Craig, really another gambling related sponsorship? I actually didn't mind the Hello Fresh sponsorship but you really have to stop with the gambling ones. You can do so much better.
Hey bro you know I mean no disrespect but you gotta get a mount for the phone !!!! You look away way too much while your filming 🤦🏾♂️ please bro the family depends on you and 50-60$ for a mount is nothing 🙏🏾
2000-2006 was GMs overall best gas truck lineup in my opinion. You had the perfect blend of reliability, power, fuel economy (relatively speaking), affordability, and style.
I had a 2003 GMC Sierra with a 5.3L that needed a full overhaul at 47,000miles @ 2.5years into ownership. GM would only cover a half of the cost for the rebuilt engine after my heads developed two major cracks. I sold the POS and bought a Tundra in 2005. When I sold Tundra in 2016 it had 443,000 miles and still it ran with no issues. GM was always shit and will continue to be shit. Period.
@@dabig_guy2204 oh wow. I’ve always had good luck with that era. Can’t go wrong with a Yota though, that’s for sure. I’m trying to get a half million out of my Prius.
The transmissions are a weak point as well on GM trucks so doing an actual internal delete of AFM as soon as you buy it voids the warranty and then you could be on the hook for major repairs that could’ve been covered under warranty unless your just talking about the delete that plugs into the OBD port which I would definitely recommend
@@TheIrvingsylva There's a reason why people turn in vehicles earlier than you'd expect. If they just wanted something new every 50k, they'd lease, and everyone knows it.
did you hear what the mech said? "for like 1 mpg fuel savings" I ran the numbers on the ford 5.4L. For the avg user with their bogus VVT system you would save about $4500 over 4 yrs. BUT at the end of the 4 yrs you need to replace the phasers and timing chain etc and the cost is...wait for it....$4500. So your net savings is Z E R O. "but what about the environment"? No, you save nothing. Why? because any emissions you save by reduced fuel consumption is negated by the production of the phasers, guides, timing chain, gears etc. Because it produces CO2 to cast and machine all those parts. That's why a 20 yr old Pickup is way more "green" than a new tesla. The CO2 produced by manufacturing the pickup has LONG been paid off and now every year you drive it is a negative.
The issue with the 6-speed is mostly due to the transmission cooler thermostat that forces the transmission to operate at temps between 190 and 220F. This was done for EPA fuel economy as the transmission is slightly more fuel efficient when the fluid is hotter. The problem is that the friction material used on the torque converter clutch degrades much more rapidly at these very high temperatures, a problem made worse by the slipping that they program the TCC to allow. Anyone worried about the longevity of their 2014+ 6-speed should remove or disable the thermostat on the trans fluid line so that the transmission will operate at 140F instead of burning itself up. The vast majority of AFM failures are due to the fact that the average vehicle owner waits way too long to change their oil. You can buy the fanciest high-priced synthetic oil you want, none of them can magically remove combustion byproducts (including fine carbon soot commonly associated with direct injection engines) and unburned fuel from the crankcase. Oil filters are not designed to capture these contaminants either. The only way to keep these contaminants out is to change the engine oil more often. If you don't, these contaminants form sludge in the oil. These sludge formations can clog the tiny oil passages and screens in the AFM system, causing a lifter to malfunctions and get damaged as the system turns on and off. The engines with a bad AFM lifter are most commonly owned by people that make it a game to see just how long they can stretch out their oil changes, or people that short trip constantly, often in cold weather, which is the worst case scenario for oil sludge. Even fancy full synthetic engine oils will sludge up if you're only driving 5 minutes and shutting it back down in the middle of the winter. Guys that have had more than one AFM lifter fail are the unlucky ones that have an ignorant mechanic that doesn't read the service manual and didn't clean all the filters in the AFM system, so they replace the bad lifter, slap it back together, and another lifter eventually fails because sludge in the oil passages feeding the AFM system caused the system to malfunction yet again, or the VLOM had loosened and the mechanic didn't bother to make sure it was torqued down to spec, leading to loss of oil pressure.
My 2020 trailboss had lifter failed at 8k miles. I changed the oil at 2k miles, then at 6k. It had 2 oil changes at 8k miles. In my small town I had to wait a month to get it fixed because there were so many other trucks there getting the same repair. I don’t want to hear it’s a “maintenance” problem. It’s a GM problem. People do the same maintenance on Toyotas and fords, and they’re not failing at the rate of GMs. I traded it in for a ford as soon as it came out of the shop. GM went from the best engines in the early 2000s to the worst now. Ford went from the worst in the early 2000s to one of the best.
@@lesterparker1594 All those failures are built in replacement functions that consumers never hear about. When you think about it its actually a good innovation that taps into the consumer perception of quality where there is little masked in a sea of low cost plastic. Consumers often miss the common sense of plastic and heat don't really mix, but don't take my word for it just see how many new vehicles are sold. It can also be said that the self creation of a replacement demand market helps stimulate the bottom line of business. Now the question in everyone's mind is how much innovation can the market sustain with little to no material impact.
Thank you for the detailed info. I bought my late model 2015 Escalade esv certified pre owned and I haven’t had this problem. I bought it with 31,000 miles on it and it now has 120,000 miles. This vehicle is nicer than the 2008 model I owned but does feel harsher on the bumps.
At least you bought American right ? I've seen a video that has the % of American made parts & the Toyota's / Honda's have way more American parts as a % in them then Chevy or Ford !
Yea same here, moved from the North East to Texas. I see Nissan Hardbodies and 80’s/90’s Toyotas and Hondas every day that look almost new. About 4 years ago I got a 97’ ( 80s series) Land Cruiser as a spare vehicle because Ive always wanted one, it’s completely rust free with 170 thousand miles on it! And now it’s a classic car by Texas 25+ rules so I don’t even have to pass emissions tests anymore 😂.😊
I have a 99 GMC suburban at 300k that’s still in excellent shape in regards to the body/interior..it needs $3,000 to $4,000 worth of work to get it back up to par, and for the last week or so, I’ve seriously been thinking that it might be a better option to just do that rather than buying a newer truck, based on your very statement. Last Friday I was told the Same thing. “you’re lucky to own that platform..cheap to fix, easy to repair, and lots of support..invest the money and run it for another 300k” I guess im just looking for more recommendations.
I have an Ls1 from a 2002 z28 in my 1985 IROC. Drive by cable, no AFM, just a basic Ls with Ls power. She’s been running without issue for many years, drive it anywhere.
@@angeldesigns1385 If the frame and body are sound, do it. Im guessing it has a 5.7l in it, those are about as reliable an engine as you will find in anything. The only real weak point for those trucks is the sun gear in the transmission. Im guessing at 300k its probably already failed by now and there are aftermarket upgrades available for it. The early 5.3l, 4.8l and 6.0's are good engines too. All the pre AFM ones were. I miss my 06 chevy silverado that i put 270k on. By far the best vehicle i have ever owned and i wish i still had it.
My 06 gmc Sierra 5.3 has 287k with original engine and trans ..I do my oil changes every 3500 miles and my trans every 50k I’ve owned it since it had 45k miles it’s been the best truck I’ve owned..I’ve replaced brakes some sensors and practically the whole suspension but as far as engine parts none..I love it ..still runs like new the idle is smooth like butter..
Cylinder deactivation was a failed technology for Cadillac in 1981. Back then the technology just did not work. But now it does and the result is early engine deaths no matter who does it, GM, Honda, Mazda, Mopar, Ford...
9 out of 10 people that experience an AFM lifter failure on their 2014+ GM engine did it to themselves by being ignorant/lazy and running their engine oil too long. Some of them are clueless about car maintenance in general and wait until a message pops up telling them they need to change their oil. Others are dunces that make it a game to see just how many thousands of miles they can squeeze out of their boutique high priced full synthetic engine oil. You can have the fanciest high tech engine oil on the market, it still gets contaminated with carbon soot, combustion byproducts, unburned gasoline, and other junk, none of which will get filtered by an engine oil filter. The only way to get rid of that junk in the engine oil is to change it. So a guy buys is $10/quart fancy engine oil and tries to push past 10k miles before changing the oil, and eventually the contaminants flow into the tiny passages of the AFM system, restrict oil flow, and a pin in one of those lifters gets stuck because it didn't have the oil flow to work correctly. The system "fails" and they go online whining about how AFM is junk when really it was their own ignorance that caused their lifter to fail.
I understand your exhaustion. I owned a heating oil company for 20 years and while it was financially rewarding, it was a killer in winter. A snow prediction would have a hundred customers looking for oil they did not need right away, emergencies at night, collecting could be tough, and then there were the rising and falling of oil prices. At least though, May, June and July brought a lull. You though, don't get a lull.
Also, "Consumer Reports" gives the latest GM vehicles a MUCH worse than average reliability rating. There are exceptions: 2020--2020 Blazer, Trail Blazer, and Traverse which are BETTER than average in reliabilkity.
