I've got a 2015 with 175,000 miles and love it ! After doing TONS of research with GM techs the ONE mod that really makes a difference is the Thermal Bypass Valve and GM had a service bulletin about it and have a replacement part for it . Nice truck !
it lets trans fluid circulate tru through the cooler at all times, vs waiting for the trans to hit 195 degrees before opening... killing tourqe converter for heat...
@@mkemm50you can feel it around 30 mph it feels like you drive on rocks and if you cruise at 60mph and your rpm fluctuates allot. Or easy way check your dip stick on tranny if it smells burnt
Put the shifter in manual mode , you can pick how many gears you want . You can make it a 3 speed if you want up to what ever gear you want to use. I usually pick 6 . The truck will shift all the gears and it will never go to 4 cylinder mode.
This is the most informative video i have seen so far on support and reliability mods, i just bought a 2015 sierra fully loaded at 135k miles. I have scrolled dozens of videos and this is by far the best.
Should have went ahead and threw a cold air intake on while you had it apart. It's real quick and easy and i can tell you it helps alot. I'm gonna put that catch can on today. Thanks for the info.
Yes. Many of these recommended mods apply to 2018+ years as well. re: AFM/DOD deactivation module (to save lifter and Cam), Transmission Cooling bypass kit, Remove (disable) Engine auto start/stop, remove (disable) down hill braking, upgraded convector (when it needs replacing). Low cost DIY upgrades to make these GM vehicles last longer...
From what I read the issue is the lifters failing /getting stuck the tuner helps but doesn’t stop from the lifters failing …only real good fix is a afm delete being it replaces the lifters with “non abjustable /afm lifters”
the tunner keeps it in v8 mode so the lifters are not being cycled , they stay pumped up , ppl believe what they want and form many opinions, i have used this range device in 6of my other dod trucks and never had a issue, so can i guarantee that yours will be ok no but they have worked for me
South East Michigan 2018 silverado 1500 lt z71, new trans at 109k due to overheating, water pump at 80k, computer took a crap 80k aswell. I've heard from a few people about the range disabler you got. You were the straw that broke the camels back and I finally bought one. Let's hope the truck wants to stop playing games now! 😂
19:5219:52 Ĝreat video, I havea2013 gmd z71 5.3 litre.looking fir information on replacing the emergency brake assembly. Need to know what part to buy (pedal attached) and a clip showing the removal and installation assembly.
you would go to google search and type in your truck information and the part you need and they would tell you everything you need to know about it, i have not got into that system to be able to help you out, but the power of the internet is awesome my friend, wish i had more info about it for you....
I had that on my 17 now I have the 19 I put a pulsar so it defeats the drop of cylinder and auto stop and I can change the. Throttle response has 4 settings was a plug in play
Sounds to me like someone has already done the transmission thermostat bypass from the temperatures you mentioned.. You can just flip the thermostat valve and it allows free flow of transmission fluid. That is what I did on my 2014. No need to buy a kit. I also, with draw a gallon of trans fluid every 20k miles and put a new clean gallon back in. Just a little insurance, maybe. I am at 125k on mine.
no it was the stock thermo valve in there , but it was a lower mileage one older adult owner, so maybe we just got lucky on a good unit, but i still put it in anyway it doesn't get over 145 degrees pulling 30 ft camper so i'm happy 👍
One more you need to get is a throttle body spacer you also need a throttle controller that plugs into the gas peddle to help with the lag in the peddle
i put a pulsar lt tuner in since this video and it's got 5 different hp settings and a bunch of different features, lot more money than the range but well worth its functionality
Great explanation of everything. I did the same things on my 16 silverado along with some basic transmission and converter tuning with hp tuners. It drives so much better and limits the abuse the converter sees with the factory tune, which casues most of the issues.
@@bretring I disabled DOD, adjusted shift points, and disabled the converter from locking in gears 1-3. I also changed the tcc lockup speeds to get rid of that lazy feeling when it locks at low speeds. All in all, it's a complete 180 to drive compared to the factory tune. Other than that, I have the thermostat bypass to keep temps down.
