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jrhagen · 08-31-2014, 12:02 PM

I went to Wally World to get a new oil filter, already had the oil.

Is there a difference between the AC Delco PF 48 and PF 48 E. All they had was the PF 48 E.

Thanks.

klaatu barada nikto · 08-31-2014, 10:45 PM

PF 48 without a doubt. The "e" represents a cheaper version, our wally world doesn't carry the PF 48 e.
Compare the 2 and see the difference especially the filter mounting area. The "good" filter will also have "ZZ" stamped on the filter mounting face.

Autozone should have the PF 48 along with others i can't think of now.

jrhagen · 09-01-2014, 10:19 AM

Thank you.

yotaman96 · 09-01-2014, 07:25 PM

AC Delco has redesigned their oil filters to be more environmentally friendly. Once all of the old style filters are depleted, only the ones ending with an E will be available.

jrhagen · 09-01-2014, 08:00 PM

I contacted ADM and Andy said definitely go with the PF48. I found 4 at another Walmart and bought them all. I should be good for a little while.

klaatu barada nikto · 09-02-2014, 12:35 AM

I won't use a e core filter at any price. After comparing the two filters it was obvious, the e core is a cheap, low quality filter.
Our '02 vette(now sold) used a PF46 filter that i was buying at wally world. When they started selling just the e core type, i started buying the PF46 at Autozone or the dealer.
I would do the same with the PF48.

bkscott · 09-12-2014, 10:29 PM

I just bought a E core at autozone. It goes back tomorrow. Glad I decided to check on the E.

bkscott · 09-13-2014, 05:08 PM

Found some PF 48's at the dealer today and bought a few. There is a definite difference between the 2.

jrhagen · 09-14-2014, 08:15 PM

Finally got under my car to change my oil yesterday. I need a bigger oil drain pan. Almost filled it up.

Midnight Rat · 09-14-2014, 09:54 PM

What about using the upf46?

jrhagen · 09-15-2014, 08:32 PM

Could be a viable alternative.

J-vette · 09-23-2014, 10:34 AM

A Walmart I went to had 4 pf48 filters in the back of about 6 of pf48e filters. I bought all 4 so that should last me for awhile.

08-31-2014, 12:02 PM	#1
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	AC Delco PF 48 or PF 48 E I went to Wally World to get a new oil filter, already had the oil. Is there a difference between the AC Delco PF 48 and PF 48 E. All they had was the PF 48 E. Thanks.

09-01-2014, 07:25 PM	#4
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	AC Delco has redesigned their oil filters to be more environmentally friendly. Once all of the old style filters are depleted, only the ones ending with an E will be available. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

09-12-2014, 10:29 PM	#7
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	I just bought a E core at autozone. It goes back tomorrow. Glad I decided to check on the E. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

09-13-2014, 05:08 PM	#8
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	Found some PF 48's at the dealer today and bought a few. There is a definite difference between the 2. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

08-31-2014, 10:45 PM	#2
klaatu barada nikto C5 Best Gen Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: East TN. Posts: 229	PF 48 without a doubt. The "e" represents a cheaper version, our wally world doesn't carry the PF 48 e. Compare the 2 and see the difference especially the filter mounting area. The "good" filter will also have "ZZ" stamped on the filter mounting face. Autozone should have the PF 48 along with others i can't think of now.

09-01-2014, 10:19 AM	#3
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Thank you.

09-01-2014, 08:00 PM	#5
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I contacted ADM and Andy said definitely go with the PF48. I found 4 at another Walmart and bought them all. I should be good for a little while.

09-02-2014, 12:35 AM	#6
klaatu barada nikto C5 Best Gen Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: East TN. Posts: 229	I won't use a e core filter at any price. After comparing the two filters it was obvious, the e core is a cheap, low quality filter. Our '02 vette(now sold) used a PF46 filter that i was buying at wally world. When they started selling just the e core type, i started buying the PF46 at Autozone or the dealer. I would do the same with the PF48.

09-14-2014, 08:15 PM	#9
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Finally got under my car to change my oil yesterday. I need a bigger oil drain pan. Almost filled it up.

09-14-2014, 09:54 PM	#10
Midnight Rat Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,829	What about using the upf46?

09-15-2014, 08:32 PM	#11
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Could be a viable alternative.

09-23-2014, 10:34 AM	#12
J-vette Drives: '14 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 486	A Walmart I went to had 4 pf48 filters in the back of about 6 of pf48e filters. I bought all 4 so that should last me for awhile.