caused an accident. I went and got it checked out and the reader said it was TPS (throttle position sensor). I kept the pedal commander on for a few more months until it happened almost 4 times in one week. So I disconnected it and I haven’t had a problem since.
I had to bring our Silverado in for an airbag recall and I asked the service manager about this and he told me that if you do this you need to change the lifters. Either it’s BS to try and take my money or it’s true.
I got the range chip for mine and mine lifted 2.5 with 33x12.5 20 and it really helped it out a lot. At first I thought my trans was going out but it was just dropping into v4 mode put that in and it don’t do it no more.
I’ve bought one after watching your video an man my 08 Chevy runs a lot better and shifts better also. My garage guy said that V4 could file your spark plugs with it shutting down the other 4 cylinders. An could also clog up my cats. From the Unburned fuel going thru the cats. So he is glad I found something to disable it.
Noticed that you mentioned that your truck went into limp mode using the Range Disabler? I think that I have noticed that also with mine, maybe if we are talking about the same thing. My truck happens when I let it sit for a couple of days and I get ready to cold start up it would start and then sputter for about 10 to 15 seconds and then clear up and then run smooth at idle, like it was starving for gas or a dead cylinder or bad spark plugs! What do you think or what I described about my truck doing, is that what you had done to your truck? I'm not sure if my issue is do to my range Disabler. I have had my Disabler plugged in for a year, where I live, my state has emissions, so I took my truck to get it's year emissions and the guy hooked up his scanner and it didn't pass. I drove the truck up the road to clear the computer and man, I hate the v4 mode with custom exhaust. It is so choppy, but luckily I drove the truck 5 miles up the road and came back to the shop and the shop hooked up the scanner again, and Lord behold, all of the emissions tables has passed. So my advice using the Disabler, and your state has emissions, you need to drive the your truck a couple of miles to have your computer to reset. On Range Technology website, they do recommend to do what I did before emissions, so they do know there product!
Dude sick truck, I have a Silverado with a six inch lift, 20 inch by 12.5 rims with 35s. Love my truck. Want to go bigger with the rims maybe 22s or 4s. Just ordered this delete my buddy dropped a motor in his truck and seems the constant 4 to 8 is what caused it.
Where i noticed my afm at its worst was coming to a stop. The last couple seconds before it would come to a complete stop, it would vibrate and shutter like crazy. I thought transmission, i thought brakes, tires, the road, everything. Every single stop. And what's happening is when you are stopping its in V4 mode, but it needs to switch to v8 mode to accelerate. So its switching back to V8 right before complete stop. So basically half the motor is cranking up right when you stop, hence all the noise and vibration. Did the same thing most times when doing a rolling stop and accelerating, like turning at an intersection.
Why don't you have an OB2 scanner to see what the check engine light codes were? If you really are worried about this device hurting your truck, that would be a very cheap and easy way to see what the problem is. It would also make the video much better.
Had a 16 Sierra and my lifters failed at 80k miles. Wasn't using a range....This was with AFM Now I have a 19 Silverado and recently found out it doesn't have the AFM. It has the DFM. A much more complex system from what I read. Not sure if this is true or not. If it is true, then the chances of my lifters failing again have increased due to more moving parts. I got the range and am hoping to avoid the issues I had with my Sierra but time will tell I suppose
My 13 has a lifter noise cause the oil flow is not constant, I much prefer the older model V8. This going in and out V8 to V4 puts more wear and tear on the drive train my next truck won't be a GM. I like my 01 but it's so rusty. I'm mostly hanging on to it for parts.
My truck is completely stock (for now) but I hate the AFM because I live in northeast Ohio with lots of hills and valleys, I was thinking there was a problem with my transmission because it would lag and the rpms dance between 1500 and 2000, definitely gonna but this range
Don't waste the money on this device, just put the gear into the M mode and change to M5 or M7. This will keep the v8 stay on all the time, I did this after I got the after market muffler installed.
I just got an 07 Tahoe (4" lift, LT285/55R20BFGs) so I have almost zero experience with AFM but in support of it, here's my results: I asked previous owner how many kms to empty after filling and he said 550, while I got 408 kms (Costco toptier gas) on my first tank with almost no highway driving. Filled again with small co. gas and almost same kms to empty (414 km). What I did notice after a 100 km highway trip is that my distance to empty was still at 414 km. While I believe the Fuel Range meter can fluctuate, I reset the trip meter at fill-up on the second tank of fuel to get a rigid number when I get to empty Outside of the mechanical failure that can occur, I think that many of you guys are biased towards it because you love V8 floorage lol
Have had this on my truck for a year now. Gas mileage has increased for me and i'm leveled as well. I haven't had any check engine lights come on. Not having it on has made my truck ride smoother and not feel like its dogging out in a lower gear. Why would i buy a v8 truck that always runs in v4....
Really want to buy this cause of the original video and all the good reviews on here but reviews on Amazon say not to buy it because it destroyed their transmission etc idk what to do 😬
Put Bilstein 5100 highest setting on fronts with 33's and it's been shifting from v4 to v8 way more than when it was stock. So annoying. traffic was crawling at 30ish MPH yesterday and it was hell how much it was shuddering. Hopefully this module will fix it
I don’t know half as much about my truck as this guy does, but if it tricks the truck into thinking it has a load isn’t that bad for the transmission which I hear for these models are under serious heat with the exhaust being right up on it?
