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bub · 11-21-2009, 08:23 PM

CAM MAN · 11-21-2009, 08:28 PM

Good pics I never seen inside of the filter before How mant QTS. does it take for
fill up Thanks !! Nice Z06.

bub · 11-21-2009, 08:34 PM

6 qt. of oil meeting GM spec. GM6094M (Mobil 1 does, & it meets GM spec. for the V8 also).

The P/N shown in the owner's manual for the filter did not agree with the P/N shown on the filter, nor the filter the GM parts guy gave me.

The correct filter P/N is PF2129

firestone_ss · 11-21-2009, 08:45 PM

you didnt change your o-ring on the housing?

CAM MAN · 11-21-2009, 08:46 PM

Thanks ,I Had my 1rst oil change at done the dealer I might do the next one myself.
THANKS FOR THE INFO.

dwall · 11-21-2009, 10:08 PM

Wow! I had no idea the oil filter was on top. This should life much easier at oil change time.

cschmidt1956 · 11-22-2009, 07:44 AM

I don't think these filters come with an O-Ring replacement. My Olds uses the same one, and it has TWO o-rings and I have not changed those in 90K miles.

Looks like this one uses a high quality Silicone seal so that should be fine for a long time.

to the OP, how many miles did your filter have on it?

Thanks for the PICS!

bub · 11-22-2009, 08:04 AM

This is the first oil change on my 1LT LLT V6. It had 1,514 miles.

I agree about the "O-rings" being re-usable. There's really no need to replace servicable parts.

The cap has a blue silicon O-ring that forms the primary seal to the outside.

There are rubber "grommets" on each end of the filter element itself that seal the clean side from the dirty side oil passages.

There is a second rubber "seat" at the base of the filter housing. The top cap seat is machined aluminum to allow the element to rotate upon re-installation/tightening.

Note the threads on the cap...They are not full circumference. I can only assume that this was done this way is to allow some oil to flush/coat all the cap's threads to make subsequent removal easier.

firestone_ss · 11-22-2009, 12:24 PM

ive never seen a cartridge type filter not come with a new o-ring,almost not a day goes by where we see a car in the shop with the housing leaking,open it up and the o.e.green oring is still there after 50k,trust me replace those o-rings people

cschmidt1956 · 03-11-2010, 02:49 PM

On the Olds Engine they used two heavy silicone o-rings. I've never replaced them and they are not included even with a factory filter.

Now my Saturn Astra motor with a similar filter does come with one in both the factory filters and the Purolator ones.

RickRay · 03-11-2010, 03:19 PM

Can we use the same Oil Filter on the V6 if we change the oil to Mobile 1 Synthetic from Conventional oil?

2010SLVRBULIT · 03-11-2010, 03:24 PM

where's the oil drain plug?

OKCwhiteKnight · 03-11-2010, 06:00 PM

Didn't realize filter was up top like my ecotec HHR, I just went over 500mi on mine.
I am also in overland park bub, well at least during the week, weekends in OKC

bub · 04-06-2010, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

where's the oil drain plug?

Hate to be a wise crack, but, uh, underneath on the pan...

11-21-2009, 08:23 PM	#1
bub Drives: '17 1SS 1LE & '15 Corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 669	V6 Oil Filter Pics

11-22-2009, 08:04 AM	#8
bub Drives: '17 1SS 1LE & '15 Corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 669	This is the first oil change on my 1LT LLT V6. It had 1,514 miles. I agree about the "O-rings" being re-usable. There's really no need to replace servicable parts. The cap has a blue silicon O-ring that forms the primary seal to the outside. There are rubber "grommets" on each end of the filter element itself that seal the clean side from the dirty side oil passages. There is a second rubber "seat" at the base of the filter housing. The top cap seat is machined aluminum to allow the element to rotate upon re-installation/tightening. Note the threads on the cap...They are not full circumference. I can only assume that this was done this way is to allow some oil to flush/coat all the cap's threads to make subsequent removal easier. Last edited by bub; 11-22-2009 at 08:25 AM.

03-11-2010, 03:19 PM	#11
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	Can we use the same Oil Filter on the V6 if we change the oil to Mobile 1 Synthetic from Conventional oil? __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set

03-11-2010, 06:00 PM	#13
OKCwhiteKnight Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro 2015 Colorado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 725	Didn't realize filter was up top like my ecotec HHR, I just went over 500mi on mine. I am also in overland park bub, well at least during the week, weekends in OKC __________________

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11-21-2009, 08:28 PM	#2
CAM MAN Drives: ALL 5 GEN CAMAROS Join Date: May 2009 Location: SanAntonio Texas Posts: 750 View My Garage	Good pics I never seen inside of the filter before How mant QTS. does it take for fill up Thanks !! Nice Z06.

11-21-2009, 08:34 PM	#3
bub Drives: '17 1SS 1LE & '15 Corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 669	6 qt. of oil meeting GM spec. GM6094M (Mobil 1 does, & it meets GM spec. for the V8 also). The P/N shown in the owner's manual for the filter did not agree with the P/N shown on the filter, nor the filter the GM parts guy gave me. The correct filter P/N is PF2129

11-21-2009, 08:45 PM	#4
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	you didnt change your o-ring on the housing?

11-21-2009, 08:46 PM	#5
CAM MAN Drives: ALL 5 GEN CAMAROS Join Date: May 2009 Location: SanAntonio Texas Posts: 750 View My Garage	Thanks ,I Had my 1rst oil change at done the dealer I might do the next one myself. THANKS FOR THE INFO.

11-21-2009, 10:08 PM	#6
dwall Drives: 1995 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 16	Wow! I had no idea the oil filter was on top. This should life much easier at oil change time.

11-22-2009, 07:44 AM	#7
cschmidt1956 Drives: Too Little time to drive.... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nowhere Posts: 268 View My Garage	I don't think these filters come with an O-Ring replacement. My Olds uses the same one, and it has TWO o-rings and I have not changed those in 90K miles. Looks like this one uses a high quality Silicone seal so that should be fine for a long time. to the OP, how many miles did your filter have on it? Thanks for the PICS!

11-22-2009, 12:24 PM	#9
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	ive never seen a cartridge type filter not come with a new o-ring,almost not a day goes by where we see a car in the shop with the housing leaking,open it up and the o.e.green oring is still there after 50k,trust me replace those o-rings people

03-11-2010, 02:49 PM	#10
cschmidt1956 Drives: Too Little time to drive.... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nowhere Posts: 268 View My Garage	On the Olds Engine they used two heavy silicone o-rings. I've never replaced them and they are not included even with a factory filter. Now my Saturn Astra motor with a similar filter does come with one in both the factory filters and the Purolator ones.

03-11-2010, 03:24 PM	#12
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	where's the oil drain plug?