Double checking PF63 vs PF64
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BrendanC
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higher bypass pressure but i go for the long version on everything that takes the 64.
According to this sheet their both the same bypass @22 PSI
(PF48/PF48E = 15 PSI (100 kPa), PF64/PF63 = 22 PSI (150 kPa).
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10242844-0001.pdf
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The PF64 ( Fram 12060) and the PF63 ( Fram 15075) are very close in bypass pressure). The PF63 is a bit longer than the PF64. I just installed a PF64 on a Chevy 1.5 liter Turbo and there was lots of room to screw on a PF63.
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As mentioned the PF63 had the higher bypass pressure. Fram’s version of this is the 10575 and was redesigned to have the same higher bypass pressure. Fram’s version of the PF48 is the 10060 and still has the lower bypass pressure.
I no longer work at GM so I can't access the exact service bulletin but a pf63 is a longer pf64 and aside from dimensionally are interchangeable. The pf48 has a lower bypass pressure and is not considered interchangable although physically all three will screw onto each other's mounts.
From the factory vehicles that spec a PH63 filter usually come with a PF64 that has a red label on it telling you the proper replacement is a PF63.
UPF48/64/63 are the "high performance" versions with a black can.. I don't know the detailed specific differences other than the case was far more solid than a PF63 and it was stated in the bulletin detailing the differences that one of the goals with the UPF line was to increase burst strength... never seen a filter burst even on a cold start at -40 but presumably GM has. The UPF line filters are better. They are all interchangeable with their PF equivalents. However when I was at the dealership still, a PF63 was roughly $9 whereas a UPF63 was around $36.
V6 Traverses for some reason called for a UPF63... my dealership would just install PF63 during free oil changes... I don't agree with that because I assume there is a reason they specifically called out a UPF63 but I also can't say there were any issues due to it. Even when warranty claims on the engine were involved. I don't think GM made a typo because it called for a UPF63 up to 2021 when I left
From the factory vehicles that spec a PH63 filter usually come with a PF64 that has a red label on it telling you the proper replacement is a PF63.
UPF48/64/63 are the "high performance" versions with a black can.. I don't know the detailed specific differences other than the case was far more solid than a PF63 and it was stated in the bulletin detailing the differences that one of the goals with the UPF line was to increase burst strength... never seen a filter burst even on a cold start at -40 but presumably GM has. The UPF line filters are better. They are all interchangeable with their PF equivalents. However when I was at the dealership still, a PF63 was roughly $9 whereas a UPF63 was around $36.
V6 Traverses for some reason called for a UPF63... my dealership would just install PF63 during free oil changes... I don't agree with that because I assume there is a reason they specifically called out a UPF63 but I also can't say there were any issues due to it. Even when warranty claims on the engine were involved. I don't think GM made a typo because it called for a UPF63 up to 2021 when I left
I think it's because the UPF series has a much thicker, stronger can & baseplate, to better stand up to the pressure pulses from the stronger oil pump. Believe there were some issues with the early PF63 & PF64 Ecore filters, that's why they switched to metal end caps (AFAIK).