You have to run oil catch cans on these new truck I have the worst years for v4 mode and that's the 2007.5-2013 but I disabled afm and have a catch can have about 80,000 miles on my truck running perfect
Put a catch can and clean side separator on my 17 High Country 6.2L from new you wouldnt believe the shit that it catches. Have no issues with V4 or V8 mode leaving it the way it is.
@@anthonymacneil2279 What exactly is a catch can? Curious, I have a 14 Silverado and thinking about doing an AFM delete to prevent any issues down the road.
We just bought our truck two weeks ago, and hubby is overseas so he isnt "learning" all this new stuff with me. I had no idea about this, I thought it was shifting funny and you just explained everything!!! I'd rather it be in 1 freaking mode instead of switching back and forth!!! I may get this for a smoother ride!!! Ty!!!
I've been using my Range AFM Disabler for a year and everything has been great. No problems.
Where did you purchase yours from?
@@Mistah_J_786 Amazon
@@aronaauxier501 total cost? I found one for $198.95.
@@Mistah_J_786 That's the one I bought. 1 thing to remember is if you plan to leave your truck longer than 3 days you will want to unplug this device as it will run your battery down.
@@aronaauxier501 I just ordered mine. Thanks for the info.
Saw your first video on this and bought it. Helped with my oil consumption and made my truck drive alot better. Great product and have had one on my truck for almost a year as well.
Yea pretty crazy how much differently it drives!
Have you experienced any problems yourself?
I haven’t experienced any problems
Does it void any warranties
Will it work on 5.3 silverado lt 2016 model?
I added a cold air intake with a range v4 disabler and DAMN!!! Feels like I'm driving a whole new truck!! Its super responsive now and just goes when I tap the pedal!
LoCcdOutSS which cold air intake
LoCcdOutSS drop a link
@@MrVegaslive I didn't know this was a thing...and it's one of the gripes I have but had trouble explaining it. You're a fucking legend.
Nice... I got the S&B on my 2014 Silverado. Which CAI did you get?
Cold air intake... i highly doubt it truly made any difference except in ur head
I just put this device on my 2009 Silverado 1500 with a 2" level kit and 32" tires. The V4 mode was driving me crazy. Horrible throttle response, shuddering, and all the "issues" that came along with that mode. After just a few miles of driving with the range plugged in, the gas mileage has already improved and has not left V8 mode. Best purchase I've ever made that wasn't for cosmetics. Next purchase is pipes!
Do you have an update? Any issues
I have an 07 Silverado, stock, and I've used the "Range" for about 5 yrs. now. The shifting back and forth was crazy before it was disabled and I really don't see a difference in the mileage. Some tanks, depending what I do, gets better mileage in V8 mode. This was a stupid idea GM came up with and the way the mechanism works on shutting down 4 cylinders is part of the reason for the earlier ones to consume oil. GM said it was normal but now they admit that it isn't and they will fix it provided you haven't gone over 100,000 miles or 5 yrs. In other words for an 07 I would have to pay for the fix myself. So, yes , on the older ones you are better off keeping it in V8 mode. The newer ones such as the 2018 you have here, they did improve the fuel management but you are still better off in V8 mode. The same one I use in the 07 also worked in my sons, 2016 Gm Silverado. Hope this info helps.
I just bought an 09 sierra in brand new condition. I was talking to my co-worker about this because he has a similar year model chevy, and he just gave me his old one he doesn't use anymore! Saved me so much money, and it drives great.
Had mine on for almost a year, never take it off. Like the Blue night light to. It is great! V8 all the time and no worries on valve damage.
I've got a 2017 Silverado LT stock. I've actually gained 3mpg using the chip. It's fully stock with no lift. I had no previous problems but wanted to try it and heard it will gain better mpg. It has and has ran better since. 3 months in by the way. I do let it run without the chip for about a day or two every month. No problems yet.
I bought a 2017 2500 6.0. None of this bs is on my truck and I’m glad.
@@RaulMarquez-mj5hu I don't think his truck has the AFM
I have had the range on my 2017 for 5 months now and I haven’t had any issues. My truck is smoother and it has better acceleration, the range woke up my motor. I highly recommend it!!!
Brandon Scott where’d you buy it from if I may ?
brandon flores go on rangetechnology.com and order it only from them, don’t order it off of amazon or anywhere else.
Will do thank you !!!!
Brandon Scott have ppl who ordered from amazon had issues?
RBESlickP that’s what I’ve heard, order it off the range site just to be safe!
Has one of these on my 2009 Silverado for 6 years now and it still works perfectly. Never an issue. Jist have to take it off a day ahead of getting my truck inspected since they do emissions where I live.
I was looking at the range, but ended up going with a edge monitor that includes the AFM disabler, along with everything else you could possibly need. Tunes, code reader, speed calibrator, speed governor delete, performance test etc and just a tool to monitor the truck. its been a 10/10 purchase in my opinion. As always, great video man!
What brand did you go with?
I didn't go that rout because i can't stand stuff being in my view over the dash lol as well as i don't plan to tune the truck until warranty is up. The edge definitely has a lot of cool monitoring features though.
