diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes.lua
index 7251756aed..b54f408298 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes.lua
@@ -1633,7 +1633,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_core:lava_flowing", {
 	liquid_alternative_source = "mcl_core:lava_source",
 	liquid_viscosity = LAVA_VISC,
 	liquid_renewable = false,
-	liquid_range = 4,
+	liquid_range = 3,
 	damage_per_second = 4*2,
 	post_effect_color = {a=255, r=208, g=73, b=10},
 	groups = { lava=3, liquid=2, destroys_items=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, dig_by_piston=1},
@@ -1673,7 +1673,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_core:lava_source", {
 	liquid_alternative_source = "mcl_core:lava_source",
 	liquid_viscosity = LAVA_VISC,
 	liquid_renewable = false,
-	liquid_range = 4,
+	liquid_range = 3,
 	damage_per_second = 4*2,
 	post_effect_color = {a=255, r=208, g=73, b=10},
 	stack_max = 64,