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GM small-block V8 engine, where AFM lifters and the camshaft live

AFM Lifter Failure Symptoms: 6 Warning Signs on...

A bad AFM lifter rarely fails all at once - it warns you first. Here are the six symptoms GM V8 owners should catch early, and how to keep the...

AFM Lifter Failure Symptoms: 6 Warning Signs on...

A bad AFM lifter rarely fails all at once - it warns you first. Here are the six symptoms GM V8 owners should catch early, and how to keep the...

GM small-block V8 engine with AFM cylinder-deactivation hardware

Does AFM Hurt Your Engine? What Actually Wears

AFM was built to save fuel, not to wreck your engine, but its collapsing lifters are a known weak point and the constant cylinder cycling is the real stress behind...

Does AFM Hurt Your Engine? What Actually Wears

AFM was built to save fuel, not to wreck your engine, but its collapsing lifters are a known weak point and the constant cylinder cycling is the real stress behind...

Chevrolet Silverado 1500, a GM V8 truck with AFM cylinder deactivation

Does an AFM Delete Hurt Your Truck's Resale Value?

A permanent AFM delete tune or hardware change is a real modification you have to disclose at resale, while a reversible plug-in disabler unplugs to leave your GM truck 100%...

Does an AFM Delete Hurt Your Truck's Resale Value?

A permanent AFM delete tune or hardware change is a real modification you have to disclose at resale, while a reversible plug-in disabler unplugs to leave your GM truck 100%...

OBD-II scanner plugged into a GM vehicle diagnostic port

Is an AFM Disabler Worth It on a 5.3 or 6.2? A ...

Whether an AFM disabler is worth it comes down to your engine's health, whether it truly has AFM, and how long you plan to keep the truck. This honest guide...

Is an AFM Disabler Worth It on a 5.3 or 6.2? A ...

Whether an AFM disabler is worth it comes down to your engine's health, whether it truly has AFM, and how long you plan to keep the truck. This honest guide...

GM small-block V8 engine with AFM cylinder-deactivation hardware

Is AFM Bad? An Honest Look at the Risks and Rew...

AFM is not the villain some forums make it out to be, but the deactivation cycling does add a specific, preventable kind of engine wear. Here is an honest, balanced...

Is AFM Bad? An Honest Look at the Risks and Rew...

AFM is not the villain some forums make it out to be, but the deactivation cycling does add a specific, preventable kind of engine wear. Here is an honest, balanced...

GMC Yukon Denali, a GM full-size SUV with a cylinder-deactivation V8

When Did GM Start Using AFM? A Clear Cylinder D...

GM launched cylinder deactivation as Displacement on Demand around 2005, renamed it Active Fuel Management in 2008, and replaced it with Dynamic Fuel Management in 2019. Here's the full timeline...

When Did GM Start Using AFM? A Clear Cylinder D...

GM launched cylinder deactivation as Displacement on Demand around 2005, renamed it Active Fuel Management in 2008, and replaced it with Dynamic Fuel Management in 2019. Here's the full timeline...