AC Delco Classic Question
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Look into a P1, NG or Wix or even a Puro Classic. I think those have a pretty good track record. If the AC Delco classic is an e-core filter like I'm thinking it is, personally, I'd be kinda wishy washy on driving it 7,500.
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I wouldn't sleep well knowing I was running an ecore filter for 7.5k I would defiantly look into getting a pure one for that change
I don't be believe the Classic is an e-core. E-cores are Duraguards.
Most here would probably think 7500 is a stretch with a Classic. Could always try it once and open it up to see what you think.
Most here would probably think 7500 is a stretch with a Classic. Could always try it once and open it up to see what you think.
There are so many filters of better quality for the same price or 2-3 bucks more. Over 7500miles that is chump change. Invest in a decent filter for your vehicle, it will thank you for it.
Not saying that the delco's are all bad. I just prefer non E-Core. The Classic isn't a horrible filter. Just better options out there. Filtration is so important, especially when extending OCI's past 5k.
Not saying that the delco's are all bad. I just prefer non E-Core. The Classic isn't a horrible filter. Just better options out there. Filtration is so important, especially when extending OCI's past 5k.
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The Classic AC Delco is not an e-core. You can open it up and tell...inner tube is black plastic = e-core, if it is metal = it's a classic. Plus the box usually has an e after the PF48 etc if it's an e-core.
So, should I stick then with the Bosch Distance Plus I was using on my last OCI or the Mobil 1 EP filter I am currently running?
I am wanting to go back to the QSUD, though, so I was wondering what the best filter option would be.
So, should I stick then with the Bosch Distance Plus I was using on my last OCI or the Mobil 1 EP filter I am currently running?
I am wanting to go back to the QSUD, though, so I was wondering what the best filter option would be.
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Originally Posted By: qdeezie
Look into a P1, NG or Wix or even a Puro Classic. I think those have a pretty good track record. If the AC Delco classic is an e-core filter like I'm thinking it is, personally, I'd be kinda wishy washy on driving it 7,500.
+1. The Classic is not ecore, and may do the miles, but it is no cheaper than these filters listed and not quite as good as these--in my opinion.
Look into a P1, NG or Wix or even a Puro Classic. I think those have a pretty good track record. If the AC Delco classic is an e-core filter like I'm thinking it is, personally, I'd be kinda wishy washy on driving it 7,500.
+1. The Classic is not ecore, and may do the miles, but it is no cheaper than these filters listed and not quite as good as these--in my opinion.
it sure has H better be able to do it since MANY GM oil life monitors take the vehicle that far..
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Good point
Originally Posted By: Jakegday
it sure has H better be able to do it since MANY GM oil life monitors take the vehicle that far..
I think this post sums it up perfectly---7500 and more.
I wouldn't say a P1 is better than a non-ECore AC-look how many P1 torn filter media we've seen this year-plenty
it sure has H better be able to do it since MANY GM oil life monitors take the vehicle that far..
I think this post sums it up perfectly---7500 and more.
I wouldn't say a P1 is better than a non-ECore AC-look how many P1 torn filter media we've seen this year-plenty
The Delco Classics are NOT an Ecore.
They are a very well made filter, I would say comparable quality with Wix or Purolator. I would have no issues running one for 7500.
They are a very well made filter, I would say comparable quality with Wix or Purolator. I would have no issues running one for 7500.
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river rat, what makes you say that the classic design isn't as good as the Wix and Purolator offerings? The nitrile adbv?
They appear to be a little less in the filtration department. I don't like the clicker bypass design all that much. But just my opinons.
river rat, what makes you say that the classic design isn't as good as the Wix and Purolator offerings? The nitrile adbv?
They appear to be a little less in the filtration department. I don't like the clicker bypass design all that much. But just my opinons.
I would NEVER use an e core!
i always liked the a/c delco but i stopped using them when they went e core
i always liked the a/c delco but i stopped using them when they went e core
I think the Ecore basic design has promise with a few modifications.
I am kind of afraid of the execution of it though. Seeing the cage apparently acting like a cookie cutter in some cases and chopping a chunk of media out.
Now where did that filter paper go? Could block an oil gallery.
Scary.
I am, however, running an STP Ecore at the moment on my old VW van because I want to cut it open and post pictures to see what, if anything, 20W-50 does to it. I would not put one on my wife's car or my truck cause I wouldn't chance it from seeing the pictures of the failures.
I am kind of afraid of the execution of it though. Seeing the cage apparently acting like a cookie cutter in some cases and chopping a chunk of media out.
Now where did that filter paper go? Could block an oil gallery.
Scary.
I am, however, running an STP Ecore at the moment on my old VW van because I want to cut it open and post pictures to see what, if anything, 20W-50 does to it. I would not put one on my wife's car or my truck cause I wouldn't chance it from seeing the pictures of the failures.
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