I feel like your the only one that has described a issue that Ive had with my Denali since I’ve owned the vehicle, I have a 2016 Yukon Denali xl, got the vehicle with around 125k miles on it and had the transmission replaced with transmission out of a Tahoe with 40,000 miles on it, every since it had been changed at very low speeds, maybe 1st-3rd gear and especially when I first start the vehicle that initial cycle through 1st gear through 2nd gear there is a large clunk( sounds like the driveshaft clunking hard) when it tries to change gears after I drive it for a few miles it eases up but I still have a clunk here and there when driving a low speeds in and out of traffic, feels like my torque converter is holding onto the gears to long and doesn’t want to let go. I’m no professional or certified mechanic by far but if I can take it apart I can usually put it back together lol, this tune that you speak of, could you please help explain a little better or inform me with a little more information so I can try to find someone to do this for me, (possibly do it myself), love the Denali but some of these issues can be very aggravating at times…..initially came here because vehicle shutting off and losing all power at random turns, cleaned both ground points mentioned with no affect, then cleaned the negative cable at battery terminal, so far haven’t ran into the powering off issue
Some AFMs stay hot when the switch is off - poor pin selection, be sure yours does not. My catch can collects about a half oz of oil every 500 miles. Have not done the TBV yet, but will. 2015 GMC 1500 here, great truck, excellent boat puller.
mine goes from oil change to oil change no problem, and people i talked to there's does too makes me wonder if there is a defect in your can ? idk i i appreciate the info my friend 👍
Strange, my Corsa Catch Can is installed opposite. Long hose or line on right goes to PVC connection up front. Hope I installed it right🤔 I own a 2014 with 35k on it, was a former MN DNR Park Service truck I won on auction, so the can and Range were the first I did. I’m a little hesitant at over cooling that transmission on mine as I won’t be towing much and with -30-40f winters, too cold is also harmful to the tranny. I plan to just change fluid every 30k or so.
The thing on the RANGE AFM deactivating module is that it messes with the emissions testing and the vechile will not pass the state emissions tests. You have to remove the RANGE Module and drive for at least 50 miles. It sucks that you have to do this. I can't get tags for my truck unless the thing passes the emissions testing. I'm dumping the truck soon.
In canada, That AFM... failed around 170,000mk 105000 miles ish. Decided to delete the whole system and upgrade the cam. Love the new power, but it was not worth it as the shop kept "finding" things wrong. Did the Trans mod, just flipped the pill. Catch can is next. you change your headlights... stock junk lol head light revolutions has great products.
I had a Range AFM for my 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 and it would do weird things from time to time like flash power steering and brake codes, and also on several occassions I would put key in and nothing, couldn't start my vehicle turnd the key and nothing no power, etc. I had to unplug and re-plug in to start my truck. I since have stopped using it several years ago and sold it. Wondering if anyone else experience some weird issues like this with the Range AFM disabler?
i used them for many of my chevy trucks and never had issues, but i did switch to the pulsar lt tuners and like it 100 percent better, but way more money for more options wondering if you just got a bad one or even heard of computers on these era trucks goin crazy and failing, i haven't had any problems with mine personally but can't speak for others, hope you have better luck my friend 👍
i have had power steering issues and my voltage gauge would drop and then i would get warning lights on thought it was my alternator so changed it and did same thing at times, so i replaced it again with the high amp alternator 180 amp vs 160 since everything is power, and put the bigger battery in and haven't had any issues since, so after three alternator and battery upgrades problem solved
@@MMCGRACING Good to know don't forget to check all the ground cables those can cause all sorts of apparent electrical issues if not grounded properly or if corroded out.
@@MMCGRACING Nice, I thought about trying a tuner to permanently disable since it always drives smoother in V8 mode. I tried the M5 trick which keeps it in V8 all the time and drove it like that for a while but it's a pain to keep doing that and not having 6th. ~112K miles all driven with the AFM on crossing my fingers.