I actually didn’t know flying wheels had a TH-cam channel, I saw his ad for a 1995 V6 Camaro with 49,000 miles and I didn’t buy it, I’m 20 right now living in Rhode Island, and I hope that Camaro goes to a good home, some part of me wants it, but I just recently bought a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000gt with 62,000 miles, so I think everything worked out. Love from Rhode Island!
Hello Craig I enjoy your videos . I have a small used car lot in new mexico and it's nice to see someone who can relate to the struggles nobody talks about. But watching your videos reminds me I'm not the only one stressed out with the junk thats out ther. These videos help with my buisness. Much appreciated
My 2021 suburban motor just went out. Lifter number 5 collapsed and got free in the motor and destroyed everything. The dealership put a new one in thank God I have a warranty. Almost 13000 later I give up on Gm.
DOD AFM costed me $4000, the lifters on my ‘15 Camaro SS went out at 21k miles. And for me to remove it I had to pay an extra $4000 for the stage 2 cam and tune. If I would’ve know that this was an option I would’ve done it but now I still have it and it’s just an absolute nightmare because I fear that the lifters will go out again.
@@MrMartell77 Yeah, I agree but the savings made on a halo car like a Camaro that sells in relatively small numbers can’t help that much. What next AFM on Corvettes?
the best Escalade of all time is the 2002-2006. No AFM. GM failed with cylinder deactivation with the 1981 ElDorado and decided to do it again. My dad had a 1981 Eldo. Also, all those electronic gizmos. What a nightmare to repair.
The 2007 and 2008 have a engine with afm but it’s disabled..the 2009 is a 1 year only 6.2 that has same engine as my 2010 Sierra Denali L9H vin 2. No afm…so you can grab the 07-14 body SUV’s but only the 3 years I mentioned..2010 onward they went with l94 6.2 and it had afm…but don’t get the suvs with the 5.3 in 7-14 cause they all have afm in 5.3…I love my Sierra Denali and it’s 403hp L9H… no afm and runs killer…I absolutely love the next truck that came out 14-18 but that 6.2 had afm and it scares me
@@toddprater14 it's a real shame one has to know all this to avoid the crappy AFM. It was designed to satisfy the govt CAFE standards by adding a miniscule 2MPG ( if you are lucky) GM does not care they break down after the warranty, in fact, they like it to do so.
@@steveosgood9182 very true , it is a shame cause gm’s trucks and suvs are the best looking out of the big 3 in my opinion, and that they do not care as long as the vehicle makes it to warranty they’re safe…can you imagine having a 84 month loan at 1200 a month and the engine destroying itself 3.5 years after purchase and you have 42 more payments to go out of warranty and it doesn’t run no more? New vehicles are junk, I’ve said anything past 2013 is basically over complicated crap with too much electronics.
All those failures are built in replacement functions that consumers never hear about. When you think about it its actually a good innovation that taps into the consumer perception of quality where there is little masked in a sea of low cost plastic. Consumers often miss the common sense of plastic and heat don't really mix, but don't take my word for it just see how many new vehicles are sold. It can also be said that the self creation of a replacement demand market helps stimulate the bottom line of business. Now the question in everyone's mind is how much innovation can the market sustain with little to no material impact.
You should have him build the 5.3 and 6 liter engines with the AFM Delete lifter/cam set up. If I were buying a used GM and you told me the engine was not only rebuilt, but was rebuilt using that delete kit, I'd pay for it, knowing I would have a more dependable engine under the hood.
Gotta love the public's love for these behemoths. Outrageous purchase price?...check. Lousy gas mileage (even with the cylinder deactivation crap)?...check. Limited rear legroom and cabin height for its size?...check. Premature rust... particularly under the doors (which is pretty much unfixable btw)...check. Transmission issues?...check. Engine issues at lower miles (just enough to be out of warranty)?...check. Hanging like a barge?...check. And despite ALL of these weaknesses and known defects the public goes weak at the knees at the mere sight of one. Craziness.
That's why I got rid of my yukon,gas pump and lifters failed in a 2 month period I fixed and sold it,I got an acura made by Honda,I'll never buy a gm product again
Any used GM V8 engine after 2007 is a crap shoot. My 2005 Silverado has 283,000 and still runs great, none of those AFM issues. They made the best engines before 2007.
I bought a new 2021 Escalade and the valve train went bad on one side of the engine. They told me the other side will fail as well, I sold the car soon after.
Yep, on the CUE screen. Wife's SRX CUE failed in typical fashion. Dealer (purchased it used) foot the bill for the aftermarket replacement and the only stipulation was that I install it myself as they were not a GM dealer. They said no problem and accepted my email saying I would take full responsibility for the install and they would not be held responsible if it failed again. No problems at all as it is going on its third year with absolutely no typical GM failure issues. The dealer was very accommodating and I could not say enough good things about how cooperative they were.
To answer the question what "Projection Device" screen is, it's for GM MyLink functions for Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Plug in the phone through USB, it will detect it and switch screen.
Hey craig , have you been to the mgm casino in springfield ma! Shouldnt be that far from here you are in new hampshire! Its not that big but has all the gaming and sports betting and plenty of restaurants!
I bought a 2007 Avalanche in late 2010. It had 58,000 miles on it. It has an LS3, 5.3 liter displacement. At around 115,000 miles, it started throwing error codes, system failure lights (traction control) would activate. Turns out that I had a misfire in my #7 cylinder. Displacement on Demand (DOD) and Active Fuel Management (AFM) use a complex arrangement of solenoids and special lifters to shut off cylinders #1, #4, #6, and #7. Inside the closed valley area there are four stanchions that carry oil to solenoids that feed the intake lifters for those cylinders. The engine computer (ECM) senses you can run on 6 or 4 cylinders and shuts the oil off to two of the cylinders at a time. Your display on your dash will say you are running in 4 or 6 cylinder mode if any are shut off, running in 8 cylinder if all cylinders are firing. Those lifters without the oil, do not work to open the intake valves on those cylinders. The cause for the failure is usually an extended oil change frequency that may allow dirt to clog the stanchions or solenoids which keeps those lifters from getting oil when reactivated by the ECM. My solution was found online. I found a guy who reflashes ECMs to make them non-DOD or non-AFM. He had a list of parts that I would need. I have also found that Summit Racing lists a kit to delete the AFM on an LS engine. At a minimum, and to eliminate the AFM altogether, you'll need a new camshaft, a set of standard lifters, a new valley pan, a top end gasket set, and new "stretch to torque" head bolts. All parts (except gaskets and bolts) need to be for a non-AFM application. This was the first LS I had taken apart (top end only) and I only saw taking the heads off as the means to get the lifters out. I have heard there are some trick methods, but at the time, I didn't know or see any other way. I did it with the engine in the truck but pulling the engine and putting it on an engine stand may have been easier given I was working outdoors in South Carolina in the summer. Going ahead and removing the hood, fenders, and inner fenders would have yielded more access as well. I did the swap at 118,000 miles and the truck runs great at 159,000. If I were doing it again, I would have gotten a hotter cam or a hotter cam/lifter/pushrod/rocker arm package from someone like Comp Cams and maybe some better breathing heads. It's apart, now's the time to upgrade if you are going to. I'd also get a complete top end bolt kit from ARP and I'd make sure to use anti-seize compound on all bolts going into aluminum parts such as the block or heads. And again, since it's already apart, a new timing chain makes sense. Of course, I had to send my ECM off to be reflashed, but it was done and back in my hands within a week. Good luck and have fun. Oh yeah, all the parts came to less than $500.
I’m loving all of your content PLUS your delivery! A quick suggestion: if sponsorship isn’t able to happen from a mic/recording equipment company, I think that investing in a little lapel mic would really elevate your videos… especially when going to auctions and the camera doesn’t know to pick up YOUR voice over the background cacophony of an auctioneer. TLDR; you’ve got killer opinions and experiences - we want to hear them! Can we get this man a mic??
When you do the repair you delete the AFM lifters, valve body and use a regular camshaft. Send out the computer for a reflash and no more AFM. Engine will now go 250k miles. If you just fix the AFM it it will happen again. Deleting it is the way to go. Texas Speed sells the kit for $1200 bucks. Its about a 10 hour job to do the delete kit.
@@TheBandit7613 that's no guarantee. The junk lifters are still in there if you just program it out. The only way to truly fix it is to change out the hardware. I had a 6.2 that i programmed the AFM out of it with a Diablo tuner about 5 min after it left the dealers lot with 7 miles on it. It still had a lifter failure with about 20k on it.
that's was a really great video, nice to see the whole process from beginning to completion and potential profit. very inspiring , loved the planning involved to get the finished product. one of your best edited videos , looking forward to more
So elaborate / so intricate BTW its a GM with so many problems including the ENGINE. So with all those fancy features I'll take my 2016 Mazda MX-5 Club soft top ANY DAY ! I do the maintenance myself - tire rotations / oil changes / transmission oil change .... so easy to work on ! Its my daily drive in Northern Illinois with the winter tires sitting stacked on a dolly in my garage. Costs are cheap to run even putting premium in the tank.
