What does working for GM for free mean lol

 

I just sold a 2014 5.3 with over 290k. AFM turned off since 60k. Never touched the motor aside from spark plugs and thermostats. Changed oil every 8,000. Between my dad and I we have had 2 07 5.3s and currently have a 2012 5.3 all over 200k with zero problems. The one 07 had over 340k. My 14 was the only one that had AFM disabled.

 

2015, 6.2, rolled 78k this past Saturday. I always do extended warranties. Bought truck with 45k on it, torque conv (8-speed) went bad on way home from dealer. Had to have lifters done around 55k.
I run M1 filters and either M1 or Valvoline 0w-20. Not a problem since.
Since I do live but a short distance from work, and speeds are below 50, I put tranny so it doesn't shift higher than 7th so v4 mode never activates. Does it really make a difference? I dunno. Probably not. Warranty is up in Dec so we'll see what happens then.

I'll continue to buy GM "junk" as some of you refer to it. I will not own a Ram, and since the Ford (and Dodge/Ram) dealer is more crooked than a DC politician, GM it will be. Or whomever continues to offer ice's in the future.

 

It is not junk. And Toyota has their own problems as well.

 

Get a Pulse from Range tech for $450. it defeats the afm and truck will shift better and downshift better. and you won't have to worry about your engine getting trashed

 

It need to be programed? If so, can it be a DIY job?

 

Send your ECM to have it programmed out. No more changing 8 to 4 cylinders. That’s what I did and I love it. Also install bypass kit in transmission cooler block.

 

Wife's 2010 Suburban LT Z71 with 205k miles on original engine/trans. Mixed driving back and forth to work, long trips SoCal to central OR, occasional light towing. SynOil changes every 5k, "complete" trans fluid every 30k. Stay consistent with your services and just drive it.

 

I just traded my 2015 Silverado lt 5.3 111000 great truck never had any major engine problems but traded it because out of extended warranty and read about torque converter problems etc.

 

Agreed….I also ordered the kit to lower the transmission temperature via the transmission thermostat as per the tsb

 

Someone here mentioned a TSB for the tranny kit and a cooler thermostat. I sure could use the number of that TSB or any related info.
TIA

 

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10207911-9999.pdf

 

RedSled, thank you for the info. Wife has a '14 Sierra that just turned 100K. Earlier today I made an appt with the local dealer to have the 100K service done (in 2 weeks). I asked about this TSB ad no one in the service dept had heard about it. The truck has never given us any issues; it is used more like a car. Located in SW Idaho. Thanks again.

 

Just send in your ECM to have the 8 to 4 cylinder change programmed out.
you never have to worry about it again.
I believe the cost was $50 plus shipping.

LT1 Swap

www.lt1swap.com

 

Super quick turn around also

 

Where did you send it??

 

Link listed above ⬆

 

155k in wife’s 2013 Tahoe with AFM (or is it DFM?) 5.3. No issues. Oil change every 6k and tranny service every 60k

 

Seems like a spammer and is annoying for sure @PaleRider

 

Alright so I think I introduced myself. I apologize for any issues caused.

 

I've got nothing better to do today than call it out hehehe.

Did you decide when you wanted to make the trek to killmat my truck for me?

 

you don't have to stop posting...just keep it to the threads that were active within the past few months if just adding to the conversation. Otherwise it brings the old back up with the fresh.

It would be one thing if you were like offering a long missing solution to a problem.

Anyways, just some advice.

 

This is why I'm searching for another clean 06 body style. One of GM's best generation

 

GMT800s have their own issues as well. They can have lifter problems as well. Also, at one point they could be forced off the road by the government in 2050 or so considering the pace of what they are doing now.

 

How bad are fords how bad are guns how bad are politicians 😂

 

By the way guns are good people are bad engines are good engineers are bad 😂

 

I sure am @Leveled17yeti lol

 

I'm new to this site and not computer efficient. Bought a used 2017 1500 z71 with ~20k miles. Heard about AFM issue, installed Holley device and lifter went to hell a few miles later (50k miles on truck). Want to keep truck forever considering my age so rebuilt top end including cam. Also deleted all AFM crap. Cost bout $5.5k. My advice, personal opinion only from longgg time GM guy - get away from engine. I'm stuck bcz $s invested

 

You cannot avoid these technologies anymore in newer generations. EPA is here to stay.

 

what is the "holley device" you installed?

 

Different carburator.

 

So guy put an alleged Holley device on lifter took a turd then rebuilt top end himself 🤷‍♂️ Maybe you did something wrong