@MMCGRACING I'm in California and we have to smog the car every 2 years. With this chip monitors would not set in ready mode. I finally did a full delete with camshaft swap and purchased a tuner to deactivate the DOD in the ECU. So far it runs well.
i get that, it's more to keep it in v8 mode mostly, and i haven't had any lifters fair in the last 5 trucks i had with the range device, now i'm using the pulsar tuner it's way better, i'm gonna be doing a video comparing the two , thanks for watching ✌️👍
So you know....if you put it in manual mode up to manual 5 completely disables dod. Its in the manual. Towing ive never gone into 6th gear so i just always stay in manual 5
@slalomking that sucks, they must have stopped it in 2018 cause it works on my buddies 2018 and my 2014. Also it only works in manual 1 - 5. Not in manual 6. Manual 6 allows dod. Try it in manual 5. Also check your vehicle manual, there may be a new way.
it does not guarantee not to stop it but it definitely helps by not letting the lifters keep cycling, i've used these types of devices in all my trucks with active fuel management and never had lifters issues, but i'm not everyone im just saying it helps 👍
i bought a device similar to the range BUT i have watched videos where ppl have used that device from day 1 and lifters still fail and other videos that say those devices do not help that being said, im no expert, just repeating what i have seen/heard from other videos
i don't doubt it, every engine is different, some have great luck with it like myself, and i have also seen people having issues, i bought a v8 and it definitely works on keeping it in that mode, thanks for the feedback 👍
That looks like a 14' or 15' but it's definitely not a 16" and using a range technologies AFM programmer does not guarantee one of the AFM lifters (Cyl 1,4,6 or7) still won't fail. The shift technologies transmission thermostat kit also doesn't guarantee the torque converter doesn't fail either. The torque converters weren't constructed well inside. That kit is ok but you should install a billet torque converter. I installed the upgraded GM thermostat P/N 85585333 by GM SB 21-NA-199 that's regulates the trans temp from 90 degrees C down to 70 degrees C. I don't know about the K and N oil catch can but I understand the theory for a purely GDI engine.
@@REM-Roller I paid $82cad no shipping cost, I chose this route because it's a genuine GM part. It lowers the temp from 195F to about 158/160F or from 90c to 70c. GM stamps 70 on the end when it's been upgraded. The only way it will work on your truck is if you also replace the trans cooler lines because they're different on a 14-15' than on the 16-18's. Your lines are held in by clips and mine by a plate with a 10m bolt.
@@REM-Roller Sorry I assumed you were the author of the video. My bad. Yes it should work on your truck. Just take a quick look on the driver's side cooler lines to be 100% that they don't have exposed hexagon fittings!
@@subatomicparticle6535 Thank you for the quick responses! I'll call my local dealer tomorrow. Should be able to install this weekend. I'll send you an update once I get er done!
Totally agree, I had one in for over a year and a half, I took it out to do a scan on the obd port, forgot to put it in, in the next couple of days I got a siezed lifter and needed overhaul done.
I did the transmission thermostat a few years ago it seems to work great for the summer time but it sure does not like winter. My transmission feels great at about 130° but it is hard to get it there in the winter time. I went from the best truck ever made a 98 Chevy Silverado to a 2014 and these trucks are nothing more than glorified grocery getter
lol i agree my friend to get the temp up in mine i let it idle for a few minutes it brings the heat up this is after the two starts from the remote start, i let it warm up about 30min on the cold days, but mine seems ok even around 100 degrees,
I have a 2014. Terrible terrible terrible. Transmission will fail period. No silly mod will stop because all of the transmission parts are crap. The torque converters are poor quality. Heat just accelerates their death. Terrible shifts. Can't decide what gear it is supposed to in. Crappy A/C system! Crappy headlights! Crappy electronics! Radiators are total shit! Had three under warranty!