Hey dude : you have to train your kids better. Make your kids clean up after themselves .. they won't make a mess after cleaning up after themselves too many times.
@@Ak47777-l You got to train them right in the beginning. My old man made me wash his cars when I was little inside and out. H@ll no will any kid will do that to my car then leave and don't clean up after themselves ...are you kidding me ??? You deserve Respect !!
6:00 how do you have time to play video games? 11:43 the torque converter slips when the engine cut off cylinders. So the engine doesn’t shake. This would be ok if people changed the transmission filter.
If you regularly watch Scotty's Channel, you would know that most GM products took a dive in quality since the early 2000's. Just don't make them like they used to and everything is built to fail when the warranty is up. Also any engine management that deactivates the cylinder s to save gas is also known to wear an engine prematurely. I have MDS on my Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Hemi. I have to remember to deactivate it every time I come out of Park. My engine sounds like it's running rough when in eco mode. I have read on many forums to do this to prolong the engine. Plus frequent oil changes like every 3,000-5,000 miles will go a long way to save the engine. Stay away from those Audi's too...😂
I have better things to do with my time than watch Scotty. And my time isn't worth much to begin with. I hope his plastic surgery heals up nicely though.
I recently bought a Palisade Calligraphy and it has all that and more except for the 5 DVD players and the cooler. Leather, expensive trim, electric mid and rear recliners, all 3 rows heated seats, first two rows ventilated seats, etc. etc.
What about all the metallic sludge that’s in the engine even after the cam and lifters are replaced?Unless you strip it do and hot tank the bare block and heads you won’t get it all
I'm impressed it lasted that long. My Grandpa's 2019 Chevy Silverado 5.3 engine completly exploded at 8k miles. It was covered under warranty, but still unacceptable.
My cousin told me at his fm dealership there are currently 4, 6.2 gas waiting for new engines all 2022 model year , bad crank bearing took the motor out . These only have between 9000 and 12000 km!
So good to see your comment ..was looking at 23’ Sierra denalis and of course 6.2 only…too many vids and comments on peoples engines grenading.. I’m just gonna keep my 10’ Sierra Denali with 6.2 that doesn’t have afm and maybe pay to have some rust fixed and repaint whole truck…79899 was sticker on the 23’ i looked at too much money and after the 3/36,000 warranty ends your on borrowed time it seems …older is better I guess
All cadillas with CUE had this issue. Replaced on my old ATS with ease. There are 2 versions so must be specific even with universal and paid about 25 bucks. I think sun beating on the screen possibly causes the issue.
If your that far in to repairing the engine, like all the way down to pulling the cam and lifted and such then you might as well just delete the afm/dod and then not have to worry about it anymore. Alex from Legit street cars did this on his 6.0 in his caprice police car.
What good timing on your video. My wife wants a 2016 Tahoe, which means I'll have to get rid of my 2003 v10 excursion. I told her the excursion will outlast the Tahoe easily but she thinks I'm crazy. I showed her your comments on how older cars compare to newer and she just shook her head. I tell her they don't build them the way they used to.
The 2014+ AFM engines are fine if you change your oil every 3 to 5k miles. The 6-speed issue is due to a thermostat on the transmission cooler and there's a TSB instructing dealers to replace it for a thermostat that keeps the transmission about 50 to 60 degrees cooler, so as long as the transmission isn't currently exhibiting symptoms of a bad TCC, it's probably fine.
I feel you Craig on the car quality!!! I recently purchased a 78k mile 2018 Tahoe Premier with everything in it. My "Dream Truck" until it wasn't. Started slipping at 82k miles, Needed a tranny. HID bulb cost me $260 due to where it's mounted. Front Magnetic air ride strut, $860, Motor mounts $1,340 with Exhaust manifold gasket. The battery voltage regulator was going, side traffic proximity sensor was going. Rear defrost connector cable replacement requires a glass company to install. I installed a Range Technology DOD disabler to keep in V8, That was cool but I lost trust in that car and traded. Guess i'll start looking for a 96 - 02 Viper GTS. We share that same 90's dream car.
My parents 1985 Toyota mini van had a ice maker/fridge in the center console. Everyone always asked about. I took my driver's test in it and my instructor even asked about it.
Lol. I sold new Toyotas in those days at a metro store in Houston. The first van we received was sold for $2k before it ever hit the dealership based on the paperwork Toyota sent us. The customer was so happy. When they came to pick it up it was like a media event.
I worked on a bunch back in the day. The vans with the fridge were pretty rare. Only seen a couple with that option. I can't recall anything else having that. Some people thought it was just a cooler. No, it's definitely a refrigerator.
I had a 18 back in 2018 and loved it, hands down the best placement for a phone charger on console. Traded it in for a new expedition max, the cell charger location is terrible on fords.
There is a super simple solution to the carpet mess in your vehicles. Don't let the kids eat food inside the car and don't let them drink anything but water until you get to your destination
Good thing you have this TH-cam channel as a supplemental income, ma brotha. You've had some of these cars for a while, including that super nice low mileage V6 camaro. The American people must have started feeling the pain and quit buying so much and/or so often.
Man, I have a question, please let me know what do u think? Would you recommend Specializing and focusing only on one type of cars? For example, selling only wagons or minivans... Or Hybrids only? Do u think that is better? or selling everything?
just find a model you can buy at a good price and sell quickly personally i found camrys to be a car which sell fast and you can buy pretty cheap and need only small repairs
I havw an 07 Chevy Avalanche which has the same AFM and I had to tear down my engine twice for bad lifters it is an terrible job lol. If you have this engine, do the DOD delete or buy the Range modulator that will keep the engine in V8 mode at all times.
My last 3 GM trucks lasted about 30,000 miles. That's all modern day vehicles with AFM are good for now. Lifter and trans issues are frequent. I purchased a 2006 Silverado with no AFM and put 130k miles on it in the last 8 years.
You don’t hafta go that old even though the 99-06 trucks are bulletproof…just grab a 07-13 Silverado or Sierra with the L9H 6.2 (vin 2)no afm in the 07-13 trucks (6.2 only)..
Iv got the same color 17 escalade and dealing with the same exact issues. My 05 escalade was a ultra reliable tank for yearssss. I should kept it and had rust repaired. Big thanks though about the fuel management disabler info. Got one on the way now.
My 2014 CTS. New engine at 60k miles. New trans at 72k miles. I had purchased extended warranty thank God. I also replaced the cue screen. New turbo, intercooler, rack and pinion, oil pan, it goes on and on all under warranty.
These engines are wildly inconsistent. We have a 2015 Tahoe with 225k on it and no issues with the motor. AFM activates as it should and no weird sounds from the motor. The thing is it seems to take out engines with low miles, moderate miles or even high mileage motors with no warning and that's the scary part especially if you're on a road trip.
The "secret" to the longevity of these "bad" engines is PROPER MAITENANCE! The oil HAS TO BE changed by at least 5kmiles using the HIGHEST QUALITY full synthetic oil! Those factory recommended "extended drain" intervals is TOTAL B.S. !
@@TheOzthewiz Yeah I change the oil every 5k (instead of 10k like they say). I just use whatever 0W20 oil is on sale at the time and an AC Delco filter. It is an ex police Tahoe that had 160k on it when i bought it so it looks like they kept up on the oil changes because even with all the idling the motor is very smooth.
@@TheOzthewiz No, it's just they are having junk cars come off the line. Every car needs maintenance of course, but even with that, junk is junk. GM is not designing cars like Honda does.
I had a 2022 Escalade, threw a rod right before Christmas, GM replaced the engine. The wife and her sister were out house hunting, parked up at a new development, engine caught fire.
Thank you so much for the radio screen replacement,u old ladies radio stoped working because of that and the dealer wanted to sell her a new radio. 👍👍👍
As a mechanic at a dealership. You guys do know that it is all about quantity over quality! Profits is the only thing on their mind! They know it, because warranties are getting shorter and shorter, like 3 yrs/35k miles. They know right when the warranty is going to expire and the engine is going to take a shit! Trust me, I do warranty work every day! Happy Buying! We all fucked!
My 15 Silverado 6.2 LTZ AFM failed at 117k miles on cylinders 4 and 7. Dealer wanted 8k bucks to put same junk lifters back in. I did it myself for about 1500 bucks, BTR cam , LS7 lifters , full AFM delete from computer. She screams now , just drove a 1600 mile trip averaging 80 mph and still got over 20 mpg. Bulletproof now.
I’ve been buying Toyota and Lexus vehicles for the last 20 years. I can count on one hand the number of times I had to fix them beyond basic maintenance. Why anyone would buy anything else is beyond me.
