Oil Filter

[s/c ss]

So, the manual calls for an AC Delco PF48 filter. I'm all for it and have always used AC Delco on all my Chevy's but is there any reason to use anything else on the car?

[ChasperL99]

Yes, because I can not find the PF48, only the PF48e. I went with the Mobil 1 filter.

[s/c ss]

Originally Posted by ChasperL99

Yes, because I can not find the PF48, only the PF48e. I went with the Mobil 1 filter.

Oh I found them. I cannot find a description for the difference between the 48 and 48E though. Not only that but there is a PF48F

[ZMEnow]

Originally Posted by s/c ss

Oh I found them. I cannot find a description for the difference between the 48 and 48E though. Not only that but there is a PF48F

Quote:
Originally Posted by R&L's C6
So I went to Wally world today to get my yearly oil change supplies and notice all they have for filters now is PF48E. Does anyone know
what the E stands for and if they still make the regular PF48 anymore?


The PF48E primary performance improvement relates to the relief valve design. The PF48E has a compression spring loaded nylon poppet that outperforms the current valve design.



Other benefits:
•Element integrity (collapse strength) is increased by 25%. This is because the nylon cores are perfectly round.
•Filter media, which is unchanged, is no longer potted in adhesive which blocks filtration area at each end.
•Filtration performance (efficiency and capacity) are both unchanged.
•The filter shell configuration is unchanged. Existing cap wrenches continue to fit.
•Hydrostatic burst and impulse fatigue performance are both unchanged.
•Relief valve performance is much improved and statistically more stable.
•Hot oil durability is improved by elimination of adhesive.
•Cold weather performance (-30 C) with dexos 1 oil is excellent.
•Improved level of robustness to water accumulation.
•Nitrile material used in the sealing gasket and the anti-drainback valve is unchanged.
•PF48E filters meet performance specifications as defined by GM Powertrain.
•PF48E filters will be used in OE production in the near future.

[s/c ss]

Originally Posted by ZMEnow

Quote:
Originally Posted by R&L's C6
So I went to Wally world today to get my yearly oil change supplies and notice all they have for filters now is PF48E. Does anyone know
what the E stands for and if they still make the regular PF48 anymore?


The PF48E primary performance improvement relates to the relief valve design. The PF48E has a compression spring loaded nylon poppet that outperforms the current valve design.



Other benefits:
•Element integrity (collapse strength) is increased by 25%. This is because the nylon cores are perfectly round.
•Filter media, which is unchanged, is no longer potted in adhesive which blocks filtration area at each end.
•Filtration performance (efficiency and capacity) are both unchanged.
•The filter shell configuration is unchanged. Existing cap wrenches continue to fit.
•Hydrostatic burst and impulse fatigue performance are both unchanged.
•Relief valve performance is much improved and statistically more stable.
•Hot oil durability is improved by elimination of adhesive.
•Cold weather performance (-30 C) with dexos 1 oil is excellent.
•Improved level of robustness to water accumulation.
•Nitrile material used in the sealing gasket and the anti-drainback valve is unchanged.
•PF48E filters meet performance specifications as defined by GM Powertrain.
•PF48E filters will be used in OE production in the near future.

Just found this. Also found the PF48F info. http://acdelcotechconnect.com/pdf/ne...-June-2014.pdf

[bobby35ny]

I'm confused, LOL
I thought we used the PF48R
No?

-bobby

[KaBoom1701]

Originally Posted by bobby35ny

I'm confused, LOL
I thought we used the PF48R
No?

-bobby

+1

I've been using these with no issues and I track my car so meh...

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-UPF48...RZHB9YCBVW82YK

[s/c ss]

I looked up the filter from the manual and went with that one but it was changed at one point. Hopefully someone who knows can clarify. Not only that but the link you showed says it does not fit the 2013 camaro.

[ZED SLED]

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

+1

I've been using these with no issues and I track my car so meh...

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-UPF48...RZHB9YCBVW82YK

I use that one as well.

[bobby35ny]

Originally Posted by s/c ss

I looked up the filter from the manual and went with that one but it was changed at one point. Hopefully someone who knows can clarify. Not only that but the link you showed says it does not fit the 2013 camaro.

Don't worry about what the link says.
You want a PF48R

-Bobby

[s/c ss]

Originally Posted by bobby35ny

Don't worry about what the link says.
You want a PF48R

-Bobby

Ok man! Thanks for your help. I'll order a few.

[CompulsiveZL1]

Yea what bobby35ny said! PF48R