New Here with a 2013 Denali

[ArchieMcWiener]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

AFM - Get a Black Bear Performance tune, which can disable the AFM, in addition to brining your truck's engine and transmission to life.

Catch Can - I'd still recommend getting one. All you have to see is what gets caught in the catch can to convince you.

Is the black bear tune a simple plug in tune? I haven’t looked into them yet.

 

[OR VietVet]

Contact them here at the vendor section. I got a "Traditional Tune" and I just sent my PCM in and just plugged it in and drove it.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Is the black bear tune a simple plug in tune? I haven’t looked into them yet.

As @OR VietVet recommended, contact them directly by phone, as there is more than one way to receive a tune from them. It is truly the best bang for your buck.

 

[Runfor5]

Welcome from WI! Nice looking truck.

I don't have much life experience with AFM vehicles, I try to stick with 07-09. My 2017 has it, but I've had a range Device in for 100+k with no issues.

There are many schools of thought on the AFM topic. General synopsis is that frequent oil changes with good oil and quality filter tend to prolong their life. Also to note, that VLOM maintenance seems to help quite a bit as the vehicle ages. Keeping good oil pressure where it needs to go is key.

What specifically is done for "VLOM Maintenance" you mention? Like, replacing the entire VLOM manifold tray piece after X miles as if it were a serviceable wear item?

 

[B-train]

What specifically is done for "VLOM Maintenance" you mention? Like, replacing the entire VLOM manifold tray piece after X miles as if it were a serviceable wear item?

I believe so. There was a few threads about it recently. Others who've done it will hopefully chime in