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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
The PF64 is a $6 paper filter, and the oil is a very-low-synthetic-content-blend worth all of $25-30 for the entire change.
If you're keeping long-term (past 75,000mi), I would encourage self oil changes with better oil (does not have to be M1, but any quality dexos1 synthetic passing the highest tests) and a better filter (M1-113, Napa Platinum, or similar).
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That's correct. My dealer won't change the oil until the oil monitor readout is at 5-10%. I might have to do two changes before then.
It's a 2year/24k deal so I'll be lucky to get two changes out of them.
So as it stands, the Z51 can use a PF64 or a Mobil-1 113 but not a UPF48R, correct?
It's a 2year/24k deal so I'll be lucky to get two changes out of them.So as it stands, the Z51 can use a PF64 or a Mobil-1 113 but not a UPF48R, correct?
There is no reason why they(PF64, PF48, UPF48 and M1-113) are not interchangeable on the LT1.
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Not to sound elitist at all (just relying on facts), but there's no way I'd ever use/take any of the dealer oil changes.
The PF64 is a $6 paper filter, and the oil is a very-low-synthetic-content-blend worth all of $25-30 for the entire change.
If you're keeping long-term (past 75,000mi), I would encourage self oil changes with better oil (does not have to be M1, but any quality dexos1 synthetic passing the highest tests) and a better filter (M1-113, Napa Platinum, or similar).
The PF64 is a $6 paper filter, and the oil is a very-low-synthetic-content-blend worth all of $25-30 for the entire change.
If you're keeping long-term (past 75,000mi), I would encourage self oil changes with better oil (does not have to be M1, but any quality dexos1 synthetic passing the highest tests) and a better filter (M1-113, Napa Platinum, or similar).
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
That's quite a generous service, as they're not being reimbursed for that (unless the dealership has a good deal on the fluid, itself). They're only reimbursed for the factory part number stock cost.
Burning Brakes
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When I queried the service manager concerning what oil was used it didn't occur to me ask about reimbursement...but I will.
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
It should show that they're being paid for qty x part number. On the base, they're getting credit for 8 x SKU for dexos1 blend, on the Z51, 11 x SKU for dexos1 blend. Plus the 1 x SKU on the PF64.
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From: Texas
I used the Mobil 1 Model M1113 Extended Performance Oil Filter.
It exceeds GM's requirements, and is an overall better filter than the ACDelco (non-R) equivalent.
About $13 a pop:
Amazon.com: Mobil 1 M1-113 Extended Performance Oil Filter: Automotive
or
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...ntifier=904898
It exceeds GM's requirements, and is an overall better filter than the ACDelco (non-R) equivalent.
About $13 a pop:
Amazon.com: Mobil 1 M1-113 Extended Performance Oil Filter: Automotive
or
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...ntifier=904898
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The first 20,000, or so, C6 Z06's, came from the factory with PF48 filters(as did my 2009 Z06). Never heard of a single one of those Z06's that had catastrophic engine failure due to using the run of the mill AC Delco filter, nor did GM ever send out a memo stating that Z06 owners should not use the PF48 filter or a replacement page for my owner's manual. The Z06 has a 100psi oil pressure gauge where as the LS2's and LS3's have a 80psi gauge. From what I've seen, the Z06 does run at a higher operating oil pressure vs the LS2/3.
Then, in the summer of 2008, when GM released the ZR1, they started installing the UPF48R filter(and the LS9 still had the same 100psi gauge as the Z06) on the ZR1. In the interest of standardization at Wixom, they started using the UPF48R on all their engines(LS7, LS9 and dry sump LS3's).
That said, I believe the Mobil1 M1-113 and the K&N HP-1017 filters are the best available and that is what I use. From what I've read, the UPF48R is the same oil filter as the Mobil1 M1-113 but the Mobil1 filter can be purchased at nearly any auto parts store whereas the ACDelco filter can be difficult to find. I see no sense in paying shipping on a UP48R filter when I can pickup a Mobi1 filter when I buy my oil.
Then, in the summer of 2008, when GM released the ZR1, they started installing the UPF48R filter(and the LS9 still had the same 100psi gauge as the Z06) on the ZR1. In the interest of standardization at Wixom, they started using the UPF48R on all their engines(LS7, LS9 and dry sump LS3's).
That said, I believe the Mobil1 M1-113 and the K&N HP-1017 filters are the best available and that is what I use. From what I've read, the UPF48R is the same oil filter as the Mobil1 M1-113 but the Mobil1 filter can be purchased at nearly any auto parts store whereas the ACDelco filter can be difficult to find. I see no sense in paying shipping on a UP48R filter when I can pickup a Mobi1 filter when I buy my oil.
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Just in case anyone stumbles upon this old stuff, as I did by accident, and believes it ALL... just be aware of the 2017 GM update below. It contradicts a number of posts in this thread:
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...tems-1363.html
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...tems-1363.html