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I see that the original AC Delco part is now half size and people are suggesting just to get the truck sized equivalent if a full size filter is desired.
I'm in the UK and have to order on-line and therefore can't just walk into a parts store and ask for one for a Chevy truck - please could someone give me a AC Delco (easily available in the UK) model number that is full size and will fit my '81 small block?
I see that the original AC Delco part is now half size and people are suggesting just to get the truck sized equivalent if a full size filter is desired.
I'm in the UK and have to order on-line and therefore can't just walk into a parts store and ask for one for a Chevy truck - please could someone give me a AC Delco (easily available in the UK) model number that is full size and will fit my '81 small block?
Thanks in advance.
Actually, It is the PF25 Delco filter that is OEM for an '81. I have been using the PF454 in my '69-'82s for years. It works fine. The PF25 is still available... Some are new retro and some are NOS... however, I am not comfortable using an old filter in my cars.
Actually, It is the PF25 Delco filter that is OEM for an '81. I have been using the PF454 in my '69-'82s for years. It works fine. The PF25 is still available... Some are new retro and some are NOS... however, I am not comfortable using an old filter in my cars.
Yep; for a number of years, the PF25 was the 'short' filter for both big and small block passenger car applications. The PF35 was the 'long' truck-application filter, again, for both big and small blocks. Either filter could be used in either car or truck V8s.
At some point, the PF25 was discontinued and replaced by the even shorter PF454. It looks like the PF35 was 5.4" long, so it's replacement, the PF1218, is just a bit shorter at 5.1", though still longer than a PF25 (4.6") or a PF454 (3.8").
Yep; for a number of years, the PF25 was the 'short' filter for both big and small block passenger car applications. The PF35 was the 'long' truck-application filter, again, for both big and small blocks. Either filter could be used in either car or truck V8s.
At some point, the PF25 was discontinued and replaced by the even shorter PF454. It looks like the PF35 was 5.4" long, so it's replacement, the PF1218, is just a bit shorter at 5.1", though still longer than a PF25 (4.6") or a PF454 (3.8").
I can get them over here but they're nearly $40!!!
Was hoping to use a Delco if I can find the right model number.
RockAuto has the PF454 for $2.80- I buy them by the case and do not worry about the "size". However, there is the retro PF25 for $7.22 if size matters. There is also a rebate on Delco parts and filters now.
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That’s okay,I walked into Advance Auto Parts to get my AC Delco oil filter for my 81 Corvette and this is what I purchased. Do you notice the Korean and Japanese wording? Has the USA sold their soul to the Asians? Maybe there are a lot of Asians that buy GM automobiles? Probably not.
The picture shows the blue filters -- I have never received the blue ones -- I always end up getting sent the new restoration style white filter. This filter is the OEM size and the one they send is even OEM style (although NCRS always finds something the deduct, original filters are pure unobtanium... at least for anything approaching a sane price, not that'd you want to use one). As for filter quality, I change my oil frequently enough that I'm not really worried, my typical interval is 2,000 miles.
The picture shows the blue filters -- I have never received the blue ones -- I always end up getting sent the new restoration style white filter. This filter is the OEM size and the one they send is even OEM style (although NCRS always finds something the deduct, original filters are pure unobtanium... at least for anything approaching a sane price, not that'd you want to use one). As for filter quality, I change my oil frequently enough that I'm not really worried, my typical interval is 2,000 miles.
Daily Driver.........drive 2,000 miles/change filter & top off oil...........2,000 more miles/change filter & oil.
The oil will still look decent at the 4,000 mile interval when you drain it.
(forget I said that....don't wanna start an oil change....you know..... )
For those who have access to NAPA:
NAPA Gold:
1069 - standard filter (0.79 quarts)
DC
...I also thought I once read that WIX makes the NAPA filters, or at least the NAPA Gold. The last four digits are even the same as the WIX 51069. I use these WIX filters too and I think they are still USA made.
...I also thought I once read that WIX makes the NAPA filters, or at least the NAPA Gold. The last four digits are even the same as the WIX 51069. I use these WIX filters too and I think they are still USA made.
Many of them are made by WIX - air filters too. When you are on the NAPA item description page, scroll down to near the bottom and you'll see the manufacturer name and part number.
What full size oil filter?
. However, there is the retro PF25 for $7.22 if size matters. There is also a rebate on Delco parts and filters now.
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