Range AFM Disabler - Long Term Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ม.ค. 2018
- Opinions of the Range Technology AFM Disabler after using it in a 2008 Chevy Avalanche for 3,500 miles. If you found this video helpful and enjoy this type of content, please like and subscribe.
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It has been 15k miles since I first plugged in the Range device. Still no issues! Fuel economy is down approximately 1 MPG. We’re getting ready to flip 200k shortly!
Will it stop the lifters from tapping when D O D disable with this
No install before the tap
It was really wise of you to de activate the afm before one of those lifters failed. 👍🏻
Russell Vinson I’m doing the same rn!
So will this keep the lifter from collapsing or is there still the chance ?
I used my range when it had 146k miles. I’m rolling 300k as we speak! It’s worth it!
I have a 2018 GMC Sierra with only 21k miles and it was doing some crazy things. It would feel like you're driving side ways across a freshly plowed field. Local dealership kept saying they can't find anything wrong and charging a diagnostic fee. A service manager at another dealer knew what it was within 30 seconds of me describing the symptoms. Installed the Range AFM disabler and so far no issues.
If you wear gloves while installation. You will gain 5hp
ha ha lmao!
What's the length of the product
i did. how do you know that ?
😂
That's just mean you really couldn't think of something else to comment on about the video LOL
Good clear no-nonsense review, thanks.
Your honest approach to everything makes you easy to listen to and get advice from. It also makes me a subscriber.
I appreciate the nice comment. Thanks!
I've had this in my Camaro for about 30k miles and have not had any issues. Runs great and gas millage is about the same. I must say however... A word of caution if you live in a state that does SMOG testing.. When you pull out the AFM disabler it will reset the OBD monitors and cause your car to fail the emissions test. In that case just drive it around for a day or two before you take your car for the emissions test.
Yep, my 2008 impala ss failed emissions test. Took it to be inspected and removed the range device in the garage parking lot, and when the inspection was done two of the sensors failed showing not ready, EVAP and O2. In North Carolina it would have passed if one of the sensors only showed not ready. Took about 3 days for one of the sleeping sensors to come back to life after doing 3 diagnostic plug-in scans. The EVAP sensor is still asleep because the car's computer has yet to perform a test on it. I think it is correct to unplug the range device three or four days before your smog inspection so that the computer can reset the sensors and do the ready test. After 3 days of driving numerous miles and numerous cold starts, the diagnostic machine finally showed the O2 sensor had been read and was ready. EVAP still shows now ready.
Unplug the range device three or four days before your emissions test and drive the car normally so the car's computer can check the EVAP and O2 sensors
Great clear, informative, drama free, level headed review Hilltown. Wish more of TH-cam was like you.
Thanks for the kind words and the sub. Appreciate it.
Thanks for making this video! Straight and to the point. I went ahead and bought one can’t wait to start using it.
Thanks pal. Good luck!
I know it’s been 5 years but what’s your review on it so far?
Interesting product - I’m not a mechanic type guy although on the older vehicles ive turned a wrench or two. I think it’s cool that you have a workaround something that didn’t pan out as the manufacturer thought it might. Kept my interest through the whole video! Have a good one!
Thanks for watching Mark.
Another way to keep AFM disabled until you get this device or go full AFM disabler with new lifters, cam shaft, and pcm reprogram is to only drive in L or M (depending on truck model) and set it to the gear one less than your transmission actually has. If a 6 speed, set it to L5 or M5 so that is the max gear it will use. This will disable AFM.
Good job on the video... very informative!
Adding this after I get my truck back together. Third time in 3 years I've had multiple lifters fail. Finally ended up replacing the VLOM and essentially everything else to do with the AFM system but this will at least get me to the dealership to trade her in LOL. Great video👍🏻
Really good video my man,much appreciated...
Thanks bud!
Great Presentation...Step by Step...Thank You so Much !!!!!
I drive my truck for 6 years and no problem Using this device 👍
Great review!
Nice review and info
Great Review Sir!
Thanks bud!
Thanks for the video, it's very helpful in making a decision on switching to Range!
