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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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Default New Z06 owner and have a question....
Ok ive had f-body cars since i was 16. I am now 23 and will be purchasing my 1st Z06 this week. One thing id like to know is oil filters you use the most? I usually stick with the AC delco for my camaro and i run 20-50w in my built motor. I will be using synthetic on the vette, but was wondering what filter to use?

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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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I use AC Delco filters here.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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NAPA Gold # 1042 It's a Wix filter and one of the best out there for the LS motors. At around $6.50 it's a pretty god deal too!

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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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Never tried NAPA GOLD. Ill maybe try that out, but if not ill stick with AC DELCO since ive never had a problem with them.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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I use K&N. A little more expensive but it's peace of mind. Also comes with a nut on the end of the filter so you can wrench it off easily...
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Originally Posted by 05WhiteSRT4
I use K&N. A little more expensive but it's peace of mind. Also comes with a nut on the end of the filter so you can wrench it off easily...

Thank god... I had to use the jaws of life for the camaro... Was better than that other oil filter wrench, but the nut on the end will do wonders.

Btw just got a 03 EB z06 with 44k miles on it. woot!!
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I stick with the AC Delco, but I am a loyal GM guy.

My wife has a 1999 TA, I know what you mean about getting to that oil filter!!!

Congrats on the Vette!
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I don't have a vette, but I run the K&N Gold on all of mine. I use to run the NAPA Gold, but honestly, that 1" nut on the bottom of the case is worth it's weight in gold!
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Originally Posted by crAzy95Z28
Thank god... I had to use the jaws of life for the camaro... Was better than that other oil filter wrench, but the nut on the end will do wonders.

Btw just got a 03 EB z06 with 44k miles on it. woot!!
Congrats!
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AC Delco dumdumdum!
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AC Delco.
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i bought my Z when i as 22 JUST turned 24 yesterday...been using AC Delco from day one. No issues.
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i use either AC Delco or K&N depending on if the local place has a deal with the GC
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delco filter

congrats on the car!!! you're gonna love it
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AC delco - all the way!
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I seem to be stuck on Mobil 1 filters
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Lets see that new Z

I run Napa gold (WIX) 1042 in the SS and Z
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Just washed her today. Still have no plates yet. Nor did it come with the front plate filler . Here she is though...






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Congrats on the car, you will love it. I swicth filters all the time. I bought 5 filters from someone on the forum that sold his car, all different brands.
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