@@zanelewis1370 Edge Evolution CTS2 Gas
I bought the Range also and after a few other mods I learned I want to just get a programmer as well. The REAL deal maker was when I found the governor at 90 mph 😠
@@UNEVAKNO22 My governor is set to 140 haha
Have had the range for almost a year on my 2018 GMC and I can assure you that gas mileage is improved with it installed. 14-16 mpg without and 18-21 with. Mine is completely stock so i think it’s a good platform for test results.
Hey man what's your city to highway driving %
Dawson Edge it’s a second vehicle for me so the majority of use is Hwy and some small town driving.
Thank you sir
@Cana Gummy since I’ve had this truck the only other thing I have done is added larger all terrain tires so my mileage dropped a little but not much. Waiting to pay it off before adding a lift and not caring about mileage anymore. For now it’s still a secondary ride.
I'm driving the 2019 5.3, and I live in South Louisiana. I find traveling I10 East or West, from Lafayette, LA to Mobile, AL, the V4 mode helps tremendously when the truck is lightload(empty) and the cruise control is set. In those perfect conditions, flat roads, no incline, no load and steady consistent speed is when the V4 mode helps tremendously(+ few miles to the gallon)... And the truck was completely stock when that traveling was taking place.. Outside of those perfect conditions, I feel the truck does better as a fulltime V8. Now that I've added the K&N Cold Air Intake, Catback Dual(Borla Atak) Exhaust system, 3.5" lift with 22" wheels wrapped with 35" tires, I don't get the couple extra miles to the gallon extra when I do happen to travel the flat interstate once in a while but overall, I find my fuel mileage stays on the better side of the average in constant V8 mode with the bigger tires and wheels vs the V4/V8 mode when the truck was stock.
i bought it for my 2011 silverado 1500 and i really like it. the truck runs better but i do not feel a difference on throttle response or that the transmission shifts differently, some people wrote that on other youtube videos. my mpg has not changed after now 200 miles. before 15,4 mpg, now 15.5 mpg. and i had no check engine lights or other problems with it. my range version is 8.6.
I have a 16 Silverado and have never taken off my range disabler since I got it. So far no issues in my truck. I’ve never even had a check engine light or anything.
how long have you had it installed?
Jason Burkey about a year
It all makes sense now. With the alterations you have made its no wonder it was messing with your v4 mode. With a stock truck, mine works great.
I’m a GM tech, thinking of getting the module for aftermarket exhaust and being shift busy.
If someones only reason on getting one is because of lifters I wouldn’t worry to much about it. Older ones perhaps but 14-19 no.
We work 90% on trucks living in the country and have only seen a handful of bad cams and lifters. If you want something to be concerned about it’s injectors - a lot more common than lifters on the 14-19s
And we don’t care if you have the module warranty wise. But wouldn’t hurt to remove it just in case your dealer has different opinions.
A Fairn 13-13 I bought one for my 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and I'm glad that I did, due to reviews of collapse lifters and cam. I also have an custom exhaust on my truck. I run 5 quarts of 5w30 Mobil 1 full synthetic oil and one Lucas pure synthetic oil stabilizer and a pf78e actually Delco oil filter. I have noticed on a cold morning after the truck sits 3 days in my yard, the truck at start would hesitate start and then would sputter for 2 seconds and then it would idle fine. I called Lucas and asked them about there new product Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer for low Viscosity engines and oil. I told them what I had and was experiencing with the Lucas Pure synthetic oil stabilizer and they told me that they had done test on the Pure synthetic oil stabilizer and they had experience the same issue with the engines with AFM and VVT and the gentleman that I talked to suggested to on my next oil change to change to the low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer and I should have NO issues. I'm going to take his word, cause they know there product and he told me in there testing with the pure synthetic oil stabilizer that there engine in testing was doing the same. So with all that said, and you being a GM tech, do you agree with what I said? I'm using Lucas in my engine for preventive maintenance! Thanks
Egerton Ridout for sure, good call on the 2010. They seemed to get most of the bugs worked out on the 14+. Still see the odd one but will always get a few. There is also a GM bulletin I believe to replace the valve cover /Pcv to help with burning engine oil. And as far as using the Lucas go for it. It’s a hell of a lot better than the bulk oil most dealers use.
A Fairn 13-13 far as the Lucas, do you agree with the representative that I talked to about using the Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer over the Lucas Pure synthetic oil stabilizer? I believe that the Lucas Pure synthetic oil stabilizer makes the oil a little thicker at cold start up than the Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer does? I also talked to an Lucas Viscosity Expeert and he suggested me to use the Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer in the Winter months and Lucas Pure synthetic oil stabilizer in the summer months! To me, I'm just gonna use the Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer all year long. What's your opinion? Thanks for your feedback back!
Egerton Ridout in all honesty, it seems like you’ve done more research on this than I have. If you feel confident in the product ( I have never seen an issue with any Lucas product ) then go for it. As long as it meets the specs then giver.
A Fairn 13-13 one more question, then I won't bother you anymore, with me already using the Lucas Pure synthetic oil stabilizer in my truck now, and I decide to change my trucks oil and use the new Lucas Low Viscosity Oil Stabilizer, do you think that I would start to use or burn any oil by switching, cause the stabilizer is thinner between the 2? Thank you sir
I bought and have used the Range AFM Disabler before I learned that I can set my transmission to M5 and never have to worry about V4 mode activating at all. I use manual mode especially around town. If I'm in a 35 mph residential are before I take off I drop it to Low use the + button to change from 1st to 3rd. Then, the truck never shifts higher than 3rd gear and will never go into V4 mode. On 45 mph roads I use M4 so it never shifts higher than 4th gear and will never go into V4 mode.