i must be one of the lucky ones my transmission seems to shift fine , even better now i put a pulsar tunner in, and i'm at 152k i've put almost 30k on it in a year after the mods and it seems like they have improved truck in all aspects, and i tow a lot, a race car and trailer and my 30ft camper all over the state, my buddy owns a very good transmission shop and we see these trucks in there all the time for converter failure, when i do have to go visit the transmission i'm told to upgrade to 6l90 converter and of course he works his magic on the rest,
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There's a reason toyotas don't mess with cylinder deactivation it's a good way to ruin an engine. Good mods to do Herb
i would definitely look into the insuctions on your catch can it very well could be backwards, the way mine is per instructions 👍✌️
@@MMCGRACINGcan you link the parts for us?
Well my shit came with a 100000 mile warranty so I’m good if it messes up 🤷🏻♂️
i got them from amazon just type in year of the truck and it pops up 👍
I've got a 2015 with 175,000 miles and love it ! After doing TONS of research with GM techs the ONE mod that really makes a difference is the Thermal Bypass Valve and GM had a service bulletin about it and have a replacement part for it . Nice truck !
very good up grade for sure 👍
What does it do ??
it lets trans fluid circulate tru through the cooler at all times, vs waiting for the trans to hit 195 degrees before opening... killing tourqe converter for heat...
@ i see, thanks for the insight do you recommend a specific brand or company for the part ?
@@conraado_ GM has a part number for this , if you'd like to keep your truck all GM .
SMOKED MY CONVERTER IN MY 2016 SILVERADO.I COUGHT It QUICK .THE DEALER FIXED IT.
Fluid flush and new converter. 1900 job
Dumb question ❓ what symptoms or how do you catch it early? Thanks
@@mkemm50you can feel it around 30 mph it feels like you drive on rocks and if you cruise at 60mph and your rpm fluctuates allot. Or easy way check your dip stick on tranny if it smells burnt
Put the shifter in manual mode , you can pick how many gears you want . You can make it a 3 speed if you want up to what ever gear you want to use. I usually pick 6 . The truck will shift all the gears and it will never go to 4 cylinder mode.
it will go into 4 clylinder mode in 6 th gear 5 th no but six yes thanks my friend 👍
This is the most informative video i have seen so far on support and reliability mods, i just bought a 2015 sierra fully loaded at 135k miles. I have scrolled dozens of videos and this is by far the best.
thanks i appreciate that 👍🤙
Should have went ahead and threw a cold air intake on while you had it apart. It's real quick and easy and i can tell you it helps alot. I'm gonna put that catch can on today. Thanks for the info.
thanks for watching ✌️
Did all the mods you recommended on my 2014 Silverado. Great informative video
thanks should help your truck for sure, i did a 1year review video to show results if your interested, check it out... thanks
I have a 2016 Silverado, no problems yet but will be looking into doing these mods. Great video!
thanks for sharing my friend 👍
Great info Herb.
Yes. Many of these recommended mods apply to 2018+ years as well. re: AFM/DOD deactivation module (to save lifter and Cam), Transmission Cooling bypass kit, Remove (disable) Engine auto start/stop, remove (disable) down hill braking, upgraded convector (when it needs replacing). Low cost DIY upgrades to make these GM vehicles last longer...
you are correct, i was mostly referring to the 6l80 trans , but yes sir you are correct thanks my friend 👍
From what I read the issue is the lifters failing /getting stuck the tuner helps but doesn’t stop from the lifters failing …only real good fix is a afm delete being it replaces the lifters with “non abjustable /afm lifters”
the tunner keeps it in v8 mode so the lifters are not being cycled , they stay pumped up , ppl believe what they want and form many opinions, i have used this range device in 6of my other dod trucks and never had a issue, so can i guarantee that yours will be ok no but they have worked for me
Until you have to have the truck emissions tested and it fails.