Because there's no WOW factor with Toyota. You're only buying for the reliability. My DD is Tundra but my wife's is a Yukon. The Sequoia did not wow us. And we got a significant discount on the Yukon compared to the $15k markup on the Sequoia. When we resale in 5 years, we'll be ahead on the Yukon..... Everyone thinks Toyota has better resale value but that is only comparing MSRP and not purchase price
The engine can be fix cause I have done it and lot of times is caused by the valley pan gasket but you still have to replace lifters, head gaskets or just eliminate the system and make it bullet proof
I've replaced the CUE screen on my 2014 ELR, it was about a 2hr job going slow to make sure I didn't break any of the plastic tabs holding the dash together. I think I spend about $80 on the screen and about $10 for plastic interior pry kit. I didn't have cracking of the screen either, it just quit working. It's good to know you can spend so little on a luxury vehicle. I want one more Escalade before I retire and I'm wondering if it's worth getting a dealer's license so I can hit the auctions and learn how they work so I can get my next couple of cars much cheaper . Maybe when I retire a blown/bad engine Escalade cheap and a $10k low mile replacement engine and trans combo that I can do on my own might be the way to go.
I have been loyal to GM, but active fuel management is a dog. I think it is a government mandate thing. Government says you need better economy, so manufacturers have to find a way. As a Libertarian, I wish the government would just let people buy what they want, not what the government tells you what you want.
I had 2006 suburban wish i never got rid of it. Got the 2007 which was a nightmare. 2 engines under 150K. Stuck with my Land cruiser and sequioa and been amazing.
I happen to be a huge fan of this generation vehicle from GM and don’t particularly care for negative talk about such, but your presentation here gives me pause because you not only explain the truth you actually showed it and forced me to view truth head on, thank you I appreciate that. I still believe the reward is worth the drawbacks knowing these facts. You’ve done our community a great service Sir, I salute you!
Why are your kids animals? When we were kids we never hogged up our parents cars, no eating, drinking etc that had a great idea.... I'm thinking it's the wife that lets them hog it up! just sayin
Good ol AFM..... Been there done that. Sometimes you can luck out and all it needs is a cam and lifters, maybe a busted valve spring. Others its catastrophic and a piston hits a valve and its new engine time. I have been on the receiving end of both kinds of failures. What makes it even better is the engines with "dynamic fuel management that will allow it to run on as few as 2 cyl. So the crappy lifters that cause this entire thing are on all 8 cylinders not just 4. Seems like valvetrain failure is all but guaranteed on these engines. BTW, tuning alone and the Range device that disable the AFM system do not stop the problems from happening.The lifters can and do still collapse and get stuck causing the valvetrain failures. Been there as well.... The only way to truly fix it is a kit to remove the system entirely. That means a new cam, new non AFM lifters, a block off plate for the oil galleys that feed the system and programing to defeat it and keep the mill light off. I did one of mine after it failed and the cost was not really any different then fixing it with OE parts. And the real killer, that truck got on average about 1mpg better without the AFM than it ever did with it and all of the odd driveability quirks like the sometimes hard shifting, cruise to acceleration stumbles etc were gone.
@@CJColvin yes, frame off restored in 2021, 5/7 static drop, CPP suspension, 2017 L86 6.2 engine, 8 speed auto, LT2 intake, new interior by Snowden, Vintage Ac, etc. I’ve got a few videos of it on my channel.
@@CJColvin Texas Speed stage 2 DOD delete cam kit, LT2 intake, Speed Engineering Headers. These LTs need very little due to direct injection, continuous variable valve timing, 11.5:1 compression ratio and the 4:56 1st gear ratio.
Ok Craig to be completely honest you were losing me with the content but... i got to say this video blew me away from the active fuel management explaination to the flippin Typhoon air tool which I just purchases by the way.I will have to go back and re watch previous videos that I might of snoozed on.Bravo you earned your spot in my favorite things list.Thank you glad I stayed with you.
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Craig, really another gambling related sponsorship? I actually didn't mind the Hello Fresh sponsorship but you really have to stop with the gambling ones. You can do so much better.
Really admirable, hard working family man, businessman. Much respect.
@@Alix916yeah it doesn’t really come off as genuine when a majority of his audience is not old enough to gamble
Hey bro you know I mean no disrespect but you gotta get a mount for the phone !!!! You look away way too much while your filming 🤦🏾♂️ please bro the family depends on you and 50-60$ for a mount is nothing 🙏🏾
Craig I just found out I wasn't subscribed any more I didn't unsubscribe been wondering why I haven't seen your videos lately
2000-2006 was GMs overall best gas truck lineup in my opinion. You had the perfect blend of reliability, power, fuel economy (relatively speaking), affordability, and style.
because didn't have all emission crap on them.
I had a 2003 GMC Sierra with a 5.3L that needed a full overhaul at 47,000miles @ 2.5years into ownership. GM would only cover a half of the cost for the rebuilt engine after my heads developed two major cracks. I sold the POS and bought a Tundra in 2005. When I sold Tundra in 2016 it had 443,000 miles and still it ran with no issues. GM was always shit and will continue to be shit. Period.
@@dabig_guy2204 oh wow. I’ve always had good luck with that era. Can’t go wrong with a Yota though, that’s for sure. I’m trying to get a half million out of my Prius.
They were great trucks. They still had their issues though. BUT main issue was they rusted FAST in the northern states.
Still driving my 2001 Chevy Silverado - 308,000 miles and still running like a top. It's rusty but trusty. Had it 22 years and I love the darn thing!
Delete that active fuel management every new GM car you get.
The transmissions are a weak point as well on GM trucks so doing an actual internal delete of AFM as soon as you buy it voids the warranty and then you could be on the hook for major repairs that could’ve been covered under warranty unless your just talking about the delete that plugs into the OBD port which I would definitely recommend
There’s probably liability issues for Craig if he does it and then sells it on.
I’m sorry when ever a consumer purchases a vehicle from a used car dealer the chance that the vehicle will be a problem shortly after is 50/50
@@TheIrvingsylva There's a reason why people turn in vehicles earlier than you'd expect. If they just wanted something new every 50k, they'd lease, and everyone knows it.
did you hear what the mech said? "for like 1 mpg fuel savings"
I ran the numbers on the ford 5.4L. For the avg user with their bogus VVT system you would save about $4500 over 4 yrs. BUT at the end of the 4 yrs you need to replace the phasers and timing chain etc and the cost is...wait for it....$4500. So your net savings is Z E R O. "but what about the environment"? No, you save nothing. Why? because any emissions you save by reduced fuel consumption is negated by the production of the phasers, guides, timing chain, gears etc. Because it produces CO2 to cast and machine all those parts.
That's why a 20 yr old Pickup is way more "green" than a new tesla. The CO2 produced by manufacturing the pickup has LONG been paid off and now every year you drive it is a negative.
The world has gotten crazy paying $20K for a truck that needs an engine.
100% true
If it only needs top end work , 20g s not bad.
craig will sell it to ya to, hes scum
20K isan't really that much money nowadays when you're buying stuff like that Escalade
Price probably propped up by the value of the parts.
The issue with the 6-speed is mostly due to the transmission cooler thermostat that forces the transmission to operate at temps between 190 and 220F. This was done for EPA fuel economy as the transmission is slightly more fuel efficient when the fluid is hotter. The problem is that the friction material used on the torque converter clutch degrades much more rapidly at these very high temperatures, a problem made worse by the slipping that they program the TCC to allow. Anyone worried about the longevity of their 2014+ 6-speed should remove or disable the thermostat on the trans fluid line so that the transmission will operate at 140F instead of burning itself up.
The vast majority of AFM failures are due to the fact that the average vehicle owner waits way too long to change their oil. You can buy the fanciest high-priced synthetic oil you want, none of them can magically remove combustion byproducts (including fine carbon soot commonly associated with direct injection engines) and unburned fuel from the crankcase. Oil filters are not designed to capture these contaminants either. The only way to keep these contaminants out is to change the engine oil more often. If you don't, these contaminants form sludge in the oil. These sludge formations can clog the tiny oil passages and screens in the AFM system, causing a lifter to malfunctions and get damaged as the system turns on and off. The engines with a bad AFM lifter are most commonly owned by people that make it a game to see just how long they can stretch out their oil changes, or people that short trip constantly, often in cold weather, which is the worst case scenario for oil sludge. Even fancy full synthetic engine oils will sludge up if you're only driving 5 minutes and shutting it back down in the middle of the winter.
Guys that have had more than one AFM lifter fail are the unlucky ones that have an ignorant mechanic that doesn't read the service manual and didn't clean all the filters in the AFM system, so they replace the bad lifter, slap it back together, and another lifter eventually fails because sludge in the oil passages feeding the AFM system caused the system to malfunction yet again, or the VLOM had loosened and the mechanic didn't bother to make sure it was torqued down to spec, leading to loss of oil pressure.
good advice, thank you
My 2020 trailboss had lifter failed at 8k miles. I changed the oil at 2k miles, then at 6k. It had 2 oil changes at 8k miles. In my small town I had to wait a month to get it fixed because there were so many other trucks there getting the same repair. I don’t want to hear it’s a “maintenance” problem. It’s a GM problem. People do the same maintenance on Toyotas and fords, and they’re not failing at the rate of GMs.