The great thing about going manual is that when you come out of a 35 mph and are going into a 55 mph and ease down on the throttle there's no hesitation. No lag due to computer communicating with the transmission to determine what gear you should be in because you're already in it. 3rd! It instantly powers right up and takes right off. You will of course have to + into 4th to get it to shift up. It won't do it itself.
Going manual is a great way to hold your gears longer. Drive mode is computer controlled and its configured for economy. Not performance. I have a 355 HP V8. I want performance. I paid for performance. If I was worried about fuel economy I would have bought a Prius or some other tree-hugger POS.
Then of course there's the joy of manually downshifting. Once you've figured out your truck and know when it's ok to downshift manually by pressing the - button. The computer actually rev-matches for you just like you'd do in a '60's or 70's muscle car with higher HP and a Muncie 4 speed. With a good after market exhaust that rev-matched downshift sounds pretty damn cool just like a classic muscle car and because it rev-matches the RPM's you won't tear shit up. Just learn your truck before you go playing with manual downshifting.
I use use the Range when I plan on doing some highway miles. With the Range, my truck can shift up to 6th, it's highest gear without suddenly going in and out of V4 mode. V8 all the time! The only way to go.
P.S for those of you concerned about the Range voiding your warranty.. I use the range. I just had to take my truck into Chevy. Unplugged the Range when I got there. They ran a full diagnostics. The only thing they found was a firmware update for my transmission. That's it.
Sounds like a really frustrating way to drive your truck constantly messing with the +/- on the shifter 😅🤣
@@cameronjones3155 i am 100% RIGHT with Todd Mcmahon, I use Manual ALL THE TIME, AND I LOVE THAT, I will do this until a real afm delete + cam + tune by a tuner,and when i will have all this ,i will probably continu to drive in manual mode lolll.. i love the manual mode just because if you put it in Drive mode, the transmission will drive and choose the economy because of the 6th gear..i nociced in Manual mode ,the shifting is better, the truck stay on V8 all the time at M5,and you can play and have the POWER you want in town choosing the gear you want to stay at ...it's fun for people who love manual car like me
I’ve had one for six months,working great.Love this truck,
2014 GNC Sierra 5.3 slt 4x4 and wow what a different driving experience, no lagging and 3 more Mpg with 6 inch lift and 35’s 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Man, I just got a 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT 5.3 L 4wd w/remote start . I’ve had it for a month now. It’s stock and didn’t realize that it had this V4 mode. I noticed that my truck downshifts a lot. I agree totally with what you have said. I think it works to hard shifting down to V4 mode. I think I may look into the product that you bought. Great Video man. I thought the truck had some kind transmission problem. Then I saw on my gauges V4 mode. I like your truck. Especially the Z71 trim. I have always liked the Chevy Silverado 1500 LT. I thought they looked a lot better than the other brands of trucks. But, I couldn’t afford to buy a brand new Silverado for around 50K. I have always had Toyato and Nissan’s trucks. This is my 1st American full size truck and I love it. Got my recall brake pedal done this week and it seem my brakes are a little bit smoother when pushing down on the pedal. It took about 30 minutes to install at dealership. Not a big deal and it’s was free. Well that’s enough for me. Keep making vids and I will keep watching.
Im not trying to advertise or anything but I went with a blackbear performance tune and 4:10 gears. I have over 40k miles with my setup and it is amazing! I can't say enough about the tune! Just driving the truck accelerates easier, and no check engine lights.
I plan to do bolt ons and gears some day. For now I'm trying to stay within warranty.
I've been driving with mine on my 2011 Tahoe for a month and a half and I love it!! I was starting to get a lifter tick, so i Seafoamed my engine and ran it for a few days while it was in V8 all the time. It stopped the tick and my engine is purring like a kitten!!
Did you add it to the oil? I have the same truck and sometimes hear a slight tick. The dealer already did a flush on it when they replaced the oil pump, but it still worries me. I have 182k miles, and started using the Range device about 5 months ago.
@@Maxxarcade , quick tip: change your oil and filter one more time with 5w20. This will make sure any left over junk from the oil flush gets picked up. Then switch over to a oil no thicker than 10w30 with a quality filter. Conventional oil will do.
Hey man, I got a range after I saw your video on it before. I have the same truck as you all stock and I got it with 5min on it. Put 250mi on it before I got the range I’m at 1300mi now and I averaged 15.1mpg stock, 15.4mpg on the range. As far as the issues with it I haven’t had any but mine is the newest firmware as I got it about 2 months ago. Thanks for the vids man.
