Model number of correct ac delco filter

[Adamace1]

I just did first oil change on 2021 silverado with the 5.3 motor. Owners manual calls for PF63E filter. Dealer parts counter sold me PF63 filters. The Filter I took off the motor that came from factory says replace with PF63. I'm so confused. Why does the owners manual say pf63e and the part on the truck say pf63? I read online the pf63e Filter  has a 22 psi bypass pressure valve, and the pf63 has a 12 psi bypass. I guess I'm going to put an pf63e on to be safe with the higher bypass pressure and what's in the manual.

Edited March 16, 2021 by Adamace1

[redwngr]

Seems like your parts guy isn't up to speed.

 

 

 

[swathdiver]

I don't think they even make the PF63 anymore, they went to the "E" version a few years ago.

[Adamace1]

21 minutes ago, swathdiver said:

I don't think they even make the PF63 anymore, they went to the "E" version a few years ago.

The dealer just sold me new pf63 but they had the black plastic inside and look identical to the pf63e to my eye.

[Adamace1]

What's even more strange is the filter I took off. It's the trucks first oil change. This pic is the factory filter. It says to replace it with a pf63. So GM is not helping with the confusion. All the dealers I have went to don't carry the pf63e or the upf63r they just subistute the pf63 even though gm has released a bulletin saying not to do this because of the bypass valve pressure.

Edited March 16, 2021 by Adamace1

[Adamace1]

2 hours ago, redwngr said:

Seems like your parts guy isn't up to speed.

 

 

 

Yea all 3 of the closest chevy dealers only have and use the pf63 instead of the uprf63r or pf63e. They say there all the same and that's how they do all their oil changes for their customers.

[Grumpy Bear]

Pick someplace that has them and where they cost a fraction.  BTW PF63E is the correct number.

 

Walmart. Farm and Fleet. Tractor Supply. Theisen's. AC-Delco PF63E

 

Have a NAPA store?  NAPA 100255. WIX WL10255.

 

Advanced Auto Parts or Blains? Purolator PL 22500.

 

Walmart or Farm and Fleet? FRAM Ultra Gaurd XG10575

 

AMSOIL Ea017

 

All of these have 22 psi bypasses.  

Edited March 16, 2021 by Grumpy Bear

[Adamace1]

2 hours ago, Grumpy Bear said:

Pick someplace that has them and where they cost a fraction.  BTW PF63E is the correct number.

 

Walmart. Farm and Fleet. Tractor Supply. Theisen's. AC-Delco PF63E

 

Have a NAPA store?  NAPA 100255. WIX WL10255.

 

Advanced Auto Parts or Blains? Purolator PL 22500.

 

Walmart or Farm and Fleet? FRAM Ultra Gaurd XG10575

 

AMSOIL Ea017

 

All of these have 22 psi bypasses.  

Thanks