Ive had mine for over a year and works perfect. Not a single issue
I have a 2015 Denali with a 6.2. Not a good year I know. They just replaced engine as lifters went bad, among other things. I just ordered my Range. Interesting thing to know.... Driving in tow mode does not shut out V4 mode. Would have been nice to know before I tired a trailer up and down the West Coast! Great video, thank you! I will have to study that seafoam trick..... Baby steps! Looking forward to having my 8 cylinders back full time!
Who the hell buys a 4x4 to save fuel what the hell was GM thinking
It’s all about the MPG wars. Thanks for watching.
It’s the governments EPA that tell manufacturers they have to have a certain MPG avg. it goes across all there vehicles. So they have to save ever ounce they can.
Federal CAFE regulations
Wonder if the government knows where the missing oil goes!! Atmosphere maybe ....... that's good and green.
The Active fuel management will fail sooner or later...Do a "Delete kit "...remove the lifters, change v-plate, new cam (needs dealer cam learn) and make sure you plug the holes under vlem or valley plate and swap out your oil pump to a standard pressure oil pump and you can still use this device or pay $400-$500 to reprogram the afm. You will immediately notice improved horsepower and smooth idle...you lose about 1-2mpg but no headaches and very reliable. Good luck.
Just to make something clear, if you leave your AFM equipped truck in park it will always stay in V8 mode. As for the oil consumption, in order to get less friction the ring tension was reduced and the low tension rings let more oil get past. One of the service items for restoring a problem AFM engine is new rings. I had an 07 that failed at 101,000 miles and the ring replacement was the item that convinced me to go with a factory remain. If I was going to spend the money for lifters, cam, top cover, rings and other incidentals I wanted a guarantee. There's a limit to the amount of money I would throw at an engine with 101,000 miles. I do think that AFM failure can cause excess oil to get drawn past the rings and fowl them but that's not the main reason.
Great Review , I run one on a 2010 5.3 Silverado , works very well , helped with oil consumption considerably , can't tell any difference in mpg one way or the other.
That’s good to hear and others can benefit from it to.
Michael Proulx, I too have a 2010 5.3 liter Silverado LTZ. I'm glad to hear that you having great success with the Range device. I have been wondering about buying one and wanting to know from you, how long have you had it in your truck, have any lights came on light the ABS, traction control or check engine lights and have you noticed any issues with your transmission? The reason I'm asking cause of other reviews, but they have different years models and you have the same year make as I do, so I want to compare apples to apples, lol. How many miles do you have on your truck and how many miles has I been since you installed the Range AFM deactivation device? Thank you
wow...wish I had discovered this product before I towed a trailer full of heavy bikes from Springfield to El Paso and back in crazy high heat, on the way down it burned a quart of oil and the tranny was pushing the temp gage too close for my comfort, on the way back I used that tow button on the end of the shift lever, even though the RPM's were higher the tranny stayed cooler and I didn't burn any oil which now I realize its prolly because the AFM was deactivated. 07 Tahoe 5.3ltr 160,000mi. thanks Hilltown!
Your truck got a workout! I prefer trailer mode and run it most of the time unless I’m in stop and go traffic. Thx for watching.
So glad I found this video.. just bought a 2024 Sierra 1500 elevation. Being new to gmc, I didn’t know about this but from all my research, this seems to significantly fix these trucks issues.. makes sense because no engine should switch from v8 to anything.. completely stupid. Glad it’s a simple $200 fix though. I really do like the GMC Sierra out of all the other trucks I saw. I can deal with an issue like this.
I never run my engines the full 7000 miles I have 35 of these trucks burning $10,000 worth of fuel a month our oil gets changed religiously at 3500 miles. We never had any real engine, failures, 350,000 is the average mileage before I trade them in. I have done the oil test several times on many different engines that operate in different conditions and it was advised to me to change it at least every 4000, as for the cylinder delete of the AFM set up. Sounds cool. I just ordered my first one. everyone can do what they want on their own oil changes the last time at one of the big meetings I tend to go to. It was brought up that most the oil changes are not due to mileage but mostly due to the sierra club, if Ford Chevrolet, or dodge any of them would be tickled to death if you change the oil every 500 miles lol so it’s kind of up to the owner Great video.
