AC-Delco E-core PF1218 question.

[wtd]

I have a 98 K3500 with the 7.4L. I'm using an AC-Delco PF1218 E-core filter on it. The E-core version is the only one I can find in AC-Delco anymore.

Since I started using this filter right after I bought the truck 2 1/2 years ago, I'm getting more engine tapping at startup. Kind of like when I used Fram filters years ago. I don't know remember the brand of filter it had on it when I first bought it but it didn't have the startup tapping noise like it does now. I've only put about 7,000 miles on the truck since I bought it.

Has anyone else experienced more engine startup noise while using this filter specifically and the E-cores in general?

I bought a couple of Purolator Pure one filters to use when this oil change is up. Thanks for any info.

Wayne

 

[SuperBusa]

I'd like to know if the PureONE cures your start up ticking.

 

[iunderpressure]

How long has the filter been on there, and how many miles? 7000 miles isn't very many in 2 1/2 years. That could be part of the problem.

 

[labman]

How many times have you changed the filter? If you have done several oil and filter changes and the tapping continues, yes it is time to try a different filter or oil. Even if you haven't changed the oil and filter, since you already bought a different filter, may as well use it. However, if the tapping goes away on the first oil change in a long time, it may be more proof of needing an oil change than a bad filter.

Another thing. If you have had the same nitrile ADBV for 2 1/2 years, that may be beyond its life. Nothing last forever.

 

[SuperBusa]

I hope the oil and filter has been changed before in 2-1/2 years.

 

[wtd]

I've changed the oil three times since I've had it and I have about 2,000 miles on this oil and filter so its not from leaving it on too long. I also drive the truck at least once a week so it usually doesn't sit real long before its driven. I replaced the valve cover gaskets last year and it was very clean under the covers so I doubt its from lack of oil changes. The truck has 101,900 miles on it. Thanks.

Wayne

 

[labman]

As I said, in my first post, in that case, it may be time try something different, logically the filter you already have.

 

[daman]

switch over to WIX,same filter as the old non escare style

 

[wtd]

Thanks for the replies. I'll try the Pure ones I have then decide from there.

Wayne

 

[JT1]

The morning after switching from the fram that came on my caprice when I bought it to the Supertech ST5(same ecore style) I noticed a very loud tick, more like a knock. Has done it every morning since, but goes away once the vehicle is warm.

My used oil analysis with this filter and Rotella T Synthetic 5w40(650mi, didn't change oil or filter) should be in tomorrow so i'll see if it's causing excessive wear.

 

[wtd]

Mine goes away also when warm but I don't like the sound of it. I thought I read that some people were having these startup noises with the Ecore filters.

Wayne

 

[labman]

Originally Posted By: daman
switch over to WIX,same filter as the old non escare style


Since Wix is more expensive than AC, I would hope they are better.

 

[wtd]

I'm not sure which autoparts stores around here sell Wix anymore. They are not out on the shelfs but they may be in the back. The Pureones look like a pretty good filter and the application for this truck is quite a bit longer than the AC-Delco one.

Wayne

 

[JT1]

Just swapped over to a purolator classic l34631 and it didn't help the noise a bit.

 

[daman]

Originally Posted By: labman
Originally Posted By: daman
switch over to WIX,same filter as the old non escare style


Since Wix is more expensive than AC, I would hope they are better.

ur looking at a few bucks,, for better quality made filter,or NAPA gold,CarQuest red.

 

[Herz]

I like wix filters, but I can get the ST or AcDelco for my application 5 bucks cheaper. For conventional changes it is not worth paying some more for a sil adbv. Extended (over 7500) sure I would upgrade to a napa gold or fram extended.