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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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So I stopped by the Chevy dealer on the way home to pick up an oil filter for the '03 Z.

I think she gave me the wrong one... this thing is smaller than the filter on my 3.0 V6 Ranger and only cost $4.88. Surely the oil filter on a vette is a bigger than a tennis ball???

My invoice says part no. 89036836. But the filter has "PF46" and "88984215" on it. Can anyone help me out here?

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Originally Posted by Alaskanpilot
So I stopped by the Chevy dealer on the way home to pick up an oil filter for the '03 Z.

I think she gave me the wrong one... this thing is smaller than the filter on my 3.0 V6 Ranger and only cost $4.88. Surely the oil filter on a vette is a bigger than a tennis ball???

My invoice says part no. 89036836. But the filter has "PF46" and "88984215" on it. Can anyone help me out here?

Thanks!
Right Filter and yes they are smaller then you would expect.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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PF46 is the correct filter.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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PF46 by AC Delco is indeed your filter for a C5
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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well I'll be. Who knew?? Not me I guess. Thanks guys!
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Did your car arrive yet?
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ZEEEEOOOOSIC
Did your car arrive yet?
It might be here tomorrow! Except...

it snowed 10 inches Saturday;
it snowed 6 inches today;
it is supposed to snow 6 more inches tonight.

after NO SNOW IN MARCH AT ALL! haha.

I'll have to have it flat-bedded to my house I think.

So I've got this CORRECT oil filter, 12q. of Costco-supplied Mobil 1 (with coupon of course!) air filter, an oil pressure sensor, CAGS solenoid, Antivenom mod washers, lowering instructions, new center console, and a full stock of detailing supplies to keep me busy until the snow melts. Again.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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You have the correct filter, and mine takes dead on 6.5 qts. Some say 7, but not me.
Good luck with the weather.
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Originally Posted by jrprich
PF46 by AC Delco is indeed your filter for a C5


M1-107 if you use a Mobil 1 filter as well
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Originally Posted by 2KFRC5
PF46 is the correct filter.
That is what I use.

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might also need a pint or two of your favorite brew
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Originally Posted by dobewillie
might also need a pint or two of your favorite brew
Thats what im thinking excellent advise
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Originally Posted by dobewillie
might also need a pint or two of your favorite brew
no need to tell ME twice!

Bottoms up everyone!

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Sounds like your about ready for the arrival!!


And ya, I was surprised by the oil filter size at first as well. (I use Napa Gold)
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Originally Posted by Alaskanpilot

So I've got this CORRECT oil filter, 12q. of Costco-supplied Mobil 1 (with coupon of course!) air filter, an oil pressure sensor, CAGS solenoid, Antivenom mod washers, lowering instructions, new center console, and a full stock of detailing supplies to keep me busy until the snow melts. Again.
Sounds like quality time
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