I traded it in for a ford as soon as it came out of the shop. GM went from the best engines in the early 2000s to the worst now. Ford went from the worst in the early 2000s to one of the best.
@@lesterparker1594 All those failures are built in replacement functions that consumers never hear about. When you think about it its actually a good innovation that taps into the consumer perception of quality where there is little masked in a sea of low cost plastic. Consumers often miss the common sense of plastic and heat don't really mix, but don't take my word for it just see how many new vehicles are sold. It can also be said that the self creation of a replacement demand market helps stimulate the bottom line of business. Now the question in everyone's mind is how much innovation can the market sustain with little to no material impact.
@@rubear1848 of course it’s planned obsolescence. Everybody benefits except us.
Thank you for the detailed info. I bought my late model 2015 Escalade esv certified pre owned and I haven’t had this problem. I bought it with 31,000 miles on it and it now has 120,000 miles. This vehicle is nicer than the 2008 model I owned but does feel harsher on the bumps.
Sued GM in 2019-2020 and forced them to eat $10k on my c7. Brand new c7 with 146 miles and it was dead for 3 months. Never bought another new GM.
At least you bought American right ? I've seen a video that has the % of American made parts & the Toyota's / Honda's have way more American parts as a % in them then Chevy or Ford !
Do you think it was the active fuel management that failed in your C7? I bought a '13 gs, glad it doesn't have afm!
boycott gm
My 2019 has oil metal flakes and i told dealer about they said its fine well if that engines smokes i will sue them. I told them multiple times
@@ag4allgood who the fuck would buy an american junk box?
I live in Texas and originally from Indiana. I have been here for ten years but still marvel at how clean and rust free vehicles are here.
Yea same here, moved from the North East to Texas. I see Nissan Hardbodies and 80’s/90’s Toyotas and Hondas every day that look almost new.
About 4 years ago I got a 97’ ( 80s series) Land Cruiser as a spare vehicle because Ive always wanted one, it’s completely rust free with 170 thousand miles on it! And now it’s a classic car by Texas 25+ rules so I don’t even have to pass emissions tests anymore 😂.😊
Welcome y’all to the greatest state!!!
@@samtx5518 Thanks 🙂
Because we have no snow or cold weather here. It’s rare for us.
@@samtx5518
Ranked WORST to live in!
96-02ish Ford & Chevy trucks are about as good as it gets. Cheap parts & easy to fix when something breaks.
I have a 99 GMC suburban at 300k that’s still in excellent shape in regards to the body/interior..it needs $3,000 to $4,000 worth of work to get it back up to par, and for the last week or so, I’ve seriously been thinking that it might be a better option to just do that rather than buying a newer truck, based on your very statement. Last Friday I was told the Same thing.
“you’re lucky to own that platform..cheap to fix, easy to repair, and lots of support..invest the money and run it for another 300k”
I guess im just looking for more recommendations.
I have an Ls1 from a 2002 z28 in my 1985 IROC. Drive by cable, no AFM, just a basic Ls with Ls power. She’s been running without issue for many years, drive it anywhere.
@@angeldesigns1385 If the frame and body are sound, do it. Im guessing it has a 5.7l in it, those are about as reliable an engine as you will find in anything. The only real weak point for those trucks is the sun gear in the transmission. Im guessing at 300k its probably already failed by now and there are aftermarket upgrades available for it. The early 5.3l, 4.8l and 6.0's are good engines too. All the pre AFM ones were. I miss my 06 chevy silverado that i put 270k on. By far the best vehicle i have ever owned and i wish i still had it.
and they are still shit compared to Japanese cars
My 06 gmc Sierra 5.3 has 287k with original engine and trans ..I do my oil changes every 3500 miles and my trans every 50k I’ve owned it since it had 45k miles it’s been the best truck I’ve owned..I’ve replaced brakes some sensors and practically the whole suspension but as far as engine parts none..I love it ..still runs like new the idle is smooth like butter..
I also have 5.3 in my Chevy. What oil do you use on your oil changes 5w-30? Thanks
I have a 06 Silverado with 137,000 I just bought, what oil do you use and is it synthetic or regular?
@@michaeltipton1919 Mobil 1 full synthetic
That is truly the last of the good 5.3l engines. Just before they started with the AFM stuff in 07.
97 chevy suburban had this thing for over 22 years, 205,000 on it now runs like a horse 5.7
Cylinder deactivation was a failed technology for Cadillac in 1981.
Back then the technology just did not work. But now it does and the result is early engine deaths no matter who does it, GM, Honda, Mazda, Mopar, Ford...
I had a 81 Caddy Coup 8-6-4 - got it cheap in 83 and de-activated it was a decent car thereafter
I remember that too. The "4-6-8" nonsense. Too many nice Coupe and Sedan DeVille's in the junkyard because of it.
Direct gas injection is killing modern cars early. And servicing air conditioning on newer cars with r1234yf refrigerant is prohibitively expensive.
9 out of 10 people that experience an AFM lifter failure on their 2014+ GM engine did it to themselves by being ignorant/lazy and running their engine oil too long. Some of them are clueless about car maintenance in general and wait until a message pops up telling them they need to change their oil. Others are dunces that make it a game to see just how many thousands of miles they can squeeze out of their boutique high priced full synthetic engine oil. You can have the fanciest high tech engine oil on the market, it still gets contaminated with carbon soot, combustion byproducts, unburned gasoline, and other junk, none of which will get filtered by an engine oil filter. The only way to get rid of that junk in the engine oil is to change it. So a guy buys is $10/quart fancy engine oil and tries to push past 10k miles before changing the oil, and eventually the contaminants flow into the tiny passages of the AFM system, restrict oil flow, and a pin in one of those lifters gets stuck because it didn't have the oil flow to work correctly. The system "fails" and they go online whining about how AFM is junk when really it was their own ignorance that caused their lifter to fail.
LOL NO
It killed my sister's V6 Accord, it kills Corvettes, etc
I understand your exhaustion. I owned a heating oil company for 20 years and while it was financially rewarding, it was a killer in winter. A snow prediction would have a hundred customers looking for oil they did not need right away, emergencies at night, collecting could be tough, and then there were the rising and falling of oil prices. At least though, May, June and July brought a lull. You though, don't get a lull.
CarWizard clearly said GM trucks became garbage when Active Fuel Management was introduced.
Also, "Consumer Reports" gives the latest GM vehicles a MUCH worse than average reliability rating. There are exceptions: 2020--2020 Blazer, Trail Blazer, and Traverse which are BETTER than average in reliabilkity.
@@TheOzthewizgm needs to go out of business gm is for poor people
@@mattnorman5241 Hyundai/Kia and Nissan are for poor people.
CarWizard is blissfully unaware that AFM can be turned off with a tuner and eliminates the chance of an AFM lifter failure.
@@hochhaul He does know. Craig did also mention that transmission that comes with this truck is garbage too. I wouldn't buy it.
Projection on the Cadillac cue system is Apple CarPlay or android auto. It only works when a phone is plugged in at first, it may be wireless 😊
I actually didn’t know flying wheels had a TH-cam channel, I saw his ad for a 1995 V6 Camaro with 49,000 miles and I didn’t buy it, I’m 20 right now living in Rhode Island, and I hope that Camaro goes to a good home, some part of me wants it, but I just recently bought a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000gt with 62,000 miles, so I think everything worked out. Love from Rhode Island!
Hello Craig I enjoy your videos . I have a small used car lot in new mexico and it's nice to see someone who can relate to the struggles nobody talks about. But watching your videos reminds me I'm not the only one stressed out with the junk thats out ther. These videos help with my buisness. Much appreciated
New Mexico, those illegal aliens must be everywhere, how do so many find housing
@@matt7iron😂 harsh no?
The moment you realize your car dealership transformed into your car collection 😂 🤙 4:45
My 2021 suburban motor just went out. Lifter number 5 collapsed and got free in the motor and destroyed everything. The dealership put a new one in thank God I have a warranty. Almost 13000 later I give up on Gm.
😂😂😂😂😂 boycott gm
This is why I'm happy to drive a 1999 Toyota Avalon with 255,000 miles, still running strong💪
My ‘12 Burb that we tuned the AFM out of has 214k miles. ;)
DOD AFM costed me $4000, the lifters on my ‘15 Camaro SS went out at 21k miles. And for me to remove it I had to pay an extra $4000 for the stage 2 cam and tune. If I would’ve know that this was an option I would’ve done it but now I still have it and it’s just an absolute nightmare because I fear that the lifters will go out again.
Why would GM put AFM in an SS Camaro? That makes as much sense as a screen door in a submarine.
@@charlescurran1289 Helps the meet CAFE standards...
@@MrMartell77 Yeah, I agree but the savings made on a halo car like a Camaro that sells in relatively small numbers can’t help that much. What next AFM on Corvettes?