So do u plug it in an leave it forever or do u unplug it everynight so it doesn't drain battery
Hey man what city to highway driving do you do
I leave mine in all the time, but I do run v4 mode once every two months. And I do pool construction and I live in a hilly farm town area in UPSTATE ny not Greene county. Up by Canada
Man I love this thing, I ordered it for my wife's 2018 LT TAHOE and she loves it....no issues at this time
had mine on for few months running 33s.....mpg is lower but Im sure the heavier 10ply tires are a factor more than the Range device. zero issues thus far, and I leave it plugged in
Next time you are at the gas pump, add one to two ounces of TC-W3 Outboard 2-Cycle Engine Oil (ashless) per every five gallons of gasoline to your gas tank, then drive it around on cruise control when possible at 44 miles per hour (you must first bring the speed to around 48 mph to get it into a higher gear then let the speed fall back to 43-45 mph) and you will be able to enjoy 35 - 40 mpg fuel economy consistently if traffic is flowing (not bumper to bumper).
When at the gas pump, first add the 2-cycle oil to the gas tank, then fill the gas tank with regular gas, that way the gasoline will mix with the oil as it falls into the gas tank (do not fill with gas and then add the oil).
I also purchased my AFM Range Disabler about 2 years ago, and all is well, the truck runs on all 8 cylinders, except when the engine is off :)
I do my oil changes every 5000 miles, it makes me feel better.
I have added strong magnets (2) to the outside of the motor oil filter also, which can be removed and placed on the new filter on every oil change, to retain inside the filter as many metal fillings as possible instead of having them flowing inside the engine.
I just lost the motor on my 2012 Sierra. I spoke with 5 mechanics and it was unanimous that it was a lifter issue caused by the AFM and they've seen hundreds of cases of it. I just bought a 16' Silverado and will be putting one of these in it.
Lifters went out on buddies 2019 1500 5.3 Chevy.. Cost him 7,600 to fix it, it had around 70,000 on it. I decided to uy the Range but I really haven't driving it much since I installed it. 2019 Chevy 1500
Nice truck. I also bought this for my truck too and I really liked it
Looks exactly like a Star Wars Stormtrooper.
Yea kinda goofie
I just bought myself a lifted 2018 with the 5.3. And I've noticed the lag it has when barely on the gas. I had looked into tuners with the active fuel management delete. Also wanted to do a S&B cold air. And headers to see how that helps the power
I haven’t ever had check engine light turn on👍🏻 they must of fixed it
I've had my range device for about 6 months on my 2017. I've never taken it off and have never seen a check engine light. I couldn't handle the things that came with V4 mode especially with an aftermarket exhaust and all of the transmission 'slip' feel. Also prior to the module when I would slam on the gas and it would hesitate real hard before going. That no longer happens either.
Damn everything you said I hate about my 17 Silverado. Website for the module delete ?
What on did you buy?
@@bgengler30 www.amazon.com/Range-Technology-Active-Management-Disable/dp/B00BR1R8N8/ref=asc_df_B00BR1R8N8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312697294768&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8089590082089520567&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022116&hvtargid=pla-566486219452&psc=1
Your idea of deactivating the Range every so often so that the 4 cy are active is Right On, that my friend is common since which is lacking in our Country right now! Exspecially when your truck had that mishap that freaked u out. I would do the same!
I agree. Every once in a while I pull to let the truck go into v4. Typically if I go on the highway
If you’re in Metro Atlanta area, for same price or less than the cost of a Range module.. get a base tune.
✅More power
✅Raised speed governor
✅Quicker trans shifts
✅Less pedal lag for DBW
✅Disable V4 mode on AFM engines highly recommended with no loss in mpg.
✅Adjust for bigger tires & or gear change
GM 99 to 2015 with 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 & 6.2 great value for $150.
Newer Years DM your year and model for pricing.
This is performed by recalibration of the drivetrain computer(s). Completed usually within 20 minutes.
I had a 2008 and ran AFM for 75000mi. It started using oil to the tune of about a quart every 1000 miles or so depending on how much highway time was on it. I then disabled it and drove it to 235k miles in V8 only. Rarely lost much more oil after that and switching to Schaeffer oil. Sold it and bought a 2016 AT4 Sierra with 26k on the clock...you bet I'll be deleting that ridiculous gimmick. Oh...and so far as MPG? Yeah...I GAINED MPG after disabling that whole mess.
Thanks. I just bought a 07 Avalanche with 149,000 miles. The shop that works on my Charger referd this to me . Thanks. I'm subscribing
I have a 2011 camaro ss L99 I just brought this range technology I was so happy & excited to feel the new vibes of this product when I plugged in and test drive around city & high way I would like to say this product it’s ok it’s feel like it works sometimes but most at the time when I hits on gas while in D mode it’s feel slower than I thought or probably because I had a full tank but still I’m supposed to feel that power v8 but the only time I guarantee the power when put in M mode other than that I don’t think it’s work full power all the time or maybe that how’s work I’m still feel like that AFM still kicks in. When I floored while in D mode it’s barely move then go 😢 or probably because I had full gas that day I don’t use to run it in full gas
right on brother. I bought a different programmer. the diablo 3 cant wait to have it and out a small tune to it. friggen v4
The v4 mode will kill your engine, the 5.3 my buddy has just lost oil pressure from piston wear.
Had 60000 miles now had to replace the pistons,valves, cam,oil pump. He is a gm mechanic and he said even the new ones gave the same problems. Nothing has changed.
If you have one of these and plan to keep it the v4 has to be removed or sooner or later the engine will be damaged.
The kit he used was to remove v4 permanently, no need for anything else. You can also start in high gear that will turn it off.