Yeah I used to run the range tool before I bought my truck somebody had issues so I ended up swapping the cam and lifters doing a DOD delete.... Pcv valve maybe bad checks out if you have a oil consumption... monitor your oil pressure levels to on the truck if it starts skipping around you might have to change or clean the screen under the oil pressure switch and or you might have to drop the oil pan to change the rubber gasket on the pickup tube into the pump..
Thanks for the video man! I'm in need of a little more help. I have an 08' sierra as well and it has never showed my fuel economy on the cluster. Also does show mpg or V8 mode like yours after plugging in the AFM disabler. I saw in your video after you plugged in the AFM disabler, your cluster displayed your mpg and said it was in V8 mode. Did it show mpg before you had the plug in or is that an affect of the AFM disable. Thanks.
Just installed on my 2018 Sierra Denali and works perfectly
Any issues? How many miles did your Denali have when you installed this and how many do you have now? Thanks
Excellent review. I did the same on a 2011 Silverado 5.3 - seafoam & disabler and my oil pressure improved greatly.
will this work with a 4.8L LS ???
Good job catching it before it ruined your rings. My wife’s Tahoe was going through a quart a week when I bought one. Too late. We traded for a 19 Yukon with low miles and transferred the.Range to it.
I installed this 2 years ago on my 14 Silverado it's been in v8 since love it
Really good to know it really works...
@@mercedesbenzs600bash well worth the money you won't be disappointed
@@michaelpicozzi3910 Thanks my man...
@@michaelpicozzi3910 hey buddy, this product solving the problem with lifters fail? Tnx
I purchased the Range AFM Disabler in January 2019 and my 2007 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 uses no oil and stays in V-8 mode all the time.
Thanks for the helpful vote of confidence! I’m gonna give this a whirl
Can you leave it plug in for any period of time? Does it drain the battery?
@@bwest-yq3uc I've left mine plugged in 24/7 for a month and haven't had any issues, but I drive my truck daily. I believe the instructions recommend to unplug it if your vehicle is going to sit longer than a week without use.
@@ComedyBros5 Really good to know,thanks...
Just ordered 1 today for my 08 suburban with 115,000 miles cant afford and dont like the new ones
Awesome video.
Thank you!
Also change the PCV valve that is integrated on the drivers side valve cover. E z to do and helps a ton on oil consumption.
Yep, very true. Mine has the fixed orifice type.
@@HilltownCT I just replaced mine, did you have any white smoke before changing it? And did the change fix it?
Nope. Are you losing coolant?
does it work or just another band aid i'd like to know
There's an updated valve cover for the driver side of the engine that also relocates the PVC valve reducing this issue
I have a v6 Colorado and this thing was using 2 quarts between oil changes almost right away. Just got the Range AFM and it's working well so far.
Hows yur truck running now ??
just put mine in my escalade, so far works great
I had seen comments about battery drain when left plugged in. A parasitic draw check shows about 25 mA draw that shouldn't be a problem for daily drivers. 50mA is considered the max draw.
Thanks for doing the vid. I just ordered one for my Corvette. I can't comprehend why GM wouldn't make the AFM V4 mode a switchable feature to begin with!
Geez! Not even the Vette is sacred!?
Not make it at all, shit
What a joke. No one, no one at all buys a Corvette to drive it on 4 cyl. These manfacturers are still making this AFM and nobody wants it.
Govt mandates trying to save the world
@@theaceofspades485 you must have forgot that the fed govenrment mandates that all manufacturers must hit better mpg targets as per certain years , thats why they do it and thats why they will never offer the bypass option , they cant epa wont allow an overide of its own mpg demands for better mpg, but yes this sucks for us consumers i wlll definitely buy one of these things to save me an engine job
Had this in my Saab 9-7x for 4 years now. Have 191000 miles on my 5.3, and it uses very little oil, runs like new.