@@skeeterhawk439 I heard pull it out a week before you take emissions i
@traviscroft91 Then take the chance of an AFM lifter collapse
South East Michigan 2018 silverado 1500 lt z71, new trans at 109k due to overheating, water pump at 80k, computer took a crap 80k aswell. I've heard from a few people about the range disabler you got. You were the straw that broke the camels back and I finally bought one. Let's hope the truck wants to stop playing games now! 😂
i here you my friend i've got a list of things i have done when we first got ours, but finally think we have it whipped lol 🤙👍
19:52 19:52 Ĝreat video, I havea2013 gmd z71 5.3 litre.looking fir information on replacing the emergency brake assembly. Need to know what part to buy (pedal attached) and a clip showing the removal and installation assembly.
you would go to google search and type in your truck information and the part you need and they would tell you everything you need to know about it, i have not got into that system to be able to help you out, but the power of the internet is awesome my friend, wish i had more info about it for you....
I had that on my 17 now I have the 19 I put a pulsar so it defeats the drop of cylinder and auto stop and I can change the. Throttle response has 4 settings was a plug in play
New body style?
Sounds to me like someone has already done the transmission thermostat bypass from the temperatures you mentioned.. You can just flip the thermostat valve and it allows free flow of transmission fluid. That is what I did on my 2014. No need to buy a kit. I also, with draw a gallon of trans fluid every 20k miles and put a new clean gallon back in. Just a little insurance, maybe. I am at 125k on mine.
no it was the stock thermo valve in there , but it was a lower mileage one older adult owner, so maybe we just got lucky on a good unit, but i still put it in anyway it doesn't get over 145 degrees pulling 30 ft camper so i'm happy 👍
Don’t forget about the brake air pump. I byassed mine so it’s directly connected to the intake manifold
How is it ?
Works great no issues, RUclips bybass brake pump on your truck and he goes through the whole process.
Probably the best video I’ve watched about my truck 😂
thanks i appreciate that and believe in all these mods, i just released a year review video on these mods check it out thanks 🤙💪
A LOT of talking… 😳
Torque converter, billet a must if you’re towing.
i agree, i don't know if it's already been done but tows great temps stay low at 140 degrees on 80 degree day, see my update video thank you
One more you need to get is a throttle body spacer you also need a throttle controller that plugs into the gas peddle to help with the lag in the peddle
i put a pulsar lt tuner in since this video and it's got 5 different hp settings and a bunch of different features, lot more money than the range but well worth its functionality
Great explanation of everything. I did the same things on my 16 silverado along with some basic transmission and converter tuning with hp tuners. It drives so much better and limits the abuse the converter sees with the factory tune, which casues most of the issues.
Please explain. I have a 2018 and would like to do everything I can to keep it strong
@@bretring I disabled DOD, adjusted shift points, and disabled the converter from locking in gears 1-3. I also changed the tcc lockup speeds to get rid of that lazy feeling when it locks at low speeds. All in all, it's a complete 180 to drive compared to the factory tune.
Other than that, I have the thermostat bypass to keep temps down.
@@mscheets1what tuner did you use/buy to do that? Because mine feels like it's downshifting all the time when I let go of the gas.
@@RedWhiteBlueYo I used hp tuners and made the changes myself. With a something like a handheld tuner you're limited with what you can change.
I feel like your the only one that has described a issue that Ive had with my Denali since I’ve owned the vehicle, I have a 2016 Yukon Denali xl, got the vehicle with around 125k miles on it and had the transmission replaced with transmission out of a Tahoe with 40,000 miles on it, every since it had been changed at very low speeds, maybe 1st-3rd gear and especially when I first start the vehicle that initial cycle through 1st gear through 2nd gear there is a large clunk( sounds like the driveshaft clunking hard) when it tries to change gears after I drive it for a few miles it eases up but I still have a clunk here and there when driving a low speeds in and out of traffic, feels like my torque converter is holding onto the gears to long and doesn’t want to let go. I’m no professional or certified mechanic by far but if I can take it apart I can usually put it back together lol, this tune that you speak of, could you please help explain a little better or inform me with a little more information so I can try to find someone to do this for me, (possibly do it myself), love the Denali but some of these issues can be very aggravating at times…..initially came here because vehicle shutting off and losing all power at random turns, cleaned both ground points mentioned with no affect, then cleaned the negative cable at battery terminal, so far haven’t ran into the powering off issue
Some AFMs stay hot when the switch is off - poor pin selection, be sure yours does not. My catch can collects about a half oz of oil every 500 miles. Have not done the TBV yet, but will. 2015 GMC 1500 here, great truck, excellent boat puller.