J Powell my valves are ticking at 120,000
@@trevorcarroll5372 that is a common issue. My buddy bought a complete kit to remove that v4...all the valves, cam,piston,oil pump is there plus gaskets and bolts.
Worth it for you vs. replace engine because even if you find one there is no way to know the damage until you fire it up and even then how long before it goes.
@@jpowell9343 how much did the kit cost with everything?
@@charliehorse11 was 1000 bucks here in Canada.
Without fluids.
I just bought a 2013 GM I did not understand very much about how it worked I bought it used the engine was super clean no leaks turns on right away I like the truck a lot the only thing I noticed from the get go that it was saving me a lot of gas I was kind of wondering whether the gas gauge was working but I will definitely check into that gadget it runs pretty smooth even when it goes into four Cylinders
I just ordered mine yesterday and look forward to having my truck be a truck!!
I've had mine in for a little over a year. No issues other than my mileage dropping from 20mpg to 16.5mpg. I did unplug it a few days ago just to see if I could get the milage back up and it threw a check engine light. As soon as I plugged it back in it cleared. I unplugged it again and the message board read engine to hot but my temp gage was all the way over to cold. I plugged it back in and again it immediately cleared and went to normal temp on the gauge. Without it its done something to the computer. I won't take it out again. I can't afford to lose a second moter to lifter failure.
It works. I bought one a week ago. Truck runs better now
I am using the Diablo Sport Sprint AFM module on my 2008 Chevy Impala SS 5.3
Apollo Morelos any problems yet.
Ya do you ever have a check engine light
The AFM DOD system is an absolute joke. This Range unit works perfect. Great video!
I bet the newer one work tons better. I didn’t even know the rams had a cylinder deactivation mode when I drove it I had z e r o idea it was even doing it. That being said idc there’s no way it’s more reliable than just a regular old v8
have had mine 6 months and no issues at all. got it because i have an aftermarket exhaust and didnt want to hear it going back and forth between v4 and v8
Yup very annoying
Sweet truck. I have a 09 bright white Chevy Avalanche. I've been thinking about disabling the afm to hopefully reduce likelihood of lifter problems.
Do It I have an 08 avalanche just had to replace the motor because the afm caused a lifter collapse in cylinder 6
@@chrisbrannigan8652 Sorry to hear that. Thanks for tip. I did purchase a Range tuner so now always running on 8 cylinders
@@joevue2031 send me a link for ur tuner and does it have custom tunes for the 5.3
@@chrisbrannigan8652 www.rangetechnology.com/products/afm-dfm_disabler/parts/RA003G
Yes, it's made for 5.3. Be sure to pick correct year and model of your truck. It disables the AFM and that's all. Supposed to leave no trace in truck computer if unplugged.
Get a Diablosport tuner, 3 choices of tune & option to disable the AFM. Have this on a 2016 Silverado 5.3l No problems at all after 2 years.
I actually don't mind the tractor sound lmao but I still wanna get rid of the afm
After only a few month's of Owning my 2013 Silverado and Suffering with the constant upshifting then downshifting I had a Specialist Reprogram OUT the V4 cycle totally and reprogram it for More performance ... What a difference!
I now have 135,00 miles on my truck with No issues. No Oil consumption or any other Issues. I Average 17.9 MPG in very Bad LA. traffic. I highly recommend removing, Deleting what-ever to rid yourself of the V4 mode a very Bad Idea.
Mark Gerson did you mean it’s a good idea?
If you put the truck in manual mode and put it on 5th gear it will still shift and it will lock out the dod
Yes but how fast can you drive in 5th gear? Highway speed? If so wouldn't that warm up the tranny fluid a bit more and maybe a little harder on the tranny, which they are suspect for also? Thanks
I believe if you send it back they will update to the current version for no charge.
Absolutely sick truck brother !!!.
Shutting AFM off will hurt nothing in your engine. The computer shuts off 4 injectors to enable V4. All the range does is keep that from happening. So there's no reason to pull it out for aciuole days. I'm with you tho I hate having the V4 option so I will be buying the range to disable it. Thanks for the video.
Bought one working smoothly thanks for taking the time!
One thing that no one is considering is the amount of higher mileage engines with this technology that come into the shop with lifter problems would blow your mind. These have a tendency to literally get “stuck” as the engine ages. 5K one guy spent before anyone realized what was causing the new parts to go bad again. Well worth the $200
Nice truck!. Were did you get your seat covers and what brand are they?
Sportsman seat covers. I have a set they’re nice but it’s about $500 for the front and back.
You just saved us a huge headache, Thank you!
Got one for my Silverado. Thanks for the video.
V4 mode is a joke. If it save any fuel at all it is a tiny amount. The weight of the truck is the same. The rotational mass of the engine and drivetrain are the same. Even though 4 cylinders aren't firing the 4 that are have to fire with enough energy to rotate the 4 that are off.
Your kind of missing it by then your torque converter is locked up. Doing so the drive train spinning helps with the rotation of the added four cylinders not firing. Also it’s hard to stop even 4pistons in fire. Granted there is a turbo on the four cylinder but new Silverados come with four cylinders. I have a 2014 4x4 with a little 2.5” lift and 32.5’s ko2’s and it goes into v4 and holds like it did with the stock 30” tires. Also if I need to slam on the gas I press down lightly to give the lifters a chance to open up instead of putting the load on the engine at that time. Every no and then I hear light lifter tap but not enough for me to stress. I experienced the same noise on my 4.8L. If that Becomes and issue gm claims 200k on their timing chains. If the ending makes it that far I’ll put in a standard lifters while changing the timing chain.