Dammm I didn't know this was a issue with the Camaro as well smh...
the best Escalade of all time is the 2002-2006. No AFM. GM failed with cylinder deactivation with the 1981 ElDorado and decided to do it again. My dad had a 1981 Eldo. Also, all those electronic gizmos. What a nightmare to repair.
The 2007 and 2008 have a engine with afm but it’s disabled..the 2009 is a 1 year only 6.2 that has same engine as my 2010 Sierra Denali L9H vin 2. No afm…so you can grab the 07-14 body SUV’s but only the 3 years I mentioned..2010 onward they went with l94 6.2 and it had afm…but don’t get the suvs with the 5.3 in 7-14 cause they all have afm in 5.3…I love my Sierra Denali and it’s 403hp L9H… no afm and runs killer…I absolutely love the next truck that came out 14-18 but that 6.2 had afm and it scares me
@@toddprater14 it's a real shame one has to know all this to avoid the crappy AFM. It was designed to satisfy the govt CAFE standards by adding a miniscule 2MPG ( if you are lucky)
GM does not care they break down after the warranty, in fact, they like it to do so.
@@steveosgood9182 very true , it is a shame cause gm’s trucks and suvs are the best looking out of the big 3 in my opinion, and that they do not care as long as the vehicle makes it to warranty they’re safe…can you imagine having a 84 month loan at 1200 a month and the engine destroying itself 3.5 years after purchase and you have 42 more payments to go out of warranty and it doesn’t run no more? New vehicles are junk, I’ve said anything past 2013 is basically over complicated crap with too much electronics.
All those failures are built in replacement functions that consumers never hear about. When you think about it its actually a good innovation that taps into the consumer perception of quality where there is little masked in a sea of low cost plastic. Consumers often miss the common sense of plastic and heat don't really mix, but don't take my word for it just see how many new vehicles are sold. It can also be said that the self creation of a replacement demand market helps stimulate the bottom line of business. Now the question in everyone's mind is how much innovation can the market sustain with little to no material impact.
What's AFM...?
I have a 2016 Cadillac Escalade Platinum currently at 132k miles only issues I had was the third-row seat motor went out. Drives like a champ!
I bet most of these problems are owner related. Most people don’t even change the oil anymore.
Congrats, send it to the GM museum before you eat your words
You should have him build the 5.3 and 6 liter engines with the AFM Delete lifter/cam set up. If I were buying a used GM and you told me the engine was not only rebuilt, but was rebuilt using that delete kit, I'd pay for it, knowing I would have a more dependable engine under the hood.
Craig with the “back in my day” 😂 as a 32 year-old boomer I feel ya
34 year old “boomer” myself! 🤣😂🤘🤘
@@angeldesigns1385 "Hey! You crazy kids get off my digital lawn!" -60 y/o actual boomer! 😀😄😄
By definition, you're a millennial. Baby boomers were born before 1964.
You guys aren’t even close enough in age to be a “boomer/boomers”. Just say’n.
@@luvyesmusici4886 it’s a mentality
Gotta love the public's love for these behemoths. Outrageous purchase price?...check. Lousy gas mileage (even with the cylinder deactivation crap)?...check. Limited rear legroom and cabin height for its size?...check. Premature rust... particularly under the doors (which is pretty much unfixable btw)...check. Transmission issues?...check. Engine issues at lower miles (just enough to be out of warranty)?...check. Hanging like a barge?...check. And despite ALL of these weaknesses and known defects the public goes weak at the knees at the mere sight of one. Craziness.
That's why I got rid of my yukon,gas pump and lifters failed in a 2 month period I fixed and sold it,I got an acura made by Honda,I'll never buy a gm product again
LS -Swap . They are bulletproof engines . 💪🏼💪🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸. Nice looking vehicle .
GM's motto: "theres a sucker born every minute"
and people are dumb enough to buy gm
I do the plastic cover like you to keep in good condition the carpet 👍
Any used GM V8 engine after 2007 is a crap shoot. My 2005 Silverado has 283,000 and still runs great, none of those AFM issues. They made the best engines before 2007.
You're 100% correct! Pre 2007 GM engines last forever .. 2007+ is unreliable junk
I bought a new 2021 Escalade and the valve train went bad on one side of the engine. They told me the other side will fail as well, I sold the car soon after.
I have a 2017 Ford Explorer with 240,000 miles, original engine and transmisssion and runs better than a new car.😁
Yep, on the CUE screen. Wife's SRX CUE failed in typical fashion. Dealer (purchased it used) foot the bill for the aftermarket replacement and the only stipulation was that I install it myself as they were not a GM dealer. They said no problem and accepted my email saying I would take full responsibility for the install and they would not be held responsible if it failed again. No problems at all as it is going on its third year with absolutely no typical GM failure issues. The dealer was very accommodating and I could not say enough good things about how cooperative they were.
To answer the question what "Projection Device" screen is, it's for GM MyLink functions for Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Plug in the phone through USB, it will detect it and switch screen.
Hey craig , have you been to the mgm casino in springfield ma! Shouldnt be that far from here you are in new hampshire! Its not that big but has all the gaming and sports betting and plenty of restaurants!
Very nice escalade! I love how much room they have. Great deal. Please supercharge it!
I bought a 2007 Avalanche in late 2010. It had 58,000 miles on it. It has an LS3, 5.3 liter displacement. At around 115,000 miles, it started throwing error codes, system failure lights (traction control) would activate. Turns out that I had a misfire in my #7 cylinder. Displacement on Demand (DOD) and Active Fuel Management (AFM) use a complex arrangement of solenoids and special lifters to shut off cylinders #1, #4, #6, and #7. Inside the closed valley area there are four stanchions that carry oil to solenoids that feed the intake lifters for those cylinders. The engine computer (ECM) senses you can run on 6 or 4 cylinders and shuts the oil off to two of the cylinders at a time. Your display on your dash will say you are running in 4 or 6 cylinder mode if any are shut off, running in 8 cylinder if all cylinders are firing. Those lifters without the oil, do not work to open the intake valves on those cylinders. The cause for the failure is usually an extended oil change frequency that may allow dirt to clog the stanchions or solenoids which keeps those lifters from getting oil when reactivated by the ECM. My solution was found online. I found a guy who reflashes ECMs to make them non-DOD or non-AFM. He had a list of parts that I would need. I have also found that Summit Racing lists a kit to delete the AFM on an LS engine. At a minimum, and to eliminate the AFM altogether, you'll need a new camshaft, a set of standard lifters, a new valley pan, a top end gasket set, and new "stretch to torque" head bolts. All parts (except gaskets and bolts) need to be for a non-AFM application. This was the first LS I had taken apart (top end only) and I only saw taking the heads off as the means to get the lifters out. I have heard there are some trick methods, but at the time, I didn't know or see any other way. I did it with the engine in the truck but pulling the engine and putting it on an engine stand may have been easier given I was working outdoors in South Carolina in the summer. Going ahead and removing the hood, fenders, and inner fenders would have yielded more access as well. I did the swap at 118,000 miles and the truck runs great at 159,000. If I were doing it again, I would have gotten a hotter cam or a hotter cam/lifter/pushrod/rocker arm package from someone like Comp Cams and maybe some better breathing heads. It's apart, now's the time to upgrade if you are going to. I'd also get a complete top end bolt kit from ARP and I'd make sure to use anti-seize compound on all bolts going into aluminum parts such as the block or heads. And again, since it's already apart, a new timing chain makes sense. Of course, I had to send my ECM off to be reflashed, but it was done and back in my hands within a week. Good luck and have fun. Oh yeah, all the parts came to less than $500.
Ls3 was a 6.2 not a 5.3
DOD delete is a great option. Escalade convertible no DOD, LQ9 6.0L 345 hp! Is tried true engine!
I’m loving all of your content PLUS your delivery! A quick suggestion: if sponsorship isn’t able to happen from a mic/recording equipment company, I think that investing in a little lapel mic would really elevate your videos… especially when going to auctions and the camera doesn’t know to pick up YOUR voice over the background cacophony of an auctioneer.
TLDR; you’ve got killer opinions and experiences - we want to hear them! Can we get this man a mic??
Love my camry. Love my accord. No worries at all.
When you do the repair you delete the AFM lifters, valve body and use a regular camshaft. Send out the computer for a reflash and no more AFM. Engine will now go 250k miles. If you just fix the AFM it it will happen again. Deleting it is the way to go. Texas Speed sells the kit for $1200 bucks. Its about a 10 hour job to do the delete kit.
Long time fan I own only Lexus and have not had a vehicle in for more than maintenance for a decade. Why keep buying Audi GM etc.
There is a known issue with these engines as well as a class action lawsuit..correct?
AFM. Program out as soon as it leaves the dealer. Active fuel management KILLS engines.
@@TheBandit7613 that's no guarantee. The junk lifters are still in there if you just program it out. The only way to truly fix it is to change out the hardware.
I had a 6.2 that i programmed the AFM out of it with a Diablo tuner about 5 min after it left the dealers lot with 7 miles on it. It still had a lifter failure with about 20k on it.
