Need a BIGGER filter for my 5.3

[Tim C]

I have a 2002 Silverado with a 5.3 V-8 that uses an AC Delco PF-59 filter. I think the filter is rather small. Is there a larger filter that will fit on my engine? Thanks.

Tim C

 

[Mike_dup1]

Short answer is NO.

The long answer is you could go aftermarket and install a by-pass oil filter. Many makes and models on the markerts. I will let other chime in on those, as there is always some discussion on which is better etc.

The 5.3L was designed around a smaller oil filter, it fits close to the oil pan and anything larger would not fit and hang down lower than the pan, exposing it to off-road hazards. btw-The 2003 and 2004 use even a smaller fitter, PF 46 which is about 2/3 size of PF59. Take if from a long time GM truck owner, keep the same size filter it came with and don't experiment.

btw - I have 2001 E. Cab Z71 SLT GMC with 5.3L and I use the Amsoil SDF64 (PF59 equivalent)

Mike
2002 Firebird TA WS6
2001 GMC EXT Cab SLT Z71
1992 Silverado SWB 4X4

[ February 03, 2004, 09:22 AM: Message edited by: Mike ]

 

[joatmon]

I plan on using the Delco UltraGuard (UPF-44) because it flows and filters so well. I just bought 12 from GMPartsDirect for about $7 and change including shipping.

 

[westex39]

I use the Amsoil SDF30. It is the longest filter I could find. All the diminsions are exactly the same as the SDF64 except for the length.

 

[tom slick]

is your current filter getting clogged? is it starving the oil flow? is it causing low/high oil pressure?
what makes you think you "need" a bigger filter?