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.
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 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.
@@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.
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 😠
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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
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
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!!!
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
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.
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 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 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'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'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 thought you had the same twilights but they look slightly different! I went with the Morinoto XB’s. I thought about get a Range, but went with the i3 and getting a custom tune with my mods.
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 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 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
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
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.
I bought a range for my 2017 eAssist. Got tired of V4 with my exhaust and also got tired of the auto start/stop feature as well. My version is the V8.6R1 you should update yours ASAP. Best version yet from them. I bought the eAssist because of the extra HP/TQ. I’m sure someone would ask me that question next. Lol
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
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
Hey bro dam that’s a nice truck!! Hey can you give me the tire and wheel specs I know you mentioned it in the video but you went fast lol I am want the exact some tires also does is it rubbing the inside at all?
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'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.
When you dont use the range for a few days a month do you take it out for consecutive days or do you take it out for 1 day at a time and then put it back on?
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.
Does your paint get chipped up from the -44 offset? I have the nitto grapplers with -44 and its destroying my paint. So flares are getting put on now. Was curious if you had the same problem with getting chips with that offset.
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.
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.
you said it tricks the truck into thinking you have a load. whenever tow haul is on in my truck, it naturally stays at 500rpm or more higher than with it off. will my rps stay high as if i had it in tow haul? that would use more fuel as what im trying not to do
I just got my range today for my 2015 Silverado. It works but 3 times this morning it still went back into v4 mode for a second. Then it’s like the range kicks in and disables it. Does yours do that?
Dude, I randomly picked your video because I bought a Sierra 6.2 and was looking up info on the range disabler. And towards the middle of the video the buildings and roads started looking familiar and I noticed you drove right past my road in Chelsea. Its a small world!! You still rockingnthe chevy and Range disabler?
Hi.. thanks for the video.. just wondering does this range cause any trouble with onstar diagnosis or any software issues.. let me know please and thank you..
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
@@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.
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.
I bought one and they had a warning for battery draw ...have you ever had an issue with it ? I leave out of town for work for every monday and get back friday
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.
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!
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.
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’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.
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.
I’ve had one for six months,working great.Love this truck,
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?
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 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 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.
Got one for my Silverado. Thanks for the video.
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.
Nice truck. I also bought this for my truck too and I really liked it
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.
Good job on the video! Steve from NH
Man I love this thing, I ordered it for my wife's 2018 LT TAHOE and she loves it....no issues at this time
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
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 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
Thanks for the video. Answered a lot of my questions
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 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 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.
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.
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
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
Bought one working smoothly thanks for taking the time!
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!
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 haven’t ever had check engine light turn on👍🏻 they must of fixed it
I just ordered mine yesterday and look forward to having my truck be a truck!!
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
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.
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
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.
Custom offsets, my man. 💪🏼🤟
Absolutely sick truck brother !!!.
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
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
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.
Pretty neat these trucks really wake up with a tune
Do you have an offset for your tires? Did you have to modify the wheel wells to fit those wheels and tires? Very nice looking truck.
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.
Hey where did you get the seat covers I want to pick some up
I like the new intro music 👍
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.
You just saved us a huge headache, Thank you!
I thought you had the same twilights but they look slightly different! I went with the Morinoto XB’s. I thought about get a Range, but went with the i3 and getting a custom tune with my mods.
I love those taillights man. Where did you get them??
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 believe if you send it back they will update to the current version for no charge.
Looks exactly like a Star Wars Stormtrooper.
Yea kinda goofie
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.
🔥🔥🔥nice bro 🔥🔥🔥
I actually don't mind the tractor sound lmao but I still wanna get rid of the afm
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
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
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.
I bought a range for my 2017 eAssist. Got tired of V4 with my exhaust and also got tired of the auto start/stop feature as well. My version is the V8.6R1 you should update yours ASAP. Best version yet from them. I bought the eAssist because of the extra HP/TQ. I’m sure someone would ask me that question next. Lol
I have the same truck with a 3” lift and I was wondering if your truck needed to get cut to fit your wheel and tire set up ?
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
Shout out to Double HH boots! I have that exact pair haha!
Good job well understood, getting one put in my Yukon
Do the tires rub at all? Nice truck!
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 looking Z71 👍
Hey bro dam that’s a nice truck!! Hey can you give me the tire and wheel specs I know you mentioned it in the video but you went fast lol I am want the exact some tires also does is it rubbing the inside at all?
It works. I bought one a week ago. Truck runs better now
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'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.
When you dont use the range for a few days a month do you take it out for consecutive days or do you take it out for 1 day at a time and then put it back on?
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
Does your paint get chipped up from the -44 offset? I have the nitto grapplers with -44 and its destroying my paint. So flares are getting put on now. Was curious if you had the same problem with getting chips with that offset.
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
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.
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.
Do you leave it in 24/7 or take it out every time? And as far as long distance driving, even through mountains in Kentucky once in awhile no problems?
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.
you said it tricks the truck into thinking you have a load. whenever tow haul is on in my truck, it naturally stays at 500rpm or more higher than with it off. will my rps stay high as if i had it in tow haul? that would use more fuel as what im trying not to do
I just got my range today for my 2015 Silverado. It works but 3 times this morning it still went back into v4 mode for a second. Then it’s like the range kicks in and disables it. Does yours do that?
Nice video. I 'm thinking on one for daily and removing for road trips.
What offset are you running on your wheels and did you have to trim. Thank you great video and info
-44 offset
Boss ass interior bro and thanks for the info it was very helpful.
Dude, I randomly picked your video because I bought a Sierra 6.2 and was looking up info on the range disabler. And towards the middle of the video the buildings and roads started looking familiar and I noticed you drove right past my road in Chelsea. Its a small world!! You still rockingnthe chevy and Range disabler?
Cool truck. I wonder if that rear bumper would fit a 2011
hello love the vids. will a turn do the same thing instead of buying the avenger
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
Hi.. thanks for the video.. just wondering does this range cause any trouble with onstar diagnosis or any software issues.. let me know please and thank you..
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
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.
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.
2018 gmc range afm delete love it !
I bought one and they had a warning for battery draw ...have you ever had an issue with it ? I leave out of town for work for every monday and get back friday
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
Where did you get those seat covers
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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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.
Where did you get your seat covers?
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.
Do you leave it plugged in if your not driving? Battery drain? Have to remove every time?
Good idea to run the afm once in awhile. It'll make me feel better too lol
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?
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.