Premature failing cylinders :/
Agree. V4 mode is a joke, and degrades the engine health over time.
Uneven wear. No appreciable mpg increase, I actually gained 1mpg by plugging in the Range device.
I've had no issues with my RANGE on my 2018 Silverado 1500 and I simply would not have kept the truck without it.
Quite possibly yours needed a firmware update but you also had to ship it back to RANGE to get this done which is a bit of a pain.
Nice truck. Like your taste in the mixture of black on the white body. Working on basically same scheme on my 08. Oh and disabling the afm on my 08 made it so much better. I bought it used and thought the transmission was crap. Found out about that and presto. BUT, i didnt use a disabler. I just got a programmer with that function also. For the price, you may as well get a programmer
i have a 2016 silverado z71, i only used the remote start once to see how it worked, i don't use it, it isn't a big deal to open the door, lean in, insert key and start my truck, or start it once i'm behind the wheel, i just ordered a range technology module yesterday, it's 7:35 am on friday, the 13th, hopefully by next tuesday i'll have it, i'm in florida, it's coming from colorado
I have a 2013 and I use a diablo tuner that turns off my 4cyl. Works great. Plus the diablo tune.
I didn't go that rout because i didn't want to void my warranty with a tune.
@@lmfscrew very true
lmfscrew I believe some of the programmers / tuners have a ghost feature or something like that and won’t be detected. Some programmers will leave a trace
Good job on the video! Steve from NH
If you put your truck in manual 5 it’ll go through the gears normal and never flip to v4 mode. Only time you have to flip to D or manual 6 is when you reach speeds over 55ish. Instead of spending $200 on something that really doesn’t matter until you’re on a highway or freeway. If v4 mode bugs you going 55 or over then so be it spend the money but if I’m on the freeway the v4 doesn’t bug me, only while I’m in town.
If someone can't afford it then of course the m5 is a good option. But you will be using more gas and i promise this 200 module is worth every penny. It not only allows you to just drive the truck without having to go m5 every time you drive it simply makes the truck drive better. 99% of people that buy this thing say the same thing.
@@lmfscrew I might have to check it out. Been driving m5 around town for years lol.
Thanks for the video. Answered a lot of my questions
Hey where did you get the seat covers I want to pick some up
I had a pedal commander for almost a year with no problems until one day it went into limp mode out of nowhere and as I was pulling onto a busy road and I almost caused an accident. I went and got it checked out and the reader said it was TPS (throttle position sensor). I kept the pedal commander on for a few more months until it happened almost 4 times in one week. So I disconnected it and I haven’t had a problem since.
Same thing happened with my pedal commander. Got rid of it
The Best option to overcome AFM problems is to completely avoid them by buying a Tundra instead.
And avoiding hot coffee helps to keep from burning your mouth.
Time Traveler: I can’t dispute that.
I had to bring our Silverado in for an airbag recall and I asked the service manager about this and he told me that if you do this you need to change the lifters. Either it’s BS to try and take my money or it’s true.
I got the range chip for mine and mine lifted 2.5 with 33x12.5 20 and it really helped it out a lot. At first I thought my trans was going out but it was just dropping into v4 mode put that in and it don’t do it no more.
My lifter collapsed in my 2015 sierra. Just got it fixed for a little over 2200. About to buy this to maybe prevent it from happening again soon
I’ve bought one after watching your video an man my 08 Chevy runs a lot better and shifts better also. My garage guy said that V4 could file your spark plugs with it shutting down the other 4 cylinders. An could also clog up my cats. From the Unburned fuel going thru the cats. So he is glad I found something to disable it.
I got a 2007 Chevy suburban LS AFM and I got the Diablo spirit coming in the mail I think AFM filed my spark plugs cuz the engine is shaking now?
Noticed that you mentioned that your truck went into limp mode using the Range Disabler? I think that I have noticed that also with mine, maybe if we are talking about the same thing. My truck happens when I let it sit for a couple of days and I get ready to cold start up it would start and then sputter for about 10 to 15 seconds and then clear up and then run smooth at idle, like it was starving for gas or a dead cylinder or bad spark plugs! What do you think or what I described about my truck doing, is that what you had done to your truck? I'm not sure if my issue is do to my range Disabler. I have had my Disabler plugged in for a year, where I live, my state has emissions, so I took my truck to get it's year emissions and the guy hooked up his scanner and it didn't pass. I drove the truck up the road to clear the computer and man, I hate the v4 mode with custom exhaust. It is so choppy, but luckily I drove the truck 5 miles up the road and came back to the shop and the shop hooked up the scanner again, and Lord behold, all of the emissions tables has passed. So my advice using the Disabler, and your state has emissions, you need to drive the your truck a couple of miles to have your computer to reset. On Range Technology website, they do recommend to do what I did before emissions, so they do know there product!
