PF-48 or Wix 57060

[CapitalTruck]

Without causing too much controversy, which would be better to run on my new truck? On my old one I had success with the PF46. Would it be reasonable to conclude that the ACDelco would be best for the new one? I know to some degree we're talking six in one hand/half dozen in the other. I know Wix makes a quality filter, I'm just wondering if it would be better than the OEM Delco.

[RyanbabZ71]

For my truck and car I have stuck with the pf48. For our Toyota van I use wix. You can't go wrong any way

 

 

Ryan

 

 

[MS3DALE]

I agree with Ryan,I actually use a UPF48R on both my Silverado and Camaro.

[foghorn23]

Nothing wrong with the PF48 as all I've ever seen are the classic style with metal center tube. A sub $4 price tag at Wally World doesn't hurt either. However I just bought two WIX 57060's this week. Oreilly auto parts had a promotion and I had a couple of $5 coupons that made them $1.59 each including tax. In my opinion either are good filters. I've also run Purolator Pureones and were highly satisfied with them as well. I just try to avoid Fram (unless it is their Ultra filter). The Fram Ultra is actually quite well built in comparison to their other filters.

[TooTall1]

I use the PF-63 or WIX equivalent 57045 on my 2008 5.3L. Slightly longer filter(about an inch), more filtration media and slightly more oil capacity. A win-win-win if you ask me. Also GM recommends the PF-48 for break in, and a switch to the PF-63 at your first change.

[Carder09]

I usually use k&n's oil filter on my truck, no complaints. I have been told to stay away from fram and cheaper store brand stuff but OEM, wix, and k&n work the best.

[Wolfmanjohn]

I agree with Ryan,I actually use a UPF48R on both my Silverado and Camaro.

 

 

^^^^^^X2, especially since I got a ton of 'em in bulk at ~ $6 each. I'll croak before I run outta those things.

[Snow White]

i'm not sure if this is going off topic by saying i run k&n filters now, it prevents the flow back the best.... given the question at hand, i'd use the pf48

[CapitalTruck]

"Also GM recommends the PF-48 for break in, and a switch to the PF-63 at your first change. " I've sure never heard that one before.

[foghorn23]

"Also GM recommends the PF-48 for break in, and a switch to the PF-63 at your first change. " I've sure never heard that one before.

 

 

+1. I do know that some of the Traverses and Acadias came with PF48's from the factory, and owner's manuals stated to use the PF63 for subsequent oil changes, but I never heard of anything like that with the GMT-900's.

[Black02Silverado]

Can't go wrong with either one.

[gnet158]

Dont' forget the Pureolator Gold PL1777 I think. I've been sold on wix since my 08' sierra, but after getting a gold filter, I'm liking the weight difference in the gold. Much heavier and appears to be more solid than the wix. Maybe it's just me but I thing I'm sticking with the Pureolator. Can't go wrong between the two.

[Gurrzt]

If your vehicle is under the factory warranty, I would use the AC Delco filter. For in the case of catastrophic engine failure, if GM can trace it back to the oil filter (your chances of winning the lottery are better), they can deny your claim.

 

I use the Mobil 1 M1-206 extended filter on Sara (2001 Z28) whose factory warranty is long gone.

 

I use the AC Delco PF48 on my 2013 Yukon Denali, and as said above @ Wal-Mart is $3.97 a filter.

[foghorn23]

If your vehicle is under the factory warranty, I would use the AC Delco filter. For in the case of catastrophic engine failure, if GM can trace it back to the oil filter (your chances of winning the lottery are better), they can deny your claim.

 

I use the Mobil 1 M1-206 extended filter on Sara (2001 Z28) whose factory warranty is long gone.

 

I use the AC Delco PF48 on my 2013 Yukon Denali, and as said above @ Wal-Mart is $3.97 a filter.

 

 

From a hassle standpoint you're probably right. However if GM were to be able to pen the blame on a non-oem filter, I would expect a major company like WIX to stand behind their product. I read a thread a few years back where a Saturn owner used a Champion Labs ecore filter. They had a failure and GM refused warranty because they found pieces of the antidrainback valve in oil passages. Champion Labs stepped up and paid for the repair. I'll try to find this thread..... don't remember what board it was on.

 

Update I found the thread:

 

http://www.saturnoutlookforum.net/index.php?topic=2308.msg10602;topicseen

[Gurrzt]

From a hassle standpoint you're probably right. However if GM were to be able to pen the blame on a non-oem filter, I would expect a major company like WIX to stand behind their product. I read a thread a few years back where a Saturn owner used a Champion Labs ecore filter. They had a failure and GM refused warranty because they found pieces of the antidrainback valve in oil passages. Champion Labs stepped up and paid for the repair. I'll try to find this thread..... don't remember what board it was on.

 

Update I found the thread:

 

http://www.saturnoutlookforum.net/index.php?topic=2308.msg10602;topicseen

Very interesting reading.