Test Pilot here with some results from late July 2020 to date September 16 2020.
- Prior to installation I was getting 17.5 L per 100km using regular unleaded fuel 87% mostly city driving - 2012 GMC Sierra SLT 5.3L
- After install made some longer trips mix highway/city and got numbers around 13.4L per 100km and back to city driving for the last month with numbers holding steady at 14.3L per 100km.
I think longer testing may or may not change numbers but hoping it remains. Saving 3L per 100km is not bad at all.
Just my 2 cents...I think we are onto something.
Ralph
When buying used there can be problems caused by vehicles previous owners and not so much the problems with the specific model years. I went from a 1996 GMS Sierra I owned for 23 problem free years to a used 2012 GMC Sierra SLT I bought last year for the same reason "budget". I love it as that year is a mix of old/new style. Before buying any used vehicle have a mechanic friend look it over if you can't do it yourself.
I do like the new style introduced in 2014 to present but can't comment on ownership...
Good luck with your search.
Ralph
Welcome Mr. Speed...what about testing results from your neighbor just north of you or USA only?
I drive a 2012 5.3L Sierra.
Are you looking for test results with or without AFM or doesn't matter.
Not sure about GM but at work we have a fleet of Ford 2500 6.7L and ours idle high during regen and notifies you on dash with a blowing image symbol. We drive them mainly in the city and symbol alerts us it's time to take a run on the freeway.
Some of our drivers ignored the regen enterally and within 3 years $7,800 to replace filters and parts.