I have a 2014 5.3, started burning oil at 40k. Did the oil consumption test and after back and forth they replaced my pistons and rings at 48k miles under warranty. Im now 1500 miles on the new pistons and rings and havent used any oil yet. Prior to the replacement i was burning more than the GM threshold of 1qt per 2k miles. considering getting this product to shut off the v4.
I would if I were you. I had the piston ring kit done at 79k, but it eventually started burning oil again.
I didn’t see any comments but I also hear that the stock valve cover with the PCV valve has a tendency to get stuck open and lets oil through. A friend of mine who is a GM mechanic said that replacing the valve cover on the driver side should also help.
When my truck was 5 years old, under extended warranty, the dealer tried multiple fixes for oil consumption including something related to the PCV valve. Unfortunately, nothing worked and they eventually did a piston ring kit. All was well for 100,000 miles and then she started burning again. This device seems to have helped me quite a bit. Thanks for watching and sharing the advice.
I just picked up a used 2013 gmc sierra z71 with 82k miles last Saturday after trading in my 2003 silverado z71 with 175k. The afm scares me at this point. Haven't had any issues so far but I plan to change the plugs on it and run synthetic oil only. I drive it everyday mabye 10 to 12k miles a year. Thank God I have a powertrain warranty on this truck. So far no complaints
If I had known about AFM when I bought mine, I probably would've passed on it. It's still going with 206k on the clock. Good luck with your truck.
I'm looking into getting one just because I put duel exhaust on my truck and V4 mode sounds stupid. My Silverado is a 2013 and so far I have 96000 miles and it hasn't used a drop of oil so far. I change my oil every 5000 miles and use Castrol Edge. I didn't realize the AFM was such an issue. I'm definately going to get one and try it out. Thanks for the info
Me too sounds dumb with dual exhaust
Got a 2015 GMC Sierra with the 4.3 has 90k miles thought about one of these but i dont have any oil consumption issues runs great.
I have two of these trucks with AFM, 07 Silverado and a 08 Sierra with the 5.3...I had to replace the engine twice in 08 Sierra because of the AFM sistum before I heard about the Range disabler installed it and I have 40022 thousand miles on it with absolutely no issues with the engine I haven't done anything else to the truck just keep the oil an filter changed every 3000 miles and change the transmission fluid & filter every 80 thousand miles that's it...and no the 07 Silverado was consuming like 1to1and a half quarts of every 3000 miles with lifter tick, installed the range disabler absolutely on more issues. Zero oil consumption and no more lifter tick, I have over 230 thousand miles on it and it runs great. This device saved this engine.. These things are awesome 👍
Just bought one from Range was expensive especially since I live in Canada and got nailed duty price to door $290. Have a 17 High Country 6.2L one thing I noticed right away was no more transmission clunking which is caused by AFM I was told. As far as MPG can't say yet but didn't buy it for fuel mileage. Have the latest version and it does what it says no codes and doesn't run battery down. Left it plugged in for a month and didn't kill battery I think that issue was solved also throwing codes. Truck feels smoother but I wasn't that bad before either.
Yes , super expensive. Did you get it direct from their site, or Amazon or? Im also from 🇨🇦🇨🇦. I have a 19' z71, 18 body style. This AFM system is a bit annoying with the confused trans, and the back and forth 4v v8 switching. The v4 exhaust sound is pretty noticeable with full exhaust also.
@@02mp9696 Yes I bought it directly from Range buying it on Amazon you never know what your getting could of been used or sitting on shelf for years with old update.
Didn’t work for me on my 07 gmc envoy Denali with a 5.3. I plugged it in and headed on a 600 mile trip, ,3/4 of the way through, my check engine light came on and the engine quit firing on one cylinder. One lifter had failed to reset. So… did a full AFM delete, reprogram, and trashed the RANGE disabler. I haven’t noticed a decrease in fuel mileage, maybe because on the Interstate I drive 75 most of the time, BUT, it seemed to cure my oil consumption issue. The next trip I took, 750 miles, I used NO oil, normal would have been almost a quart.
A HUGE thanks to Crazed Performance for tools and tips for the Delete!!!
Make sure that you update to at least version 8.6 which should solve any problems. Range will update for you. Look on the box for your current version.
