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mattpiotr · 07-27-2012, 12:59 AM

finally put my new comp cam in the truck and put the rebuilt heads back on. drove it for about 3 days and figured i would change the oil....picked up 6 quarts of Lucas 10W-40 Semi-Synthetic Motor Oil a month ago at the local performance shop. but didnt get a filter, kinda wanted to see what of oil filter everybody uses....or prefers. ive been kinda switching off between K&N and Napa Gold. i will stay away from Fram.

redsled87 · 07-27-2012, 01:33 AM

I use Wix 51061. That's who also makes the Napa Gold Filters.

S10Fan · 07-27-2012, 05:35 AM

AC Delco PF1218

**old Rusty C10** · 07-27-2012, 08:24 AM

I always stick with the fitlers made by the manufacturer of the vehicle for gm its AC Delco

riz · 07-27-2012, 08:39 AM

Wix aka napa gold

riz

manimal · 07-27-2012, 08:49 AM

Wix 51061

Weasel Diesel · 07-27-2012, 10:03 AM

Donaldson

**N2TRUX** · 07-27-2012, 10:30 AM

AC Delco if I change the oil.

Malo83 · 07-27-2012, 01:11 PM

Wix 51794 2qt filter

Project82 · 07-27-2012, 01:39 PM

I always use a 51061 Wix but a AC-Delco PF1218 works for me provided my parts store has it in stock...

A 51794 is also a better choice for the extra oil capacity, but!...Sucks trying to change the filter with long tube headers without spilling it all over the place!

Weasel Diesel · 07-27-2012, 01:58 PM

Cut open comparisons.... pretty neat article...

http://www.gmtruckcentral.com/articl...lterstudy.html

i8tokyo · 07-27-2012, 10:31 PM

I use the Baldwin B7. It's a 2 quart filter, 20 micron.

Zane M · 07-27-2012, 10:37 PM

Wix/NAPA Gold or AC Delco.

Desert1957 · 07-28-2012, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsled87

I use Wix 51061. That's who also makes the Napa Gold Filters.

X2 , WIX on everything.

Desert

WarBeard · 07-28-2012, 12:37 PM

FRAM!

Malo83 · 07-28-2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motomech

FRAM!

Don't get your panties in a bind

Used the FRAM 2qt filter for many a moon with no problems, getting harder to find anymore so I switched over to the Wix 2qt filter where my local parts store carries all the time

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beamn7 · 07-28-2012, 04:52 PM

I used to ALWAYS be a AC Delco guy (PF1218) but not after I read this.......
http://www.gmtruckcentral.com/articl...lterstudy.html

wayno · 10-03-2013, 07:59 AM

Looking like a Fram or Wix for me... glad I went and pulled this out of the archives - thought I would comment again to bring it back into discussion.

clapage6 · 10-03-2013, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weasel Diesel

Cut open comparisons.... pretty neat article...

http://www.gmtruckcentral.com/articl...lterstudy.html

I love articles like this, the one thing that could have been addressed in another test is the effect on oil pressure the different filters and their design/media are providing in our engines because there's been some clear losers as far as oil pressure goes depending on filter type and engine mileage. Still an excellent article as far as filtering capability.

That being said... I've bought into the hype of Mobile 1 -302 and also use the ac delco pf1218...no complaints for either

bigd65 · 10-03-2013, 09:13 PM

I agree with the majority ... AC or WIX. WIX is the only filter I use on my Harley Davidson

Moloko · 10-03-2013, 09:22 PM

The AC Delco filters are made by Champ, and are identical to the STP filters sold by Autozone, but the STP filters cost about $2 less a piece.

**rs74** · 10-03-2013, 09:36 PM

I run Napa Gold on everything I own.

*gmachinz* · 10-04-2013, 12:26 AM

I run either Mobil 1 filters or Purolator Pure 1 filters when I can. K&N is a good choice as well. I guess I should admit since I'm an Amsoil dealer I also would recommend their line but could be hard to find in some areas.

For the record on an extreme performance engine I use Amsoil but for everything else, Mobil 1 oil gets the nod. Film strength and rate of evaporation are the 2 critical aspects to judge an oil by....without getting too far of topic here.....lol

superwade57 · 10-04-2013, 09:03 AM

Did you guys look at that test? Delco didn't do so well?... I use napa gold

07-27-2012, 12:59 AM	#1
mattpiotr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan City, Indiana Posts: 158	what oil filter do you use? finally put my new comp cam in the truck and put the rebuilt heads back on. drove it for about 3 days and figured i would change the oil....picked up 6 quarts of Lucas 10W-40 Semi-Synthetic Motor Oil a month ago at the local performance shop. but didnt get a filter, kinda wanted to see what of oil filter everybody uses....or prefers. ive been kinda switching off between K&N and Napa Gold. i will stay away from Fram.

