I changed the oil in my truck today and when I slipped the old PF52 back in the new filter box the top flap wouldn't close all the way down. The number on the box with the new filter is 19210286 and number on the outside of the old filter is 25171377. They are both PF52 filters and seems odd that the length of the filters would change. Does anyone know if AC filters changed manufacturers or something? What are they doing making the new filters shorter to save $$?
AC PF 52 Filter Weird Question
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Originally Posted By: beast3300
The current AC Delcos are now the E-core filter. They are shorter than older models.
I think they are now made by Wix. Ecores are made by Champ. Both are out there...
The current AC Delcos are now the E-core filter. They are shorter than older models.
I think they are now made by Wix. Ecores are made by Champ. Both are out there...
Many brands of filters are smaller than they used to be.
The new Delcos are Champ ecores, they have upgraded media and more media from what I understand. I have cut many ecores open, they are great!
This filter here: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/supertech-3980-ecore-cut-open.122941/
will be the exact same as the acdelco minus the different media.
This filter here: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/supertech-3980-ecore-cut-open.122941/
will be the exact same as the acdelco minus the different media.
Originally Posted By: defektes
The new Delcos are Champ ecores, they have upgraded media and more media from what I understand. I have cut many ecores open, they are great!
I'm reserving judgment on whether or not they are great. The Ecore FAQ doesn't inspire much confidence:
Originally Posted By: Ecore FAQ Excerpt
What is the recommended drain interval?
Consult your owner’s manual for recommended change intervals. Our recommendation is 3,000 miles or 3 months.
The new Delcos are Champ ecores, they have upgraded media and more media from what I understand. I have cut many ecores open, they are great!
I'm reserving judgment on whether or not they are great. The Ecore FAQ doesn't inspire much confidence:
Originally Posted By: Ecore FAQ Excerpt
What is the recommended drain interval?
Consult your owner’s manual for recommended change intervals. Our recommendation is 3,000 miles or 3 months.
Thanks. I'll look for Bill's photos. I know the previous design held-up well doing 7,500 mi. OCI's.
Originally Posted By: OilNerd
Originally Posted By: defektes
The new Delcos are Champ ecores, they have upgraded media and more media from what I understand. I have cut many ecores open, they are great!
I'm reserving judgment on whether or not they are great. The Ecore FAQ doesn't inspire much confidence:
Originally Posted By: Ecore FAQ Excerpt
What is the recommended drain interval?
Consult your owner’s manual for recommended change intervals. Our recommendation is 3,000 miles or 3 months.
I agree. Also great is a relative term, great compared to what? There are better filters out there.
Originally Posted By: defektes
The new Delcos are Champ ecores, they have upgraded media and more media from what I understand. I have cut many ecores open, they are great!
I'm reserving judgment on whether or not they are great. The Ecore FAQ doesn't inspire much confidence:
Originally Posted By: Ecore FAQ Excerpt
What is the recommended drain interval?
Consult your owner’s manual for recommended change intervals. Our recommendation is 3,000 miles or 3 months.
I agree. Also great is a relative term, great compared to what? There are better filters out there.
Originally Posted By: postjeeprcr
Originally Posted By: OilNerd
Originally Posted By: defektes
The new Delcos are Champ ecores, they have upgraded media and more media from what I understand. I have cut many ecores open, they are great!
I'm reserving judgment on whether or not they are great. The Ecore FAQ doesn't inspire much confidence:
Originally Posted By: Ecore FAQ Excerpt
What is the recommended drain interval?
Consult your owner’s manual for recommended change intervals. Our recommendation is 3,000 miles or 3 months.
I agree. Also great is a relative term, great compared to what? There are better filters out there.
Compare it to the other fiber end cap filters like the fram. It is Excellent compared to the fram, not great.
Originally Posted By: OilNerd
Originally Posted By: defektes
The new Delcos are Champ ecores, they have upgraded media and more media from what I understand. I have cut many ecores open, they are great!
I'm reserving judgment on whether or not they are great. The Ecore FAQ doesn't inspire much confidence:
Originally Posted By: Ecore FAQ Excerpt
What is the recommended drain interval?
Consult your owner’s manual for recommended change intervals. Our recommendation is 3,000 miles or 3 months.
I agree. Also great is a relative term, great compared to what? There are better filters out there.
Compare it to the other fiber end cap filters like the fram. It is Excellent compared to the fram, not great.
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Just like any value priced filter, they serve the needs of just about anybody at a reasonable price. They're not going to cure the common cold or revolutionize the gold trading market.
Originally Posted By: Gary Allan
Just like any value priced filter, they serve the needs of just about anybody at a reasonable price. They're not going to cure the common cold or revolutionize the gold trading market.
I agree, I am not saying they are better than purolator PureOnes or anything, but for the price range it is good.
Just like any value priced filter, they serve the needs of just about anybody at a reasonable price. They're not going to cure the common cold or revolutionize the gold trading market.
I agree, I am not saying they are better than purolator PureOnes or anything, but for the price range it is good.
i stopped using the a/c oil filters when they changed last year
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
i stopped using the a/c oil filters when they changed last year
Keep looking at various places that sell AC filters. Like Walmart. Look in the back of the shelf. Often times things like oil filters are not rotated on the store shelves, and the older ones stay in the back. I've found 5 or 6 old style PF 52's recently.
i stopped using the a/c oil filters when they changed last year
Keep looking at various places that sell AC filters. Like Walmart. Look in the back of the shelf. Often times things like oil filters are not rotated on the store shelves, and the older ones stay in the back. I've found 5 or 6 old style PF 52's recently.
I've cleaned out several Wal Marts of their old style PF47's.
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