In todays video I make a 35 thousand mile updated review on the Range Technology active fuel management (afm aka v4 mode) disabler. I constantly get questions about this product so a update was needed for new subscribers!
Bought this for my 1992 geo metro and all I can say is wow. At first I couldn’t tell if it was working, but after all these years I can definitely tell, my hair is thicker. And the mrs is pleased.
I got one for my '15 when I bought it in 2018...just upgraded to an '18 a month and a half ago. The same module for the '15 works for my '18 now...like you, it was the first thing I bought. I've only taken it out of the OBD2 port a handful of times...never had any issues. Such an awesome product! 🤘🏻
Been fighting cancer since 2019 finally in the clear and in remission, didn't have the $200 extra to buy this now my 16 Denali is back in the shop with crapped out lifters after a new transmission in not even a month 🤦♂️. Hopefully this helps man great video and thank you for pointing us in the right direction.
I have a 2018 Sierra and installed the same disabler. Works great and I’ve enjoyed it. Better throttle response and the transmission seems to shift better. Well worth the money!
Nice video, thats a great little box. My buddy lost oil pressure on his Sierra 60000miles. Got the delete kit and took it completely off his engine with all new internals, gaskets ect. Well worth the $1000 for parts.
I bought a 2016 back in January had 70k miles. I also bought the extended warranty. After about a month I bought the range device. Around 76K miles lifter went out damaged camshaft. Warranty company replaced motor total cost was around 12k bucks all I paid was 50 dollar deductible. Now new engine and soon as dealer brought me my truck I plugged by range back up. I don’t know who had truck before me and they more than likely let it go into V4 mode all the time.
Just got it for my 2019, I also have a full 3" cat-back. It changed my truck completely. The AFM in the newer 19-20 trucks are more enhanced than previous years. I've owned 2011 prior to and the 2019 is way worse when the AFM is enabled. Fuel mileage definitely decreased with the disabler but.. engine longevity is the most important! I highly recommend the module. Great video by the way
I've had mine in for 3 years now (or 40000 miles). 07 Silverado. Works great no issues. I've seen lots of videos where people say you have to unplug it but my light on the device shuts on and off with the truck. Never been unplugged.
I love it bro I’ll buy my like 2 months and no issues My truck very smooth now no oil consumption more power now never drain my battery always plug in 👍🏻 Very useful video bro thanks !!!
The wife's 2015 Sierra 6.2 had issues with collapsed lifters at 37,000 miles caused by the AFM, luckily it didn't damage the camshaft. In the shop for 10 days, all the lifters replaced, valley pan and pump replaced, all covered under the powertrain warranty. Soon as I got it home I ordered a range afm module for it and my 2018 5.3. Trust me you won't miss the cash one of these costs because if you are out of warranty and that AFM crap trashes your motor it will bump your wallet a minimum of $3K for shop repair.
Great video I totally agree. Love having AV8 truck instead of one that doesn't know which gear To be in or which cylinders to fire on. My opinion it is well worth the $200 spent I've been told that I would lose lots of gas mileage or gain lots of gas mileage. My average is about 19 miles to the gallon give or take I Have been as high as 23 and a 1/2 miles per gallon and as low as 15 depending on how my foot lies. Thanks for the great video
I have had mine for about 3 yrs. I bought it for my 2012 than I traded the truck in for a 2019 gmc. The range still works in that truck. I have never had 1 issue. Even if it quit I would buy another one. In my 2012 the truck used about a quart in BTW oil changes. After I started using the range it never used oil again.
I’m in! I recently had the third cat removed (California cat) not applicable in my state when I had a FM Super 10 installed with duals on my 2016 Silverado 5.3, that v4 mode drives me crazy with the droning noise. I’m definitely getting one. Thanks man great video!
I bought a used truck with 71k on the odometer. I installed the AFM disabler after a few hundred miles. At first, I didn't feel much of a change in the way the truck drove. I could tell the V4 mode was off, though. After a few more miles, I could definitely feel the difference in the throttle response and the way the transmission shifts. This device is money well spent.
I mentioned on another video that I have the range in my 2018 Silverado Z71 and love it. My truck was serviced just before i installed it, haven't thrown any codes yet and thanks for the info if I need to get it updated.
