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Offbrand AFM disabler Amazon?

Have you done a search of old threads as to what those owners who have worries about AFM have done already?
Many times you get what you pay for and buying off brand probably with not much of warranty is not the best way to go in my opinion.
Are you having problems or just worried in general?
 
Yes I did search, most seem to use Range or a name brand Tuner. Was just curious if other options were available. Not having problems and not worried just trying to justify a $250 spend that may or may not prevent an AFM issue. How much insurance does one need, lol.
 
Not to be a downer on the subject, but the real problem is not the operation of the AFM system in a way that turning it off in the software is going to be a complete and 100% fix.

It has been reported over the years where others have had the AFM turned off in the truck's computer only to have the actual hardware fail at some point.

The AFM hardware, mainly the lifters, is the weak link.

The only sure way to be certain of not suffering a failure is to spend the money and have all of the AFM related hardware removed and replaced with non-AFM parts.

There are kits for this very purpose.

If you are serious about wanting to prevent future failure of your engine, then investing in a true AFM delete now would be the best option.

I would think the cost of a true AFM hardware delete is going to be a lot cheaper than a total engine replacement.
 
I agree with EXT4ME in that parts replacement is only real cure but again not all owners have that problem and I believe you need to consider that all 2007 and up GM truck owners don't belong to websites and not all the ones on website have AFM issues. Problem is the squeaky wheel gets the grease and in this case the threads.....I have never seen a chart or survey that says the true percentage of owners who have had issues since most owners don't post things like "drove my AV today and nothing bad happened etc."
You might want to stop reading the problems section and spend some time on threads about the high mileage clubs, multiple owners and others that shows the longevity and desire for the AV.
As a side note I have owned my 2008 since new and so far no AFM issues and I just preform oil/filter changes about every 3,000 miles and check oil usage (not burning any at this time since 2008 :cool:.
 
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