PF64 on sale

[FDT09]

Not sure if allowed to post deals on here, but the PF64 is on sale for $4. I recently switched to the MicroGuard select when I started running R&P. But at $4 vs $12, is it worth the difference?

Anyone know of any recent quality control issues on the PF64 that they may be trying to sell on the cheap?

https://tools.woot.com/offers/gm-genuine-parts-gm-ac-delco-pf64-oil-filter?

 

[fantastic]

Yes, but it's in the sale topic.

 

[DannyM]

Not sure if allowed to post deals on here, but the PF64 is on sale for $4. I recently switched to the MicroGuard select when I started running R&P. But at $4 vs $12, is it worth the difference?

Anyone know of any recent quality control issues on the PF64 that they may be trying to sell on the cheap?

https://tools.woot.com/offers/gm-genuine-parts-gm-ac-delco-pf64-oil-filter?

That pf64 is just a basic jobber filter afaik. Thinner can , nitrile adbv and gasket, lower efficiency media and less of it... It's a leftover Champ that is similar to a basic supertech .... your Microgard Select is $9.99 at Advance Auto under Carquest Premium paint and I think it goes even cheaper if you buy your oil there but if you just do very short oci's then yeah the pf64 will work but many of them have a leaking bypass fwir.

This Champ should be roughly the same as your PF64 : https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11041500&cc=3305822&pt=5340&jsn=9

 

[haggler]

This isnt a screaming deal but not bad. I suppose its better than $11 what AZ charges. The risk of ordering these is they come dented up, which is common from amazon who is likely fulfilling these. I stopped buying from Amazon because of this. But I also felt sick paying $11 plus tax for this at AZ.
Last year I bought the fleet pack from RA, and the pricing was $3.27 a filter for a 12 pack (excluding shipping). These came in one big box with cardboard dividers, no boxes though. Already used 3, so I broke even. Every other oil change is a bonus.

As far as the build quality, I wouldn't call this a "jobber filter." The base supertech white can is the jobber version which also exists in other branding. This is an identical clone to the supertech MP filters that they used to carry. Same blue can. I've cut a number of these open, the build quality is great. My OCI is max 4-6k, and I never had an issue with the gaskets (which are wider than said white can) or the nitrile ADBV sealing oil. To me these are a no brainer while under engine warranty and much better filtration and build quality than some other OEM filters.

 

[DannyM]

ACdelco and Champ claim lower efficiency media on pf64 compared to ChampXL and Supertech MP.. and it comes with nitrile adbv and gasket plus typical thin can.. plus regardless of build quality which MANY lower level Asian filters have incredible build but that doesn't change their category.

Supertech MP had upgraded media and silicone adbv (which pf64 has neither) but still sort of not quite at the level of more robust filters out there plus the question of the leaking leaf spring... Probably better to go with the more appropriate pricing with white paint version instead of blue pf64 : https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11041500&cc=3305822&pt=5340&jsn=9

 

[QwikKota]

I got the stock filter off our Yukon before 500 miles but mainly to get rid of the factory fill oil and any metallic particles. Replaced it with Carquest Premium.