Awesomely explained video man, appreciate it! Also I know this video is a year old but I just picked up a 2018 Silverado 1500, if you do happen to see this would you mind me asking what your setup is? I want to lift mine and have been super undecided but yours is gorgeous! Thanks in advance 🤙🏼
I’ve had one on my 2011 Sierra now for 1500 miles of mixed driving. My mpg average has gone from 13.5 to 14.6. I no longer feel that sluggish lag when it’s going from 4 to 8 and overall performs better, I wish I had the first 80,000 miles I put on the truck.
wow, i have the 2018 work truck v6, this one is 18.1 average, I am wondering what this could do for me? something to think about. I drive a lot. I here because i am wanting to know more about this V4 thing i really never notice it. heavy foot. but with gas price going up, I started to pay attention to keeping it relaxed. then i felt my Truck sputter, I thought something was wrong. But then seen the V4. outside of that, I was 16.8 then after paying attention to how I drive, I notice I was getting better mileage. So I went on learning about fuel efficiency, with tire pressure, fuels oil changes and just about everything you can think of. I also carry a large payload in the back most times generator tools ladder rack wood. stuff. anyways I'm high and i had an early day so I'm online searching for stuff. lol
I have one as well works great. Only thing I didn’t know was when I went to get inspected it had codes stored in pcm so truck wouldn’t pass inspection. No engine light were on at all. The guy told me to drive it for 20 miles came back passed flawlessly. So I learned to take it out day before getting it inspected. Other wise great product.
I have this on my 2012. I was worried about mpg. I get the exact mileage with or without. Stupid computer was back and forth V8/V4 even while pulling my 5000lb trailer. No more issues. I like it and totally recommend 🤷🏻♂️👍
Very informative I bought one for my 2019 Chevy Silverado it seems to be working like is supposed to took a ride in the mountains this past Sunday and got little over 23 mpg
Have mine waiting at the house 😖...out of town working 7/12s👨🏽🏭..literally bought it when I saw your video..that v4 crap is irritating...thanks for posting and keeping us in the loop with gadgets for our toys🥃
Good video . . . I installed the Range on my 2015 Corvette. It works perfectly with no more shutter when the car is trying to decide what to do in V4 mode.
Ive had mine for a couple years, probably 20k+ miles. No problems at all and definitely does drive better. I do unplug it when my truck will be sitting for awhile.
I’m about to go to back to Texas from North Dakota working/visiting and I was looking into this do you think it’ll do great for the 22hr drive 😅 and a aftermarket intake
@@michaelg6043 It came with a blue light that stays on constantly. Probably not enough to drain a battery but its just insurance. Up to 3yrs now, plugging/unplugging not a single problem
@@Lracer61 thanks for answering those questions man. Really appreciate you keeping up with it. Helped me decide on getting it or not. I work offshore so the truck sits for weeks at a time and I was worried unplugging and plugging would ruin something.
The main thing I want this for is not for sound but for longevity. I don’t feel like having to put a new valve train and cam when it drops a lifter because it lost oil pressure
I've been using it in my 240k suburban for 3 weeks . I first noticed the improved throttle response . It leads me to believe that the truck may even be in V4 sometimes when it's not displayed on the dash . Better shifting, and the transmission seem to kick down less when accelerating at high speeds. Also ,before I was getting rough idling on cold starts which would last for the first 30 Mins of driving and now it's gone . I don't know if that has anything to do with the range , but my guess is that some of that carbon build up in those unused cylinders may be burning away? 🤷🏾♂️ Update: the range definitely smoothed things out , however I believe the damage was already done . I got a severe misfire, knocking/cylinder failure . I ended up replacing the motor with a used one with 68k . The mechanic put some garbage cam2 brand oil in there and I didn't really like the way the engine ran so I gave royal purple a try and I definitely saw an improvement. New motor seems to be running strong with royal purple and the range 🤞🏽
I've been having the same issue! But now I have a massive puff of smoke out the exhaust on a cold start and shudder to possible stalling. I'm not about to replace lifters so I'm hoping this works for me! 🤞
I recently bought a 2018 silverado lt 5.3 with the afm. Absolutely hated it right off the hop. Tint and the range were my first purchases. Im doing 13.3l/100km with the range. Great investment!!
@@IvanRamirez-fs3sf I do , but as soon as you get it delete the vacuum pump and disable the aFM. Also , immediately service the rear differential and get a transmission servicing. People neglect these things , then you inherit the problems.
Just got mine yesterday drives like a completely different truck no more gear searching I actually enjoy driving it now and the exhaust sounds like it should gonna get the pedal commander yet and it’ll be good to go
I have the Range. Yes my 5.3 is heavily modified and yes it use to make that popping noise coming out of first gear before I bought the Range. The Range device does work. Always in V8 mode now.
