Range AFM Disabler - Long Term Review

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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[HilltownCT]

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!

[dieseldarin-]

I used my range when it had 146k miles. I’m rolling 300k as we speak! It’s worth it!

[PlayafromtheHimalayas]

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.

[elkillerx]

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.

[gregorytrane]

Good clear no-nonsense review, thanks.

[Snowman_-cnnz]

If you wear gloves while installation. You will gain 5hp

[lucianogonzalez]

I drive my truck for 6 years and no problem Using this device 👍

[BooDamnHoo]

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.

[michaelpicozzi]

I installed this 2 years ago on my 14 Silverado it's been in v8 since love it

[jackmcminn]

Who the hell buys a 4x4 to save fuel what the hell was GM thinking

[ichooselife]

Your honest approach to everything makes you easy to listen to and get advice from. It also makes me a subscriber.

Just installed on my 2018 Sierra Denali and works perfectly

[BBBILLY]

Great clear, informative, drama free, level headed review Hilltown. Wish more of YouTube was like you.

[keithstudly]

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.

[paulcondie]

Ive had mine for over a year and works perfect. Not a single issue

[Kamuna]

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.

[keevinboling]

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.

[stevendehoyos]

Thanks for making this video! Straight and to the point. I went ahead and bought one can’t wait to start using it.

[MarkKelly]

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!

[joshforcha]

I got a afm disabler and im extremely happy! Im not losing oil anymore I recommend this to anybody