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Dude sick truck, I have a Silverado with a six inch lift, 20 inch by 12.5 rims with 35s. Love my truck. Want to go bigger with the rims maybe 22s or 4s. Just ordered this delete my buddy dropped a motor in his truck and seems the constant 4 to 8 is what caused it.
Nice video. I 'm thinking on one for daily and removing for road trips.
Where i noticed my afm at its worst was coming to a stop. The last couple seconds before it would come to a complete stop, it would vibrate and shutter like crazy. I thought transmission, i thought brakes, tires, the road, everything. Every single stop. And what's happening is when you are stopping its in V4 mode, but it needs to switch to v8 mode to accelerate. So its switching back to V8 right before complete stop. So basically half the motor is cranking up right when you stop, hence all the noise and vibration. Did the same thing most times when doing a rolling stop and accelerating, like turning at an intersection.
Why don't you have an OB2 scanner to see what the check engine light codes were? If you really are worried about this device hurting your truck, that would be a very cheap and easy way to see what the problem is. It would also make the video much better.
Had a 16 Sierra and my lifters failed at 80k miles. Wasn't using a range....This was with AFM
Now I have a 19 Silverado and recently found out it doesn't have the AFM. It has the DFM. A much more complex system from what I read. Not sure if this is true or not. If it is true, then the chances of my lifters failing again have increased due to more moving parts. I got the range and am hoping to avoid the issues I had with my Sierra but time will tell I suppose
its the same shit...disable it. !
Good job well understood, getting one put in my Yukon
My 13 has a lifter noise cause the oil flow is not constant, I much prefer the older model V8. This going in and out V8 to V4 puts more wear and tear on the drive train my next truck won't be a GM. I like my 01 but it's so rusty. I'm mostly hanging on to it for parts.
Pretty neat these trucks really wake up with a tune
I disable 10 to 12 trucks a week with a tune. I’m in the Metro Atlanta area.
My truck is completely stock (for now) but I hate the AFM because I live in northeast Ohio with lots of hills and valleys, I was thinking there was a problem with my transmission because it would lag and the rpms dance between 1500 and 2000, definitely gonna but this range
The big issue is avoiding the lifter failure, it’s a $200.00 insurance policy.
I just got the GMC Sierra all terrain . I'm going to get this module !
Don't waste the money on this device, just put the gear into the M mode and change to M5 or M7. This will keep the v8 stay on all the time, I did this after I got the after market muffler installed.
@@re2553 I'm not sure I understand , you want me to keep it in 5 gear or 7th gear ? Haha
In the city driving I put on M5 and highway M7.
@@re2553 I looked it up , I understand now what you meant . Thanks for the advice . I'm driving in m 5 in town .
I just got an 07 Tahoe (4" lift, LT285/55R20BFGs) so I have almost zero experience with AFM but in support of it, here's my results:
I asked previous owner how many kms to empty after filling and he said 550, while I got 408 kms (Costco toptier gas) on my first tank with almost no highway driving. Filled again with small co. gas and almost same kms to empty (414 km). What I did notice after a 100 km highway trip is that my distance to empty was still at 414 km. While I believe the Fuel Range meter can fluctuate, I reset the trip meter at fill-up on the second tank of fuel to get a rigid number when I get to empty
Outside of the mechanical failure that can occur, I think that many of you guys are biased towards it because you love V8 floorage lol
Have had this on my truck for a year now. Gas mileage has increased for me and i'm leveled as well. I haven't had any check engine lights come on. Not having it on has made my truck ride smoother and not feel like its dogging out in a lower gear.
Why would i buy a v8 truck that always runs in v4....
Christopher Michael what model of the range is it?
How much better is your mpg sir?
Custom offsets, my man. 💪🏼🤟
Really want to buy this cause of the original video and all the good reviews on here but reviews on Amazon say not to buy it because it destroyed their transmission etc idk what to do 😬
Thank you for the info.
Please lift the rear or drop the front lol. I will never understand that “look”. Truck would look really good being level.
I got a 2014 gmc on a 7” lift with 22x14 wheels on 35 gladiators and I got a computer tune to delete the v4 mode and more power and better gas mileage
Will this work on 2014 chevy Silverado 1500 5.3?..
l Pronox yea it’ll work it bumped my gas mileage up from 15 to 22
Put Bilstein 5100 highest setting on fronts with 33's and it's been shifting from v4 to v8 way more than when it was stock. So annoying. traffic was crawling at 30ish MPH yesterday and it was hell how much it was shuddering. Hopefully this module will fix it
Just get hand held tuner you can deactivate it in there and do other tuning too
tuner will void warranty. This doesn't.
I don’t know half as much about my truck as this guy does, but if it tricks the truck into thinking it has a load isn’t that bad for the transmission which I hear for these models are under serious heat with the exhaust being right up on it?
You have to run oil catch cans on these new truck I have the worst years for v4 mode and that's the 2007.5-2013 but I disabled afm and have a catch can have about 80,000 miles on my truck running perfect
Put a catch can and clean side separator on my 17 High Country 6.2L from new you wouldnt believe the shit that it catches. Have no issues with V4 or V8 mode leaving it the way it is.
@@anthonymacneil2279 What exactly is a catch can? Curious, I have a 14 Silverado and thinking about doing an AFM delete to prevent any issues down the road.
@@dlwn64 A canister that catches all the shit from a direct injection engine. Best $350 I spent Google it will tell all