What Oil Filter To Use? AC PF59 discontinued?
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Fram filters are junk, they use cheap cardboard endcaps and cheap glue to hold them together. I wouldn't want one of those filters to go on a regular engine, let alone a high performance one.
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I was working with a GM World Class Tech this week while in Training for my new job and he has an LS1 in this Race Truck. He said DO NOT use a PF 61 on our motors. The thread pitch is wrong and when the filter is 1/2 installed you can wobble it back and forth. Can cause the threads to strip.
Also......While in the parts room I noticed that SAAB uses a PF59C filter. I am going to try one on my new oil change next month and see if it works..........
Also......While in the parts room I noticed that SAAB uses a PF59C filter. I am going to try one on my new oil change next month and see if it works..........
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[QUOTE=2002B4CCamaro]I was working with a GM World Class Tech this week while in Training for my new job and he has an LS1 in this Race Truck. He said DO NOT use a PF 61 on our motors. The thread pitch is wrong and when the filter is 1/2 installed you can wobble it back and forth. Can cause the threads to strip.
QUOTE]Thats odd cause others here say they used it.
QUOTE]Thats odd cause others here say they used it.
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Originally Posted by 00transamnh
FRAM its just an oil filter for christ sake
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[QUOTE=INMY01TA] He said once installed, it sits flush and tight, but just that slight angle can cause it to cross thread VERY easily.
Just my .02, if it works for you, go for it! Its just not something I want to risk on my car.
Originally Posted by 2002B4CCamaro
I was working with a GM World Class Tech this week while in Training for my new job and he has an LS1 in this Race Truck. He said DO NOT use a PF 61 on our motors. The thread pitch is wrong and when the filter is 1/2 installed you can wobble it back and forth. Can cause the threads to strip.
QUOTE]Thats odd cause others here say they used it.
QUOTE]Thats odd cause others here say they used it.
Just my .02, if it works for you, go for it! Its just not something I want to risk on my car.
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What makes using a long filter better? I am using the short one M1 but I am thinking about going to a ac delco or K&N. Should I go long or short and why? I am going to get some of the 5-40W amsoil as soon as I can find it. I live in memphis tn and have not found somewhere to get it yet.
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Originally Posted by chevygirl
What makes using a long filter better? I am using the short one M1 but I am thinking about going to a ac delco or K&N. Should I go long or short and why? I am going to get some of the 5-40W amsoil as soon as I can find it. I live in memphis tn and have not found somewhere to get it yet.
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[QUOTE=2002B4CCamaro]
He said once installed, it sits flush and tight, but just that slight angle can cause it to cross thread VERY easily.
Just my .02, if it works for you, go for it! Its just not something I want to risk on my car. Ive been using them since they switched part numbers. Never once have had an issue. If you cross thread an oil filter, you shouldnt be working on cars or chainging oil in my opinion. LMAO
Originally Posted by INMY01TA
He said once installed, it sits flush and tight, but just that slight angle can cause it to cross thread VERY easily.
Just my .02, if it works for you, go for it! Its just not something I want to risk on my car.
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Originally Posted by Hardtop
I use Purolator Pure One filters. They are a little cheaper than M1 or KN.
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Ignore that tech rep. The threads are the same.