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Now that GM has recommended using the PF47 oil filter on my 5.3L V8, instead of the PF59, should the oil and filter be changed more frequently than 3000 miles, typically when I change my oil, because of the reduction in size of the PF47 filter? What are your thoughts and recommendations.

 

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Now that GM has recommended using the PF47 oil filter on my 5.3L V8, instead of the PF59, should the oil and filter be changed more frequently than 3000 miles, typically when I change my oil, because of the reduction in size of the PF47 filter?  What are your  thoughts and recommendations.

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

 

 

 

 

In my eyes you are waisting your time by changing the oil every 3000 miles. But thats me. Even with this other filter your should be fine for the 3000 mile routine. I read somewhere that WIX filters will last 5000 to 6000 miles before they need changed.

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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If you are not comfortable with smaller filter, simply find a CARQUEST, NAPA or any other supplier of Wix Fiters. Wix still provides us with a PF 59 equivalent. The CQ # is 85522 and although I am not going to beat up on an AC filter, IMO you cannot buy a better filter than Wix.

 

Cameron, from what I have been told by Wix engineers, any good quality filter is good for about 5K to 6K and then it is done for. The exception would be the new extended drain filters and I guess I am just not familiar enough with them to comment. I do know Wix supplies us with an XD series for HD trucks and off road equip but they are not yet offered for LD trucks and cars. I am hoping they will soon offer this technology for other vehicles.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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Now that GM has recommended using the PF47 oil filter on my 5.3L V8, instead of the PF59, should the oil and filter be changed more frequently than 3000 miles, typically when I change my oil, because of the reduction in size of the PF47 filter?  What are your  thoughts and recommendations.

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

 

 

 

 

A PF46 is the replacement for the PF59,Not the PF47.

You can use a PF61 in place of the PF59 if you want to stick with an AC-Delco filter.

And no,You don't have to change your oil more often if you use the smaller PF46.

99silveradoz71 Senior Enthusiast

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A PF46 is the replacement for the PF59,Not the PF47.

You can use a PF61 in place of the PF59 if you want to stick with an AC-Delco filter.

 

 

 

 

 

I haven't run into an issue yet as I had a pretty good stockpile of filters, but I'll have to buy some for the next change. Is the 47 the same size as a 59? What about the 61? Basically I'm just wondering what the differences are as I've run the PF59's from day 1 with no issues.

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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Bill if I am not mistaken, the PF 59 is no longer avail and the replacement is the 46 as Rich said. The 46 is 3.4" in lenth and the 59 was 4.5" long.

 

I had not heard of using a 61 in place of 59. However, if I interchange a 59 and 61 to a CQ (Wix) # that both change to a 85522, which is still 4.5" long.

 

I know they do their job, but I never will be comfortable with these tiny little filters. It just goes against my grain.

 

BTW, thanks for what you do each day as a Peace Officer. My children are very young and impressionable and I am doing all that I can to make them understand what you guys do each day and why. I want them to have the utmost respect for any and all Law Enforcement.

 

I will tell you that I have learned of a system that will eliminate all speeding tickets. It has worked for me for over 10 years now and I should not be telling you this with you being a law enforcement officer, but I will.

 

I have discovered that your veh has a small gauge in the dash with numbers on it and a dial. As you drive you will notice white signs on the side of the road with black letters that read "Speed Limit ##". If you will place that dial on the corresponding # in your dash and keep it very close to that # as you drive, you will never get a speeding ticket and you will be helping keep yourself and others safe. :banghead:

 

Sorry to interupt this thread.

99silveradoz71 Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks C&A both for the info on-topic as well as the appreciation. I like the line about the dash and signs too- our judge has used that concept pretty closely at times during speed trials I've been on.

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