07-27-2012, 01:33 AM	#2
redsled87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lanc Co PA Posts: 226	Re: what oil filter do you use? I use Wix 51061. That's who also makes the Napa Gold Filters. __________________ 1987 R10 Pump Gas 496/TH375 Best 1/4 pass to date 60' 1.49 1/4 10.93 MPH 120

07-27-2012, 05:35 AM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: what oil filter do you use? AC Delco PF1218 __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

07-27-2012, 08:24 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: what oil filter do you use? I always stick with the fitlers made by the manufacturer of the vehicle for gm its AC Delco __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-27-2012, 08:39 AM	#5
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: what oil filter do you use? Wix aka napa gold riz

07-27-2012, 08:49 AM	#6
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: what oil filter do you use? Wix 51061 __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

07-27-2012, 10:03 AM	#7
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: what oil filter do you use? Donaldson

07-27-2012, 10:30 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: what oil filter do you use? AC Delco if I change the oil. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-27-2012, 01:11 PM	#9
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: what oil filter do you use? Wix 51794 2qt filter

07-27-2012, 01:39 PM	#10
Project82 Bretzke Racing Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 114	Re: what oil filter do you use? I always use a 51061 Wix but a AC-Delco PF1218 works for me provided my parts store has it in stock... A 51794 is also a better choice for the extra oil capacity, but!...Sucks trying to change the filter with long tube headers without spilling it all over the place! __________________ 1982 Chevy Silverado C-10 RCLWB - IN PAINT - Inferno Orange Metallic Lowered 4.5/6 - 358 SBC 10.5:1, Comp XE268H cam, Aluminum heads, 650 Double pumper Holley carb, 2400 Holeshot Converter, upgraded T/h350 Trans. Stock Rear end for now (3.08 gear) 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS RCSWB - Dark Spiral Gray Metallic Lowered 2/4 - 4.8L V8 4L60E 10-bolt. some goodies --- NEW DD 11/9/12 "Expect the Un-expected" "Gas, Grass, Or Ass...No one rides for FREE!"

07-27-2012, 01:58 PM	#11
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: what oil filter do you use? Cut open comparisons.... pretty neat article... http://www.gmtruckcentral.com/articl...lterstudy.html

07-27-2012, 10:31 PM	#12
i8tokyo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 61	Re: what oil filter do you use? I use the Baldwin B7. It's a 2 quart filter, 20 micron. __________________ 1982 C-20, 454, TH-400, PS, A/C, 71,000 miles 1978 C-20, 350, TH-400, PS, Non-A/C, 112,000 miles If it ain't broke, there is still probably room for improvement. Speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?

07-27-2012, 10:37 PM	#13
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: what oil filter do you use? Wix/NAPA Gold or AC Delco.

07-28-2012, 12:37 PM	#15
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: what oil filter do you use? FRAM! __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

07-28-2012, 04:52 PM	#17
beamn7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 466	Re: what oil filter do you use? I used to ALWAYS be a AC Delco guy (PF1218) but not after I read this....... http://www.gmtruckcentral.com/articl...lterstudy.html



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10-03-2013, 07:59 AM	#18
wayno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woolwich Twp, NJ Posts: 445	Re: what oil filter do you use? Looking like a Fram or Wix for me... glad I went and pulled this out of the archives - thought I would comment again to bring it back into discussion. __________________ 64 Step Side - The Mistress

10-03-2013, 09:13 PM	#20
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Re: what oil filter do you use? I agree with the majority ... AC or WIX. WIX is the only filter I use on my Harley Davidson __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

10-03-2013, 09:22 PM	#21
Moloko Hoarding Rusty Objects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 267	Re: what oil filter do you use? The AC Delco filters are made by Champ, and are identical to the STP filters sold by Autozone, but the STP filters cost about $2 less a piece. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 1994 GMC Yukon Follow me on Youtube! - http://www.youtube.com/user/FuelInjectionSucks

10-03-2013, 09:36 PM	#22
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: what oil filter do you use? I run Napa Gold on everything I own. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

10-04-2013, 12:26 AM	#23
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: what oil filter do you use? I run either Mobil 1 filters or Purolator Pure 1 filters when I can. K&N is a good choice as well. I guess I should admit since I'm an Amsoil dealer I also would recommend their line but could be hard to find in some areas. For the record on an extreme performance engine I use Amsoil but for everything else, Mobil 1 oil gets the nod. Film strength and rate of evaporation are the 2 critical aspects to judge an oil by....without getting too far of topic here.....lol

10-04-2013, 09:03 AM	#24
superwade57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 664	Re: what oil filter do you use? Did you guys look at that test? Delco didn't do so well?... I use napa gold

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