Engine Oil Filter?
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Instructor
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Engine Oil Filter?
Hey all... I am out of "free" oil changes after my next oil change and have decided that I will change my own oil after that.... they have put the wrong oil in my car twice so I guess if I want something done right I should do it myself.
Anyways! Anyone know the hold sizes for the 2 plugs, what oil filter wrench fits, torque specs for the plugs and what oil filter is everyone using?
Mostly street driving/racing
Thanks!
Anyways! Anyone know the hold sizes for the 2 plugs, what oil filter wrench fits, torque specs for the plugs and what oil filter is everyone using?
Mostly street driving/racing
Thanks!
Pro
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: NC
No reason to use any other filter than ac delco PF64, $7 at Walmart or Amazon prime. There is a Mobil 1 rebate going on right now so 10 qts will cost you around $20, all in all DIY oil change for ~$30.
And always hand tight the filter!
And always hand tight the filter!
Last edited by flying_vette; Jun 16, 2018 at 11:02 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
I have used Wix filters but went back to the ACDelco when I found out that GM increased the bypass pressure and not all manufacturers have updated their design. I think the design was changed when GM started variable volume oil pumps in most of their engines.
I use a stamped metal oil filter wrench that fits the indentations on the end of the filter. You may need s wrench to get the filter off. But should not need it to tighten. Just as tight as you can get it by hand.
I use a stamped metal oil filter wrench that fits the indentations on the end of the filter. You may need s wrench to get the filter off. But should not need it to tighten. Just as tight as you can get it by hand.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Jun 16, 2018 at 09:18 AM.
Melting Slicks
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There was a post & discussion recently about the oil bolts. The bolts use a "crush" washer that some recommended to replace at each oil drain due to constant heat/cool of them & maybe losing the ability to properly seal (old ones) when reused. I doubt the dealers replace them & others stated they reused them without any leaks but it might make you sleep better if you bought new. I guess hardware stores have them & sure auto parts stores would & probably much cheaper than dealer. Also be sure to use proper oil filter of 22 psi bypass pressure. The PF 64/PF63E are correct & the PF 48/48E are not to be used even tho they appear identical. This is from a service bulletin from GM quoted on corvetteactioncenter.com under C7 engine/drivetrain for '12-17'yrs (yes, I know '12-13' only applies to other GM vehicles that this SB applies to) but also to LT1/LT4 engines. Wondered if that was a misprint in the SB (PF63E) instead of PF64E but it wasn't corrected in subsequent SBs. Auto Zone says PF63E doesn't fit vettes, so I would stick to PF64.
Last edited by madrob2020; Jun 16, 2018 at 12:13 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Hey all... I am out of "free" oil changes after my next oil change and have decided that I will change my own oil after that.... they have put the wrong oil in my car twice so I guess if I want something done right I should do it myself.
Anyways! Anyone know the hold sizes for the 2 plugs, what oil filter wrench fits, torque specs for the plugs and what oil filter is everyone using?
Mostly street driving/racing
Thanks!
Anyways! Anyone know the hold sizes for the 2 plugs, what oil filter wrench fits, torque specs for the plugs and what oil filter is everyone using?
Mostly street driving/racing
Thanks!
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That is correct. I did an oil change on my 2019 Z06 LT4 several weeks ago and GM is still using the rubber seal with the integral o-ring shape just as they have been using for 20 or more years.