I got 2020 Z71 first thing i done was got the pulsar LT programmer , no issues so far 50k miles now
that's was a really great video, nice to see the whole process from beginning to completion and potential profit. very inspiring , loved the planning involved to get the finished product. one of your best edited videos , looking forward to more
So elaborate / so intricate BTW its a GM with so many problems including the ENGINE. So with all those fancy features I'll take my 2016 Mazda MX-5 Club soft top ANY DAY ! I do the maintenance myself - tire rotations / oil changes / transmission oil change .... so easy to work on ! Its my daily drive in Northern Illinois with the winter tires sitting stacked on a dolly in my garage. Costs are cheap to run even putting premium in the tank.
Girl's car. An who in they're right mind would live in Northern Illinois?
Couldn't pay me...
@@TheBandit7613 The most raced car in the WORLD !
BTW , anyone that says what you said HAS'NT Driven one guaranteed !
Hey dude : you have to train your kids better. Make your kids clean up after themselves .. they won't make a mess after cleaning up after themselves too many times.
He doesn't have to do anything.. You're telling a grown man how to raise his own kids? 😂 Focus on yourself and your own family
@@Ak47777-lyeah shit turds that will grow up and enter society with us. There already enough shit turds out there already
Where did that come from
I actually agree. They are too old to be leaving messes. My dad wouldn't allow us to do that.
@@Ak47777-l You got to train them right in the beginning. My old man made me wash his cars when I was little inside and out. H@ll no will any kid will do that to my car then leave and don't clean up after themselves ...are you kidding me ??? You deserve Respect !!
6:00 how do you have time to play video games?
11:43 the torque converter slips when the engine cut off cylinders. So the engine doesn’t shake. This would be ok if people changed the transmission filter.
If you regularly watch Scotty's Channel, you would know that most GM products took a dive in quality since the early 2000's. Just don't make them like they used to and everything is built to fail when the warranty is up.
Also any engine management that deactivates the cylinder s to save gas is also known to wear an engine prematurely. I have MDS on my Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Hemi. I have to remember to deactivate it every time I come out of Park. My engine sounds like it's running rough when in eco mode. I have read on many forums to do this to prolong the engine. Plus frequent oil changes like every 3,000-5,000 miles will go a long way to save the engine.
Stay away from those Audi's too...😂
I have the same thoughts. Glad, at least that you can easily deactivate by using the -/+ buttons on the steering wheel.
I have better things to do with my time than watch Scotty. And my time isn't worth much to begin with. I hope his plastic surgery heals up nicely though.
@@dougfisher1813Scotty is so annoying
@@christinesommerfeld9815
Scotty said you're annoying too
I recently bought a Palisade Calligraphy and it has all that and more except for the 5 DVD players and the cooler. Leather, expensive trim, electric mid and rear recliners, all 3 rows heated seats, first two rows ventilated seats, etc. etc.
What about all the metallic sludge that’s in the engine even after the cam and lifters are replaced?Unless you strip it do and hot tank the bare block and heads you won’t get it all
I've heard the bearings need replacing as well
2015... Best looking Escalade of them all IMHO. Great video! I did not know they had these serious issues. Sad... The BIG THREE need to do better!!
I'm impressed it lasted that long. My Grandpa's 2019 Chevy Silverado 5.3 engine completly exploded at 8k miles. It was covered under warranty, but still unacceptable.
gm😂😂 keeps you in the poor house
@@mattnorman5241
Get a Japanese car or get suckered into repairs 😂
My cousin told me at his fm dealership there are currently 4, 6.2 gas waiting for new engines all 2022 model year , bad crank bearing took the motor out .
These only have between 9000 and 12000 km!
So good to see your comment ..was looking at 23’ Sierra denalis and of course 6.2 only…too many vids and comments on peoples engines grenading.. I’m just gonna keep my 10’ Sierra Denali with 6.2 that doesn’t have afm and maybe pay to have some rust fixed and repaint whole truck…79899 was sticker on the 23’ i looked at too much money and after the 3/36,000 warranty ends your on borrowed time it seems …older is better I guess
All cadillas with CUE had this issue. Replaced on my old ATS with ease.
There are 2 versions so must be specific even with universal and paid about 25 bucks. I think sun beating on the screen possibly causes the issue.
If your that far in to repairing the engine, like all the way down to pulling the cam and lifted and such then you might as well just delete the afm/dod and then not have to worry about it anymore. Alex from Legit street cars did this on his 6.0 in his caprice police car.
What good timing on your video. My wife wants a 2016 Tahoe, which means I'll have to get rid of my 2003 v10 excursion. I told her the excursion will outlast the Tahoe easily but she thinks I'm crazy. I showed her your comments on how older cars compare to newer and she just shook her head. I tell her they don't build them the way they used to.
your wife wanna put you in the poor house 😂😂😂
I'll buy your excursion when you go to sell it....
@@2006mrderrickh its for sale
The 2014+ AFM engines are fine if you change your oil every 3 to 5k miles. The 6-speed issue is due to a thermostat on the transmission cooler and there's a TSB instructing dealers to replace it for a thermostat that keeps the transmission about 50 to 60 degrees cooler, so as long as the transmission isn't currently exhibiting symptoms of a bad TCC, it's probably fine.
@@hochhaul well, I got a 2016 Tahoe, we'll see how it goes.
We wish we time to see your company. Thought about it too late. Been up in Brattleboro, VT. Getting rained on.
I feel you Craig on the car quality!!! I recently purchased a 78k mile 2018 Tahoe Premier with everything in it. My "Dream Truck" until it wasn't. Started slipping at 82k miles, Needed a tranny. HID bulb cost me $260 due to where it's mounted. Front Magnetic air ride strut, $860, Motor mounts $1,340 with Exhaust manifold gasket. The battery voltage regulator was going, side traffic proximity sensor was going. Rear defrost connector cable replacement requires a glass company to install. I installed a Range Technology DOD disabler to keep in V8, That was cool but I lost trust in that car and traded. Guess i'll start looking for a 96 - 02 Viper GTS. We share that same 90's dream car.
dont buy gm boycott them
I’m sorry to hear you have had so many problems with your vehicle. You deserve better.
@@lotsofthisandthat9791 if he wouldnt brought a garbage gm product he wouldnt had that problem
I’m old school.
Purchased 3 hemi’s in the last 12 years; all got the MDS Delete Kit first 100 miles
😉
Smart Move!
My parents 1985 Toyota mini van had a ice maker/fridge in the center console.
Everyone always asked about. I took my driver's test in it and my instructor even asked about it.
Lol. I sold new Toyotas in those days at a metro store in Houston. The first van we received was sold for $2k before it ever hit the dealership based on the paperwork Toyota sent us.
The customer was so happy. When they came to pick it up it was like a media event.
Which dealer ? My step dad owned a Toyota dealer back then named “ Gulf Freeway Toyota “ on the south side of Houston .
I worked on a bunch back in the day. The vans with the fridge were pretty rare. Only seen a couple with that option. I can't recall anything else having that. Some people thought it was just a cooler. No, it's definitely a refrigerator.
I had a 18 back in 2018 and loved it, hands down the best placement for a phone charger on console.
Traded it in for a new expedition max, the cell charger location is terrible on fords.
There is a super simple solution to the carpet mess in your vehicles. Don't let the kids eat food inside the car and don't let them drink anything but water until you get to your destination
This dude whines about everything.
This solution is too simple. Can you make it more complex please?
Good thing you have this TH-cam channel as a supplemental income, ma brotha. You've had some of these cars for a while, including that super nice low mileage V6 camaro. The American people must have started feeling the pain and quit buying so much and/or so often.
Man, I have a question, please let me know what do u think?
Would you recommend Specializing and focusing only on one type of cars? For example, selling only wagons or minivans... Or Hybrids only?
Do u think that is better? or selling everything?
just find a model you can buy at a good price and sell quickly personally i found camrys to be a car which sell fast and you can buy pretty cheap and need only small repairs
I havw an 07 Chevy Avalanche which has the same AFM and I had to tear down my engine twice for bad lifters it is an terrible job lol. If you have this engine, do the DOD delete or buy the Range modulator that will keep the engine in V8 mode at all times.
My last 3 GM trucks lasted about 30,000 miles. That's all modern day vehicles with AFM are good for now. Lifter and trans issues are frequent. I purchased a 2006 Silverado with no AFM and put 130k miles on it in the last 8 years.
You don’t hafta go that old even though the 99-06 trucks are bulletproof…just grab a 07-13 Silverado or Sierra with the L9H 6.2 (vin 2)no afm in the 07-13 trucks (6.2 only)..
