AC Delco PF63 now replaces PF63E?

[Matt1980]

I am getting ready to change the oil in my 2015 V6 GMC Terrain. From the factory it came with a PF48 filter, which they apparently use at the factory to ease assembly line production, however GMC states that this vehicle requires the PF63E filter. There is a PF63 filter but it was recommended not to use it because of the different bypass valve pressure than the PF63E. Fast forward to 2021, I went to the store and found that they are now only selling the PF63 which is in a different box. I checked around and it seems that the PF63 has in fact replaced the PF63E now. Can anyone confirm this?

This site says it does replace the PF63E.
https://www.gmpartscenter.net/oem-p...lcnJhaW4meT0yMDE1JnQ9c2xlJmU9My02bC12Ni1nYXM=

 

[atikovi]

I see Rock Auto has the PF63E for $3.60. You could also use a UPF63R at twice the price if you think it's twice as good.

 

[bullwinkle]

The "E" means (or used to mean) an Ecore filter, & the PF63 was a "classic" design-metal center tube & end caps. Looks like all the PF63s are Ecore now, and they have the higher bypass pressure rating needed for the newer LS & V6 engines. The Ecore won't hurt it, but I like the UPF filters better, they have a much stronger can than the Ecores do. Edit-technically, the new PF63 IS a PF63E.

 

[atikovi]

According to post #2 here: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/ac-delco-upf63r-oil-filter.333867/ the bypass setting on the PF63E is 22psi. Isn't that when a valve opens to reduce pressure? If so, isn't that awful low?

 

[ZeeOSix]

According to post #2 here: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/ac-delco-upf63r-oil-filter.333867/ the bypass setting on the PF63E is 22psi. Isn't that when a valve opens to reduce pressure? If so, isn't that awful low?

Bypass valve limits only the pressure difference across the filter. It does not influence the engine oil pressure.

 

[va2001ss]

I am getting ready to change the oil in my 2015 V6 GMC Terrain. From the factory it came with a PF48 filter, which they apparently use at the factory to ease assembly line production, however GMC states that this vehicle requires the PF63E filter. There is a PF63 filter but it was recommended not to use it because of the different bypass valve pressure than the PF63E. Fast forward to 2021, I went to the store and found that they are now only selling the PF63 which is in a different box. I checked around and it seems that the PF63 has in fact replaced the PF63E now. Can anyone confirm this?

This site says it does replace the PF63E.
https://www.gmpartscenter.net/oem-p...lcnJhaW4meT0yMDE1JnQ9c2xlJmU9My02bC12Ni1nYXM=

According to this link it does look like PF63 #12707246 is the replacement for the older PF63E version.
https://gmserviceinsights.com/new-acdelco-oil-filters-deliver-enhanced-performance/

 

[bullwinkle]

According to post #2 here: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/ac-delco-upf63r-oil-filter.333867/ the bypass setting on the PF63E is 22psi. Isn't that when a valve opens to reduce pressure? If so, isn't that awful low?

The older PF63 bypass was actually lower!