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Re: Oil Filter Suggestions?

Posted: 1/23/23 4:06amMessage 11 of 19
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Vette(s): 1978 L48 Auto. Red with Oyster Leather interior. Owned since 1990.

I've always stayed with AC filters. For our '78 that used to be PF25.   I believe that was replaced with PF454, which was a sorter filter.

I now use PF1218,which is the same size as the PF25.

About 50 years ago, when I worked in the car parts industry,  I used to sell Fram filters.  At that time they were considered excellent, but I haven't used them for many years....

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Re: Oil Filter Suggestions?

Posted: 1/23/23 10:27amMessage 12 of 19
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Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray

I use the AC PF35 because it's the longer filter for the small block when it's used in trucks. I figured it has more filter element in it so it would have less of a pressure drop.

1973 L-82 4 spd

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Re: Oil Filter Suggestions?

Posted: 1/24/23 4:31amMessage 13 of 19
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I use the short AC filter. But I’d consider the PF35. Good tip. 

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Re: Oil Filter Suggestions?

Posted: 1/24/23 9:16amMessage 14 of 19
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Frisco, TX - USA
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I use the Wix 51061 on my 78. It is the large size like th old AC Delco PF35.

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Re: Oil Filter Suggestions?

Posted: 1/24/23 4:55pmMessage 15 of 19
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Grapevine, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport M7 convertible.
LenWoodruff said:

I use the Wix 51061 on my 78. It is the large size like th old AC Delco PF35.



Hi Len!  I've used that  filter before too.

   

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Re: Oil Filter Suggestions?

Posted: 1/25/23 11:35amMessage 16 of 19
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I've actually used NAPA - 1069 in my 1982 which I believe are made by WIX. I've had the car 1994 and never had an issue. I also use their air filters (two on my Crossfire)  Best to all.

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Re: Oil Filter Suggestions?

Posted: 1/25/23 12:33pmMessage 17 of 19
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Wix makes the Napa Gold filter.  Can't go wrong with either.  Fram standard filters are known to be of cheap quality.  Lots of internet documentation about that.  GM doesn't have engine warranty issues that are strictly AC Delco oil filter related so it's easy to assume that sticking with am OEM filter wouldn't be a problem. 

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Re: Oil Filter Suggestions?

Posted: 1/25/23 5:08pmMessage 18 of 19
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I agree with Adam's Apple, I use OEM AC/Delco filters on all Chevrolet vehicles. 

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Re: Oil Filter Suggestions?

Posted: 1/27/23 1:50pmMessage 19 of 19
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Vette(s): 1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!
Another AC/Delco user here.
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