mine goes from oil change to oil change no problem, and people i talked to there's does too makes me wonder if there is a defect in your can ? idk i i appreciate the info my friend 👍
@@MMCGRACING Can defect? 🤣
i didn't understand what you were talking about the catch can, mine works as should..
Hey Michigan. That's a cool truck. It is the same as I have. I love mine for sure. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁🍁
i knew you had good taste sir lol
Strange, my Corsa Catch Can is installed opposite. Long hose or line on right goes to PVC connection up front. Hope I installed it right🤔
I own a 2014 with 35k on it, was a former MN DNR Park Service truck I won on auction, so the can and Range were the first I did.
I’m a little hesitant at over cooling that transmission on mine as I won’t be towing much and with -30-40f winters, too cold is also harmful to the tranny. I plan to just change fluid every 30k or so.
Nice new-for-you vehicle. Some great info for GM owners. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to more. Be safe and stay well.
Thanks, you too!
The thing on the RANGE AFM deactivating module is that it messes with the emissions testing and the vechile will not pass the state emissions tests. You have to remove the RANGE Module and drive for at least 50 miles. It sucks that you have to do this. I can't get tags for my truck unless the thing passes the emissions testing. I'm dumping the truck soon.
here in michigan we don't have that problem but, i switched to the pulsar lt and it does a lot more and doesn't effect the emission
If you think you'll have less problems with ford or ram you'll be surprised
Small block chevy with a carb is the best mod.....lol
Congratulations on the new pickup she’s a beauty. Great upgrades. Hope you had a great Easter 👍🏻
Thanks, you too!✌️👍
I just have a simple question. Wouldn’t it be easier just to make a U-shaped pipe and hook it into itself constant flow
In canada, That AFM... failed around 170,000mk 105000 miles ish. Decided to delete the whole system and upgrade the cam. Love the new power, but it was not worth it as the shop kept "finding" things wrong.
Did the Trans mod, just flipped the pill. Catch can is next. you change your headlights... stock junk lol head light revolutions has great products.
thanks for the info on the lights i'm gonna look into them 👍💪
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Those are good tips. Thank you
You are so welcome!
Since the 4.3 v6 also has afm
Would anyone recommend getting the ies for it aswell?
yes i would they still drop cylinders like the v8 l
@ any specific version or is it a one size fit all thing
@diegoibarra7989 you type in the year and engine of your truck and it tells you what one to use
I had a Range AFM for my 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 and it would do weird things from time to time like flash power steering and brake codes, and also on several occassions I would put key in and nothing, couldn't start my vehicle turnd the key and nothing no power, etc. I had to unplug and re-plug in to start my truck. I since have stopped using it several years ago and sold it. Wondering if anyone else experience some weird issues like this with the Range AFM disabler?
i used them for many of my chevy trucks and never had issues, but i did switch to the pulsar lt tuners and like it 100 percent better, but way more money for more options wondering if you just got a bad one or even heard of computers on these era trucks goin crazy and failing, i haven't had any problems with mine personally but can't speak for others, hope you have better luck my friend 👍
i have had power steering issues and my voltage gauge would drop and then i would get warning lights on thought it was my alternator so changed it and did same thing at times, so i replaced it again with the high amp alternator 180 amp vs 160 since everything is power, and put the bigger battery in and haven't had any issues since, so after three alternator and battery upgrades problem solved
@@MMCGRACING Good to know don't forget to check all the ground cables those can cause all sorts of apparent electrical issues if not grounded properly or if corroded out.