We're on year 2 or 3 I can't remember with ours; so far and still no issues. It seems to do exactly as it says.
I bought one on there website for my ram 1500 seems like a great product
I got a afm disabler and im extremely happy! Im not losing oil anymore I recommend this to anybody
How has it been so far ?
Enrique Maldonado great man i don’t lose any oil at all between oil changes and truck shifts way smoother
What year do you have?
B Wallace 2018
I’ve had this device on my 13 Yukon for about 8 months (since about 47k or so) with no issues at all. MPG did not change. I bought it for what I’m hoping will be a successful preventive measure.
I am hoping so myself, would rather not be replacing lifters and so on. Thoughts on preventative measures taken so far ?
@@LarsonFishing hows your truck going
Try Again - running good and strong, no issues. “Knock on wood” the device is still running good as well. All 8 of My cylinders are always firing, just as if hope, no lag or such.
I’m at 97k now and all is well
How is this going in 2022??
I was getting oil consumption and replaced the Drivers side Valve cover with the PCV and it helped a lot as well. I also have a Range and had no issues with it.
Year?
Where did you find the updated valve cover
@@Jdm22345 you having oil consumption?
@@tipsreviews7476 no not that I can tell but I have a 2011 5.3l with 56k miles so I’m trying to get all this stuff perfect so it’ll last 300k+ miles
@@tipsreviews7476 already got the range afm disabler to save the lifters
Put a catch can on it also. You’ll be surprised at the oil it collects. I used the Diablo intune3 to program the AFM out.
I agree with you. I put a catch can on my 2017 Silveratdo 5.3 and remove about a shot glass of junk every month. The EPA would rather you burn that junk back in your motor.
@@AStanton1966 I'm thinking of buying a PU with the 5.3, have you had any other issues with that engine over the 150,000 mile mark and are the exhaust bolts still in tact? thanks
@@bowe1978 I believe exhaust bolts aren't an issue for the GM 5.3's. I believe that they are an issue for the exhaust manifolds on the Mopar 5.7's. This is my second Silverado, I love them, especially for the automatic rear locking diff. Personally, I think buying any vehicle with 150,000 miles is a crap shoot. Stupid stuff happens at that mileage, especially if the previous owner(s) didn't take care of it: issues like water pump, head gasket, brakes, exhaust, etc. I haven't had any issues with my 2017 Silverado 5.3, but it doesn't have high mileage either. Personally I prefer the older Silverado's/Sierra's over the new models. My engine had the cylinder deactivation, going from 8 to 4. I fixed that my putting a Rang Tech on it. And now it stays in 8 all the time. I also put a Borla cat-back S-type exhaust on it, and love that as well. The newer 5.3's have dynamic fuel management and drop down to 1 or 2 cylinders. And to fix that, the aftermarket part costs about $1,000. Plus they have that auto stop/start. And I hate that feature! And any rate grab whatever V-8 you can. MOPAR isn't making anymore after this year. And I suspect other manufacturers will be following suit as well due to the friggin' EPA!
I have a 2014 Silverado with the 6.2 it's got 120k miles no issues with oil consumption but it's currently back at Chevrolet with afm lifter failure and possible cam damage . Chevrolet and I have had some pretty heated conversations over this shit !!
I can only imagine. Good luck Jim and I hope you come out on top.
I hear you brother - I just got my 2015 GMC Sierra 92k miles back from the dealer with the exact same issue. 3k$$$$ later my truck is back on the road! Oh and my powertrain warranty just expired literally three months ago!
Dude I just went through all this with mine. Had some heated conversations with the dealer and GM both. The dealer tried to charge me $8000 to fix the lifters, but I got it down to 3400. Truck is back on the road for bow but I've got a funny feeling it's gunna fail again soon even though I had all the lifters replaced and the afm. As long as it doesn't wait two years it's under a 2 year warranty. But I'm gunna be saving for a Jasper engine that comes without the afm crap on it.
