Oil Filter

[abear0232]

Can you use a ACDelco/Ultraguard Gold, UPF48R, in place of a PF48??

[RyanbabZ71]

yes

[MS3DALE]

Yep sure can,The UPF48R was released to be used on the new '09 Corvette ZR1,And also the '09 Z06.

It can however be used on any application that calls for a PF48.

[Black02Silverado]

Yep sure can,The UPF48R was released to be used on the new '09 Corvette ZR1,And also the '09 Z06.

It can however be used on any application that calls for a PF48.

 

 

Good info, thanks.

[VMax2007]

Yep sure can,The UPF48R was released to be used on the new '09 Corvette ZR1,And also the '09 Z06.

It can however be used on any application that calls for a PF48.

 

Is it superior? If so, how/why?

 

Where can I get them?

[Black02Silverado]

Yep sure can,The UPF48R was released to be used on the new '09 Corvette ZR1,And also the '09 Z06.

It can however be used on any application that calls for a PF48.

 

Is it superior? If so, how/why?

 

Where can I get them?

 

 

 

I have not checked but you should be able to get them from GMPartsDirect.com a supporting vendor here on GM-Trucks.

[ajcain79]

What is the benefit of using that filter instead of the PF48?

[jhoff8487]

What is the benefit of using that filter instead of the PF48?

 

+1

[MS3DALE]

The UPF48R has a higher burst rating than the regular PF48.

 

Heres the article from the July '08 issue of GM-Techlink.....

 

HIGH PRESSURE OIL FILTER

 

GM Powertrain has released a new oil filter for the 2009 Corvette. The new design UPF48R oil filter will be used on the following applications:

 

- LS7 7.0L -- Z06

 

- LS9 6.2L -- ZR1

 

With the addition of piston oil cooling nozzles and other unique lubrication system requirements, a new design dual-rotor oil pump is required for the LS9 application. The new design oil pump produces greater volume and higher system oil pressure. To meet those requirements, a new oil filter with higher burst strength is required.

 

The Ultraguard™ Gold UPF48R filter (U for Ultra and R for Racing) is black in color, has a thicker exterior shell, and can be identified as p/n 12626224.

 

TIP: The internal components are the same in both the UPF48R and PF48 oil filters.

The UPF48R can be used in applications where the PF48 is specified.

 

TIP: The UPF48R is required for LS9 applications and is also used for the LS7 application as both engines are built at GM's Performance Build Center.

 

Also,Heres a link to the July '08 issue of Techlink.....GM-Techlink

[C & A s Dad]

I tell ya!!! Dis man knows his stuff.....

 

Just your friendly GM Parts Guy sharing his knowledge.

[MS3DALE]

I tell ya!!! Dis man knows his stuff.....

 

Just your friendly GM Parts Guy sharing his knowledge.

 

Who me? Oh no,I'm not a GM parts guy,But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of course if things keep going the way they are.....I'm "NOT" going to be a GM parts guy

[pm26]

It looks like this filter is a waste of money if they are both the same internally. The only advantage is thicker outer shell to withstand higher pressure, which we do not have because our trucks DO NOT have the high pressure oil pump! No doubt this filter costs at least twice as much as regular P48.

 

I change oil every 3 k miles on my vehicles and I have driven close to one million miles and so far exactly zero regular oil filters have burst on my vehicles.

[VMax2007]

It looks like this filter is a waste of money if they are both the same internally. The only advantage is thicker outer shell to withstand higher pressure, which we do not have because our trucks DO NOT have the high pressure oil pump! No doubt this filter costs at least twice as much as regular P48.

 

I change oil every 3 k miles on my vehicles and I have driven close to one million miles and so far exactly zero regular oil filters have burst on my vehicles.

 

That's because you don't have AFM.

 

 

 

[ajcain79]

It looks like this filter is a waste of money if they are both the same internally. The only advantage is thicker outer shell to withstand higher pressure, which we do not have because our trucks DO NOT have the high pressure oil pump! No doubt this filter costs at least twice as much as regular P48.

my thoughts exactly

[Zembonez]

Who me? Oh no,I'm not a GM parts guy,But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night

 

YOU are safe RICH.

 

If we have to we will all drive to your store to buy stuff - OR - If your store goes under, we will find another one that needs a parts manager... even if we have to do away with him! HEHEHEHEH!