@@MMCGRACING Nice, I thought about trying a tuner to permanently disable since it always drives smoother in V8 mode. I tried the M5 trick which keeps it in V8 all the time and drove it like that for a while but it's a pain to keep doing that and not having 6th. ~112K miles all driven with the AFM on crossing my fingers.
Nice truck !
Thanks 👍
Hypertech 2.0 you can do that and way more. And you don't have to leave it in the OB2 PORT!
i switched to the pulsar lt and like it way more, cost more money but well worth it
The only problem with this DOD deactivate chip is that it will not allow the check engine light to come on when you get fault codes.
mine did when stabilizer track sensors went bad, but i'm no expert on these by any means so i appreciate the advice 👍
@MMCGRACING I'm in California and we have to smog the car every 2 years. With this chip monitors would not set in ready mode.
I finally did a full delete with camshaft swap and purchased a tuner to deactivate the DOD in the ECU.
So far it runs well.
GREAT VIDEO!!
thanks my friend 👍
The range and other obd 2 dod deactivation doesn't prevent lifter failure . Could npro long it but only.real.way is to delete the dod
i get that, it's more to keep it in v8 mode mostly, and i haven't had any lifters fair in the last 5 trucks i had with the range device, now i'm using the pulsar tuner it's way better, i'm gonna be doing a video comparing the two , thanks for watching ✌️👍
Regular transmission fluid changes helps as well
So you know....if you put it in manual mode up to manual 5 completely disables dod. Its in the manual. Towing ive never gone into 6th gear so i just always stay in manual 5
yeah i seen that in the manual, i just like using my 6 th gear on the high way .. but good for everyone else to know that had these trucks 👍
On our 2019 this 6 gear thing will not work in deactivating AFM.
@slalomking that sucks, they must have stopped it in 2018 cause it works on my buddies 2018 and my 2014. Also it only works in manual 1 - 5. Not in manual 6. Manual 6 allows dod. Try it in manual 5. Also check your vehicle manual, there may be a new way.
@@georgehavens4419 I tried everything, then bought the Range (Holley) disabler which plugs into the OGD2 port. Keeps it in V8 mode all the time.
what is dod
The credits for the truck is 100 bucks on HO tuners and it takes no shot 5 seconds to disable it
i agree but not everyone has the technical ability to understand hp tunner and this is a easy fix thanks 👍🤙
Its so funny how people think this stops a DOD lifter from not collapsing! But to each is own 😅
it does not guarantee not to stop it but it definitely helps by not letting the lifters keep cycling, i've used these types of devices in all my trucks with active fuel management and never had lifters issues, but i'm not everyone im just saying it helps 👍
will these mods also workout for the 8 speed transmission
i believe so my friend 👍
Diablo i3 tuner will work plus give you more options
i since put the pulsar tunner in and love it way better lots more to control 🤙👍
Nice El Camino !!!!!❤
thanks
Where do you get your floor mats
there weather tec floor mats and live them they were in the truck when we got it,
No links for the products or your update..?
no it's easy to look up, sorry for that..
update video was posted to my channel if you want to watch it, thanks 👍
Drop the link to buy the part’s
sorry my friend i just went through amazon and typed in year of my truck and everything comes up, still learning the basics of dropping links sorry
Whats the part number on the transmission bypass?
they varry from to year i believe, so type in your year on google search and look up shift technologies thermal bypass valve kit
Got mine on Amazon and they have info to get you the correct one 28$ mine was and runs 65-75 degrees cooler
What is the deal with head lights pointing up in the trees
idk 🤷♂️
Retrdd
i bought a device similar to the range BUT i have watched videos where ppl have used that device from day 1 and lifters still fail and other videos that say those devices do not help
that being said, im no expert, just repeating what i have seen/heard from other videos
i don't doubt it, every engine is different, some have great luck with it like myself, and i have also seen people having issues, i bought a v8 and it definitely works on keeping it in that mode, thanks for the feedback 👍
You should be able to deactivate it from the controls.
