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RayInAlaska · 07-17-2016, 02:38 PM

A final note about filters used on my 2001 Silverado 5.3 litters Vortex motor: I bought a NAPA oil filter and then realized how short this filter is compared to a Mobil 1 filter, so I didn't use it and saved it as a backup filter in case I have to use it someday. Tall filters like the Mobil 1 and a couple of others are much easier to install and remove, because sometimes you can just grab it with your hands and spin it few turns. With a short filter, most times I have to use a wrench to remove or install it.

07-17-2016, 02:38 PM	#47
RayInAlaska Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 113	Re: What oil and oil filter are you high mileage guys using A final note about filters used on my 2001 Silverado 5.3 litters Vortex motor: I bought a NAPA oil filter and then realized how short this filter is compared to a Mobil 1 filter, so I didn't use it and saved it as a backup filter in case I have to use it someday. Tall filters like the Mobil 1 and a couple of others are much easier to install and remove, because sometimes you can just grab it with your hands and spin it few turns. With a short filter, most times I have to use a wrench to remove or install it. __________________ 2001 Silverado 1500, with a 325 Vortex motor, 4x4, with over 213,000 miles and countless hours of idling.