Iv got the same color 17 escalade and dealing with the same exact issues. My 05 escalade was a ultra reliable tank for yearssss. I should kept it and had rust repaired. Big thanks though about the fuel management disabler info. Got one on the way now.
get rid of that pos😂😂😂
i now call them garbage motors because all of their new v8s are oil burning trash
I've called them Garbage Makers myself!
do your marketplace ads every not get any messages? what has been your best tip to sell more
So sad 😢 ….that’s why I’m going for a Lexus, very reliable …
I put 380k on a 2005 ES330 with just basic maintenance
I own Kansas City Auto Electric and just did a QUE screen two days ago on a 15 Escalade. You mechanic is right on the money of 2 hours.
Not cheap to purchase. Become a partial niche dealer. Focus on Lexus GX460's. Run forever and last of the reliable V8"s.
RIGHT ON! The GX460 has the best longest lasting engine on the market currently. I'm in the market for one.
My 2014 CTS. New engine at 60k miles. New trans at 72k miles. I had purchased extended warranty thank God. I also replaced the cue screen. New turbo, intercooler, rack and pinion, oil pan, it goes on and on all under warranty.
LTG 2.0? I have a 2014 CTS I bought with 60k, it's got 80k now. I've got the 3.6 twin turbo Vsport. Is your rack electric as well?
@@SeanPennII yes 2.0 I'm not sure if the rack is electric or not, sorry
@@4Peta20get rid of it
@mattnorman5241 the problem is its like a new car now
@@4Peta20 its trash if you had to replace it common sense would say get it replace and sell not keep it
These engines are wildly inconsistent. We have a 2015 Tahoe with 225k on it and no issues with the motor. AFM activates as it should and no weird sounds from the motor. The thing is it seems to take out engines with low miles, moderate miles or even high mileage motors with no warning and that's the scary part especially if you're on a road trip.
The "secret" to the longevity of these "bad" engines is PROPER MAITENANCE! The oil HAS TO BE changed by at least 5kmiles using the HIGHEST QUALITY full synthetic oil! Those factory recommended "extended drain" intervals is TOTAL B.S. !
@@TheOzthewiz Yeah I change the oil every 5k (instead of 10k like they say). I just use whatever 0W20 oil is on sale at the time and an AC Delco filter. It is an ex police Tahoe that had 160k on it when i bought it so it looks like they kept up on the oil changes because even with all the idling the motor is very smooth.
get rid of that pos 😂😂😂
@@TheOzthewiz
No, it's just they are having junk cars come off the line. Every car needs maintenance of course, but even with that, junk is junk.
GM is not designing cars like Honda does.
I have a 2017 Cadillac that’s been in the shop since February. Haven’t seen it since then. Still gonna be months long wait for parts.
😂😂😂😂😂 gm making you poor
Remember hearing rumors about Chevy engine problems being INTENTIONAL😡
Happened to the Australian DOD LS powered car from 2006 till they closed the doors in 2017.
Im from GA in Atlanta area but he did all that great work on that caddy fix motor and you didn't give him a plug in on your channel 😮
I had a 2022 Escalade, threw a rod right before Christmas, GM replaced the engine. The wife and her sister were out house hunting, parked up at a new development, engine caught fire.
What, the new engine caught fire?
Welcome to the HYUNDAI/KIA club!
get rid of gm
Cool
Thank you so much for the radio screen replacement,u old ladies radio stoped working because of that and the dealer wanted to sell her a new radio.
👍👍👍
As a mechanic at a dealership. You guys do know that it is all about quantity over quality! Profits is the only thing on their mind! They know it, because warranties are getting shorter and shorter, like 3 yrs/35k miles. They know right when the warranty is going to expire and the engine is going to take a shit! Trust me, I do warranty work every day! Happy Buying! We all fucked!
My 15 Silverado 6.2 LTZ AFM failed at 117k miles on cylinders 4 and 7. Dealer wanted 8k bucks to put same junk lifters back in. I did it myself for about 1500 bucks, BTR cam , LS7 lifters , full AFM delete from computer. She screams now , just drove a 1600 mile trip averaging 80 mph and still got over 20 mpg. Bulletproof now.
I’ve been buying Toyota and Lexus vehicles for the last 20 years. I can count on one hand the number of times I had to fix them beyond basic maintenance. Why anyone would buy anything else is beyond me.
Hondas are good too =)
Because there's no WOW factor with Toyota. You're only buying for the reliability. My DD is Tundra but my wife's is a Yukon. The Sequoia did not wow us. And we got a significant discount on the Yukon compared to the $15k markup on the Sequoia. When we resale in 5 years, we'll be ahead on the Yukon..... Everyone thinks Toyota has better resale value but that is only comparing MSRP and not purchase price
toyota is boring!!
I put my Sierra in Manual Mode and click up to 5. The AFM does not cycle on/off when it is in that position.
I have a suburban that crapped out because of the same AFM garbage!!
The engine can be fix cause I have done it and lot of times is caused by the valley pan gasket but you still have to replace lifters, head gaskets or just eliminate the system and make it bullet proof
Yeah they make a good vehicle it's called TOYOTA!!!!
Is the escalde for sale im very interested
DOD=Dead On Demand
I've replaced the CUE screen on my 2014 ELR, it was about a 2hr job going slow to make sure I didn't break any of the plastic tabs holding the dash together. I think I spend about $80 on the screen and about $10 for plastic interior pry kit. I didn't have cracking of the screen either, it just quit working.
It's good to know you can spend so little on a luxury vehicle. I want one more Escalade before I retire and I'm wondering if it's worth getting a dealer's license so I can hit the auctions and learn how they work so I can get my next couple of cars much cheaper . Maybe when I retire a blown/bad engine Escalade cheap and a $10k low mile replacement engine and trans combo that I can do on my own might be the way to go.
I have been loyal to GM, but active fuel management is a dog. I think it is a government mandate thing. Government says you need better economy, so manufacturers have to find a way. As a Libertarian, I wish the government would just let people buy what they want, not what the government tells you what you want.
I had 2006 suburban wish i never got rid of it. Got the 2007 which was a nightmare. 2 engines under 150K. Stuck with my Land cruiser and sequioa and been amazing.
I happen to be a huge fan of this generation vehicle from GM and don’t particularly care for negative talk about such, but your presentation here gives me pause because you not only explain the truth you actually showed it and forced me to view truth head on, thank you I appreciate that. I still believe the reward is worth the drawbacks knowing these facts. You’ve done our community a great service Sir, I salute you!
Why are your kids animals? When we were kids we never hogged up our parents cars, no eating, drinking etc that had a great idea.... I'm thinking it's the wife that lets them hog it up! just sayin
Good ol AFM..... Been there done that. Sometimes you can luck out and all it needs is a cam and lifters, maybe a busted valve spring. Others its catastrophic and a piston hits a valve and its new engine time. I have been on the receiving end of both kinds of failures. What makes it even better is the engines with "dynamic fuel management that will allow it to run on as few as 2 cyl. So the crappy lifters that cause this entire thing are on all 8 cylinders not just 4. Seems like valvetrain failure is all but guaranteed on these engines.
BTW, tuning alone and the Range device that disable the AFM system do not stop the problems from happening.The lifters can and do still collapse and get stuck causing the valvetrain failures. Been there as well....
The only way to truly fix it is a kit to remove the system entirely. That means a new cam, new non AFM lifters, a block off plate for the oil galleys that feed the system and programing to defeat it and keep the mill light off. I did one of mine after it failed and the cost was not really any different then fixing it with OE parts. And the real killer, that truck got on average about 1mpg better without the AFM than it ever did with it and all of the odd driveability quirks like the sometimes hard shifting, cruise to acceleration stumbles etc were gone.
I’d pay $20,000 just to put 6 packs of B- Soda in there 🎉
If you disable the active fuel management do you need to install a different camshaft?
Yes. I think so. There are kits sold all over the internet that includes the camshaft.
Disable AFM... No camshaft. Delete AFM... Yes, you need a non AFM camshaft
Now you are coming back to your roots. This is why I started watching your videos'.
I have the 6.2 L86 Lt version in my 67 c10. DOD deleted, new stock TSP cam no issues.
Awesome brother, is you're C10 a restomod?
@@CJColvin yes, frame off restored in 2021, 5/7 static drop, CPP suspension, 2017 L86 6.2 engine, 8 speed auto, LT2 intake, new interior by Snowden, Vintage Ac, etc. I’ve got a few videos of it on my channel.
@@arnoldrodriguez3803 Awesome brother, is the 6.2L Ecotec stock or does it have some upgrades?
@@CJColvin Texas Speed stage 2 DOD delete cam kit, LT2 intake, Speed Engineering Headers. These LTs need very little due to direct injection, continuous variable valve timing, 11.5:1 compression ratio and the 4:56 1st gear ratio.
@@arnoldrodriguez3803 Awesome brother, are the heads ported and polished as well?
Ok Craig to be completely honest you were losing me with the content but... i got to say this video blew me away from the active fuel management explaination to the flippin Typhoon air tool which I just purchases by the way.I will have to go back and re watch previous videos that I might of snoozed on.Bravo you earned your spot in my favorite things list.Thank you glad I stayed with you.
Great video. Any quality car brands you can recommend? Plan to keep cars for 10 years.