Update, my truck just had the same failer yet again today, (4000 miles after having lifters replaced) and is going back in the shop. FML
my 2015 5.3 GMC sierra is at the dealer now with lifter and potential camshaft damage after hearing a knocking sound coming from the engine, they tried to charge me 2-3k to break down the motor to diagnose and then another 2k to replace cam and all lifters. I am exactly 1 month past my 5-year warranty on the powertrain. I told them i was gonna take the truck somewhere else and then they told me that GM was now gonna offer to pay 90% of costs and now I only have to pay $600-700$. He clearly knew what the problem was but were trying to milk me out of paying out of pocket.
today is monday, sept 16th, i got my range module earlier, plugged it in, here in hot ass florida,, i had to get a piece of rubber we use to help grip jar lids to remove it,, it's a tight fit, i drove around the block, not really enough to see the difference, my fuel mileage average before plugging in says 16.9 mpg, this coming weekend during our shopping trip, i'll see if i can tell a difference in shifting, dead stop acceleration speed etc. i got just over 21000 miles on my 2016 silverado, i only drive it on weekends, hopefully this helps with the oil consumption i noticed recently and the erratic transmission behavior and odd shifting , i left it plugged in, i don't think i'll have battery drain, time will tell, i got 10 bucks off, so 189 shipped, i ordered it last friday from colorado, here monday to florida, excellent speed
Not to many know either but the DOD system kills the life of your lifers as well.
I bought one of these for my 2013 gmc sierra cause I put an exhaust and I didn't like how it sounded like when v4 mode but I didn't knew it would end of saving my engine from a bunch of problems 😅
Since i purchased my vehicle it has never left v8 mode. Had it for a month it does have bigger wheels on it and lifted a bit. I dunno if thats why or if there is an issue with the afm. Just noticed low oil pressure and code saying change the oil pressure sensor
How did they know that they needed to plug it back in to get it to work again? Did the light go off or they just notice a lack of responsiveness?
What's your warm engine oil psi at 1500 rpms before and after using AFM disabler?
Exactly. I don't buy a truck for fuel economy
I do. My old bread van gets 19 mpg no matter how I drive and where I am. it just takes a tiny diesel and a light foot yet I can carry a lot of cargo.
Thank you for uploading your video. One question does this device help prevent the common lifter lobe cam failure by using it? Or it makes no impact on that regard?
From what I understand, it’s a preventative measure. I suppose that even with a disabler, an AFM solenoid could fail and cause lifter issues, but that’s just a guess on my part.
Cruz Deleon yes when the engine is running v4 on the long run the lifters will start making noise and colapse. With the engine running v8 full time it keeps all lifters running the way they supposed to be. Also if you can use an oil catch can it will help you to. Specially if you have GDI engine.
So CRAZY HORSE you think this really works, cus my lifters went out truck it’s at dealer replacing lifters but want to delete this AFM bullcrap b4 it happens again.
@@nahtai yes it really does. My friend had a lifter go out on an 08. Had oil consumption issues. Has had zero problems since and put about 60 thousand miles on the truck 3 years plus and thr disabled is still working great
Yes! The lifter and rocker problems are caused by those inactive cylinders starving for oil when the engine in running in V4 mode.
Question: is that where the oil pressure should be? Also where can we buy this?
Worth it
Hilltown, just curious about something, what kind of oil were you running before the install ? I had a similar oil burning issue in my 07 Sierra- (pre AFM engine) at 140K miles, switched from regular engine oil to a full synthetic which fixed the issue. I now drive a 2012 Avalanche and only run synthetic. I'm curious as to whether the oil burning issue at higher miles can be helped by synthetic oil or if I should think about a AFM delete at some point
Hey Ben, Castrol 5W-30 conventional.
I lost 4 mpg but works great!
I didn't catch the year of your truck ,unless you didn't say. I have a 2016 silverado z71, I ordered my range last night, shipped today. I'm in Florida so hopefully by next Tuesday
woofman It’s a 2008.
I just bought my truck at 145,000 miles. I have a cylinder 1 misfire that is random enough that the check engine light will turn it self off between the misfires. I haven't noticed that I burn oil. Is the damage done? Or do I invest in the range?
I read it can drain the battery if it sits to long glad you haven’t had any issues with that.
My question for the manufacturer is,
Why have a light that stays on if it can drain the battery?