Put it on my 2020 Silverado, massive difference, no hesitating, no clunks, no shudder, plug in and forget. Probably lost about 4 mpg but I'll take it. The 8 speed actually shifts silky smooth now.
I have a 2015 with the 5.3l and at 47k had the collapsed lifter in cylinder 7 caused by the faulty arm lifters they were using. Got ahold of the range disabler after that and it have been great no problems. Truck sits for a month or 2 at a time battery stays charged.
Hey man good info here thanks for the great video! I’m curious what your suspension set up is as well as your rim & tire set up! Thing looks perfect! I just wanna know if you have 33’s or 35’s on there with what size lift to clear the rubbing issues and if you had to do any trimming or cutting to curb the rubbing. Thanks
I got my Range last week for my Corvette and it’s awesome!! Awoke that engine up in automatic. Drives so much better and my exhaust is even better. Do I like getting good gas mileage, yes but, I bought a Corvette for the fun and awesome power!!!
I have a range plugged into my 15 Silverado 5.3 I actually get better gas mileage in V8 mode with the range than switching back and forth between V4 and V8.
Have it on my 2012 Tahoe, great item considering all the problems that the AFM can lead to. Over a year of use not one issue, fuel economy dropped about one mile per gallon no biggie!!!
Great video dude! I own a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 and after doing a fair amount of research about disabling the AFM your review had convinced me to go with the Range disabler. Can't wait to feel the results. Thank you.
I’ve had my range on my Silverado since 2014, still using with no issues. I can count maybe twice a check engine light has come on and I’ve done the range hot reset and no issues. I’ve driven the truck more than 100k and its been a good product to me.
I bought my truck with 93k miles got the Range v4 dissabler the same week. About 100 miles later it dropped a lifter on cylinder 7. I unplugged the range, to it to the dealership and got it fixed under warranty. Then plugged it back in before leaving the dealership. Now about 2500 miles later the torque converter/trans took a dump...no more warrenty lol
I bought a 2016 Silverado 5.3 over a month ago. For a while I thought I had engine problems. After figuring it out I purchased a range and plugged it in. Drove 50 plus miles and the 6 speed shifts smooth into every gear. Never goes into V4.
I put this on my ‘18 Silverado and the mileage didn’t change at all. Still drives great. Next I’m taking off that vacuum pump and rerouting the brake assist vacuum to a tapped fitting I’m putting on the throttle body.
I ran one in my 2015 6.2 Silverado. I bought the truck with 70k miles , ran a range tech and loved it. 117k miles cylinders 4 and 7 still failed. Doing a complete delete right now. I think the engine is basically bulletproof. These lifters will fail count on it. I have tried to educate myself about AFM , concence is a failed lifter is a symptom of a oil pressure problem. Love my truck and am looking forward to a V8. I have a 2015 2.5l Colorado, there's my 4 cylinder.
Bought one few months went from 15.4mpg to 16.8mpg I would feel something kick in before I bought the range thought something was wrong with my truck ever since I contacted rage havent noticed doing that
I have the range for a 2014 lt have had it for 3 years love it take it out every few months and drive around for a day or two without it i like v8 all the time.
The Main reason why I use it on my Chev Camaro SS is the L99 engines have Lifter issues , thanks to the AFM system , with that device , it helps on wear and tear on said Lifters
I'm getting one for my 2011 avalanche to save my lifters before they go bad. AFM is known to destroy lifters on the 5.3s. Preventative measure for 200 dollars to avoid 3k repairs. I think yes You got a sick truck. Avalanche is my favorite of all time but that style of silverado are my 2nd favorite looks sick!
How's towing with the range? I haul trailers and boats from time to time and I'm curious if anything skips or the transmission freaks out in tow mode or not. Thanks in advance!
I've been a fence sitter on this for awhile, but last week I bit the bullet and bought one of these modules directly from Range. The final factor in my decision was an answer on their website about draining batteries. These things wouldn't be much good if they did drain batteries. I've got my module plugged in to my '13 Silverado and I intend to leave it there. Truck runs so much better now.
Been following this video forever and finally picked up my new to me 2015 the other day. Going to be installing this - thanks. Especially that there is a class action against GM right now for the AFM eating up the lifters in v4 mode. Now with the recall on the trans thermostat and this lawsuit against the AFM - it seems they would have been better off in the first place trying not to fix what was already fine.
just got a 15 and wondering to buy the range after watching countless of videos. would you say pull the trigger on it asap? night and day difference with no truck engine problems?
