How to Delete or Disable Active Fuel Management (AFM)
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How to Delete or Disable Active Fuel Management (AFM)

AFM or active fuel management is a GM/Chevy technology meant to improve gas mileage. AFM works by deactivating half of the engines cylinders under certain circumstances to reduce fuel usage. It essentially turns your V8 engine into a V4 which saves fuel. GM claims fuel improvements ranging from 5%-15% depending on the engine. So why…

1999-2006 Chevy Silverado & Sierra Fuse Box Diagram
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1999-2006 Chevy Silverado & Sierra Fuse Box Diagram

The fuses are the heart of your Chevy’s electrical system. Nearly every system in a car that requires battery or electric power (windows, door locks, lighting, stereo, etc. etc.) is wired and powered through a fuse. The battery sends power to the fuse which then transfers it to the specific system on the car. The…

Chevy 6.0L Vortec Engine Problems – Common Vortec 6000 Problems
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Chevy 6.0L Vortec Engine Problems – Common Vortec 6000 Problems

Chevy 6.0 Engine Problems The 6.0L Vortec “6000” engine was introduced in 1999 and remained in production until 2019 when it was replaced by the 6.2L Vortec. The Chevy 6.0 is a small-block V8 engine that produces 300hp-345hp and 360tq-380tq, depending on the engine version. The 6.0 engine had nine variations over its 20 year…

What is Vortec MAX? Vortec vs. VortecMAX
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What is Vortec MAX? Vortec vs. VortecMAX

Silverado and Sierra Vortec MAX The first generation Silverado and Sierra’s were primarily equipped with the GM “Vortec” engine family. Over the span of the Gen III life, from 1998 to 2007, these trucks were equipped with 6 different Vortec engines: a 4.3L V6, with the remaining 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 8.1L options all being…

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1999-2006 Chevy Silverado Brake Line Failure & Routing Diagram

The brake lines in 1999-2007 GMT800 Silverado’s, Sierra’s, and Suburbans are very prone to rusting out and needing replacement. For individuals who live in “salt” states, where cities commonly salt the roads to prevent ice, the brake line rusting is even more common. In 2010, a class-action lawsuit was filed as rusted brake lines were…

The 8 Most Common Chevy Silverado & Sierra Problems (2007-2013 GMT900)
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The 8 Most Common Chevy Silverado & Sierra Problems (2007-2013 GMT900)

Common Problems & Reliability Issues for 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado’s & GMC Sierra’s The 2nd generation, dubbed the GMT900, Silverado’s and GMC Sierra’s were produced from 2007 to 2013 in regular, extended, and crew cab. Unlike many trucks today, all trucks in the GMT900 platform had small-block Vortec V8 engines, ranging from 4.8L to 6.2L. The…