No you can’t
Thank you!
thanks so watching i appreciate it ...
That's not a 2016. 2016 has the horizontal fog lights
it's titled as as a 16, it's a late production month, nov... i asked dealer same thing
That looks like a 14' or 15' but it's definitely not a 16" and using a range technologies AFM programmer does not guarantee one of the AFM lifters (Cyl 1,4,6 or7) still won't fail. The shift technologies transmission thermostat kit also doesn't guarantee the torque converter doesn't fail either. The torque converters weren't constructed well inside. That kit is ok but you should install a billet torque converter. I installed the upgraded GM thermostat P/N 85585333 by GM SB 21-NA-199 that's regulates the trans temp from 90 degrees C down to 70 degrees C. I don't know about the K and N oil catch can but I understand the theory for a purely GDI engine.
How much was the upgraded thermostat?
@@REM-Roller I paid $82cad no shipping cost, I chose this route because it's a genuine GM part. It lowers the temp from 195F to about 158/160F or from 90c to 70c. GM stamps 70 on the end when it's been upgraded. The only way it will work on your truck is if you also replace the trans cooler lines because they're different on a 14-15' than on the 16-18's. Your lines are held in by clips and mine by a plate with a 10m bolt.
@@subatomicparticle6535 I have a 2018. So I should be good correct?
@@REM-Roller Sorry I assumed you were the author of the video. My bad. Yes it should work on your truck. Just take a quick look on the driver's side cooler lines to be 100% that they don't have exposed hexagon fittings!
@@subatomicparticle6535 Thank you for the quick responses! I'll call my local dealer tomorrow. Should be able to install this weekend. I'll send you an update once I get er done!
I had the range device it works but may still not prevent the problem it’s more of prolonging it
i agree my friend👍
Totally agree, I had one in for over a year and a half, I took it out to do a scan on the obd port, forgot to put it in, in the next couple of days I got a siezed lifter and needed overhaul done.
Is that a 1500
yes 1500 serria
I did the transmission thermostat a few years ago it seems to work great for the summer time but it sure does not like winter. My transmission feels great at about 130° but it is hard to get it there in the winter time. I went from the best truck ever made a 98 Chevy Silverado to a 2014 and these trucks are nothing more than glorified grocery getter
lol i agree my friend to get the temp up in mine i let it idle for a few minutes it brings the heat up this is after the two starts from the remote start, i let it warm up about 30min on the cold days, but mine seems ok even around 100 degrees,
Nice truck besides it being a Goverment Motors Corp
I run small company. Own 14 pickup trucks. No more crap ford products
Everyone I know that has the 6L80 transmission has been replaced by 100k miles 4k 😊
mine has 152k and still like new temps stay in the 120 degree range
Because they didn't replace torque converter at the beginning. Over 300k on my two 6l80
Just had to spend $7000,00 for recons GM trans on 2017 Silverado, GM would not cover anything with with hard downshift
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some transmission shops are not good my guy covers and warranty everything 👍
100% HP tuners MPVI3
this is a cheap way to disable for people who don't have the ability to use hp tunners, but agree that is a great way to do things tru the computer 👍
I have a 2014. Terrible terrible terrible. Transmission will fail period. No silly mod will stop because all of the transmission parts are crap. The torque converters are poor quality. Heat just accelerates their death. Terrible shifts. Can't decide what gear it is supposed to in. Crappy A/C system! Crappy headlights! Crappy electronics! Radiators are total shit! Had three under warranty!
i must be one of the lucky ones my transmission seems to shift fine , even better now i put a pulsar tunner in, and i'm at 152k i've put almost 30k on it in a year after the mods and it seems like they have improved truck in all aspects, and i tow a lot, a race car and trailer and my 30ft camper all over the state, my buddy owns a very good transmission shop and we see these trucks in there all the time for converter failure, when i do have to go visit the transmission i'm told to upgrade to 6l90 converter and of course he works his magic on the rest,
Just avoid these trucks
everyone has their opinion sir 👍