I've had this in my Sierra/6.2 for a almost a year now and it started throwing the same check engine code. I didn't know about this video so I ended up taking it to the dealership and they replaced my TCM and it still caused the same code after the repair. That's when I found out about this, contacted range and they reprogramed mine, did the same thing. Ended up sending me 2 more units and still the same thing, then we just upgraded to the Pulsar LT. Waiting on it to arrive as of now.
@@joseflores-db2lu with COVID I work from home so I don't drive much. Sometimes my truck sits for over a week and it starts right up. The battery will discharge normally, but the range does not make it discharge any quicker; at least in my truck.
Got mine today this video pushed me to get it, I drove around for 4hrs today and not once did my truck want to kick into V4 mode as I was driving.. I also noticed better shifting from my transmission and a better idol at a full stop, also no more bang from the transmission when slowing down to an almost full stop and then giving it gas when the V8 kicks in. I am very happy with it so far I like the fact it is a full V8 now and have the power on demand, it's well worth the money..
So far so good.. the only issue I've had was I let my truck sit for like 4 days with it still plugged in and when I went to start my truck it wouldn't turnover so, I unplugged it and my truck started right up turned off my truck and plugged it back in it's running fine..
Thanks for the video! I work in the fields and drive a 2018 Silverado alt 4x4. First thing I noticed was the transmission clunking. Truck has 50k. Had 40 when I purchased. I bought the range to stop my transmission clunking! Seems to have stopped it from clunking on the up shift, I’ve noticed on the downshift when I’m cruising the lease roads, it still clunks on the final down shift. I hate the transmission. I love the red truck and the 5 percent tint all the way around. But I’m scared for the transmission!!!!!! Range really really really helped the transmission on the up shift and overall truck drives way way way way better. It’s funny you mentioned that it basically tells the truck that there’s a load constantly, I noticed hauling trailers that my transmission shifts very very smooth. Good video!
Bought mine 3 years ago for my 2016 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L, and 45K miles later, she is still running. I had a 2015 Tahoe, and the lifters failed, but I was lucky enough to purchase an extended warranty that saved my Azz.
i just bought a 2016 silverado 1500 im gunna check out v4 mode for a little bit and see if the mpg is worth it or not because all my miles are highway to and from work and visit the family so might keep it stock for now but if i dont think the mpg is worth it i might just tune it
@@dannyb50 You can mod, and tune your vehicle, and still keep your warranty. Let's say something does go wrong, and you take it in for the dealership to fix it, and they see that you have headers full exhaust, tune..... whatever, and they say your warranty has been voided do to the mods, so we won't cover the cost. Wrong they have to prove without a doubt that the tune was the cause of the problem, prove that the headers/full exhaust was the cause of the problem. If they can't prove it...your warranty is still valid, and the work must be covered under the warranty. They tried that shit with a buddy of mine, and he called them out on it.. They covered all work, and his warranty was still valid.
Hey bro... I’ve been a subscriber for awhile now and I know u like each and every truck... but maybe for ur next build can u prolly fix a regular cab truck ... preferably dodge... but any regular cab pickup truck .. just curious what u can do wid it...short beds
My #6 lifter on my 07 Tahoe got stuck in V4 I freed it and installed the RANGE and it has been working great for 13k miles now I will be rebuilding the engine next spring with DOD delete
Had this on my 2011 and don't know the throttle response change that others talk about but definitely helps with lack of go, but needed more so I went with a tuner and donated it to the next guy.... always pay it forward
I just locked up my second lifter n ordered this range deal in hopes of it not makimg another lifter stick on me ..DO you think it will help with the stuck lifters
I’ve had mine for 3-4 days and feel like its the same? Start / stop still working and I have an aftermarket exhaust and her the helicopter sound or almost popping/bubbling sound when I slow down. I assume that’s when it switches to v4 after running on v8? Theres only 3 lights on the range instead of 4. I know when on idle theres one light on and all 4 when running. Mine only 3 lights when running. Idk i might be wrong. I need help! Its a 2020 Silverado 1500 ltz.
Got mine for my '07 Avalanche with 200,000mi. Does say not to use it if there are valve train issues. I have no abnormal lifter and valve noises so we'll see. I absolutely love that the power is there and there is no more v4 crap. I didn't buy my 5.3 Chevy for fuel economy....