Also, why is there a light at all?
I change my oil in my 09 5.3 lt every 3000 miles and I’m at 128k rn hoping to get to like 200 or 300k definitely buying this hate active fuel management on mine !
I'm having the same issue. . Changed both of my vehicles oil same day nd my charger says 80% oil life my truck says 18%. Goin to have to order this.
I put this on my 2016 Suburban. Had it a month and no trouble yet. Stays in the V8 mode. Glad it don't Change to the 4 mode it did that a lot pain in the A**
does the module have to stay plugged in the vehicle at all time when you want to disable the afm?
I had a 2007 Silverado that was eating oil also. It would lose a quart every 3000 miles. I found a TSB for a revised valve cover for the 5.3L AFM engine. I took it to the dealer since the oil consumption was documented as starting at 35000 miles on the truck. They explained that the oil was being splashed up on the PCB valve. The oil was being sucked through that system. The revised valve covers had a PCB splash guard installed to minimize the oil being sucked into that system. They wouldn't put it on my truck though since my vehicle had 96000 miles on it at the time when I found the TSB. Of course the TSB came out in like 2013 and my truck was a 2007 and way past warranty. Being a TSB and not a recall they had no obligation to put the new valve covers on my truck. I told them where they could put the truck and sold it soon after. So I don't think the cylinder deactivation has anything to do with the oil consumption. Search on
"10-06-01-008G:
Engine Oil Consumption on Aluminum
Block/Iron Block Engines with Active Fuel Management (AFM) (Install AFM Oil Deflector and Clean Carbon from Cylinder and/or Install Updated Valve Cover) (Jan 3 2013)"
Thanks for the comment. I too experienced oil consumption shortly after purchasing my truck used back in 2011. Multiple service visits later led to the PCV fix and ultimately a piston ring kit at 79k miles (thanks to extended warranty). Well, that was 100k ago and the problem is reoccurring. The ol’ Chevy’s getting long in the tooth, but I hope to keep her going a few more years.
Milltown, try using some Lucas Synthetic or Heavy Duty oil stabilizer. I just put it in my truck with 79,000 miles on it and I have had great success in past vehicles with Lucas oil stabilizer. I use it in my 98 GMC Sonoma with 2.2 liter engine. Truck has 280,780 miles on it. I have been using 3 quarts of Castrol Edge full synthetic high mileage oil and 1 quart of Lucas Pure Synthetic oil stabilizer. I don't remember the mileage when I start it but I know that it has been 3 years now and my oil consumption on this truck went from 3/4 of a quart at 3k miles to 1/8 of a quart at 3k miles, so the Lucas did help with the oil consumption and a lifter tick at start up. So I would guess that I have been using the Lucas in my Sonoma for about 40k to 45k miles
I’ve used one on my 2010 Chevy suburban after i was having random misfire and it fixed the issue but now I cannot pass the emissions. My o2 sensors are not getting ready and my bank 2 is not closing it’s in open loop. When I unplug it it does allow my o2 heater to work but it starts missing again. Does anyone know how to fix or have a number for them. Any help? Thanks
Gm tried the cylinder deactivation back in the 80s on Cadillac it was a failure back then also.
I never knew this was an issue, I've got a 2010 ram with a similar system and it's never had a single issue with the cylinder shut down.
I honestly think the DOD/AFM issues come, when people go 7000 miles between oil changes. With dirty oil,comes sticky/stuck lifters when they are locked out. 3500-5000 miles MAX, using good oil and a good filter.
I have a 2012 Jeep/hemi and am currently having this exact problem! I now need lifters and cam @120k 😡
I'm thinking about getting one for my 2012 Silverado, I Just had my lifters replaced at 87k miles, the mechanic did a great job and was thorough but I don't want this to happen again. Will this Range Tech work on a 2012 Silverado?
Quick question ❓ anyone know if leaving the range plugged in at all times will damage your lifters? I thought I read something about this question.thank you in advance.
Thanks you, for this video. I have someone trying to sell me there 07 Chevy Avalanche. I heard that particular model year was known to have constant A.F.M. failure issues. Perhaps I should purchase one of these.
If one (or more) of the lifters are going bad this will not help ya. The lifters will still collapse regardless
If one (or more) of the lifters are going bad this will not help ya. The lifters will still collapse regardless. If anything, I’d do the full delete kit with new camshaft, lifters and such.
I have a 2014 Tahoe with a new valve cover and catch can and still using too much oil. I installed this a month ago and now using even more oil!
I have an 06 Envoy Denali 5.3. I am got a new AFM Disabler from range and it doesn’t keep it in V8. I can hear it go and drone in V4 when cruising. They sent me a replacement and it still switches. Anyone have this issue?
Mine does the same flashes first on left then 2nd from left then goes to only solid right no matter if on or off.
Change your oil when you get to 50%oil life...that's the advice I got from a mechanic who seemed to know his stuff....
Waste of money
Greg B I would never go 10 thousand mile intervals better to just spend 40 to change your oil and be sure than push your luck and be out a motor
@@johnnytsunami6185 its because they are using full synthetic
@@madbroindustries Yes, and the more you drive it on a daily the more chance the oil has to reach a higher operating and let the oil filter do its job.
Would this also work for 2017 corvette? and does this mess with warranty?
SERGE I would go to the Range website and contact your dealer to be safe. Good luck.
I have a 07 suburban and I've been dealing with alot of weird vibration when the SUV switches from v4 to v8. I'm interested in this afm disabler. Would u recommend this to someone like me dealing with this problem??
Some have reported that it helps or solves that issue because its torque converter shutter when it switches. I don't own one though so just stating what I read
Absolutely! If it doesn't switch to V4 mode, there is no shudder and vibration. Many report better acceleration onto the highway also.
I have a 15 Silverado 4.3 v6 you think it’s worth getting , keep getting a stutter when in v4 to v6
My 2012 Tahoe judders when it drops into 4 cylinder mode and surges when switching back to 8 when coming to a stop. It has done that from new - sucks. I need one of these.
Yes, that does does suck! Range is still serving me well 10k miles later.
I’m just saying this as someone who has had both. I hate the range device. Always having to yank it when I needed to scan codes, undiagnosed hard shifts with the device plugged in, and the annoying lights at night did it in for me. I got a tuner (hp tuners I think) and I disabled it that way. I would strongly advise investing a little more and doing it that way. No lights, no hard shifts, no device in the way when you need it. $50 bucks more. No brainer
Dear author, I use this Range Device on my 2011 chevy camaro SS and do not like how auto transmission is shifting. Could you please advise. If I replace all 16 lifters, AFM and non AFM, will it help ? Or I need to replace also the valley cover ?
There is a delete kit. You have to replace all lifters the valley cover remove the sensor at the back of the valley then plug it off, then the fun part, the cam shaft needs to be replaced as well, or else it will throw codes like crazy also the ECU needs to be reprogrammed.........I think.
@@alfredocarpaneto5976 but i would to save dod afm system) is it enough to replace valley cover and lifters? stock engine
Will it shift to overdrive and stay in v8 mode?
ANOTHER ISSUE WITH OIL CONSUMPTION is to replace the valve cover with the pcv valve .My 5.3 was doing that.
If that device does what it’s supposed to do reliably, it’s worth every penny.I want 8 cylinders all the time.
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Side question: Do you think the Seafoam oil treatment was worth doing? Any change + - after doing it. Would you do it again?
Thx for the vid
MJ
Aside from how dirty the oil was when I changed it, I haven’t noticed a difference since. The topic of Seafoam is more divisive than politics, but based on my own research and experience, I’m a believer.
Same here. Seafoam products are great
Marvel mystery oil will help with lifter noise and lubrication right after doing sea foam
Hot shot secret works good for me
I'm about get a 2013 ppv caprice... is there a device for this car?
I've had one on my 2012 for 2 years, truck doesn't burn a drop in 5000 miles. (my oil change.)
Hi thanks for video.. did you happen to install on new truck.. does this range cause any problem with onstar diagnosis…?
It's on the new truck, but I've never messed with OnStar, so I can't answer your question.