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What oil and filter for 2017 5.3L Sierra?
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They do. They are made to GM specs but, unlike the oil, they don't let other brands buy the license/approval:
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I still have maybe 5 of these. I bought 12 with this part no from Rock and got 12 E’s and returned them. That was the only time they gave me a hard time. They went by the invoice and said they are clearly not E’s. I said physically they are.
Just googled and E’s are discontinued. Does this mean buying today they’re the same as 2011?
What does the "E" signify with the AC Delco filters? On Amazon I see PF61 and PF61E for my '02 Chevy Trailblazer.
Currently I am trying to decide whether to keep using the old PF58s I bought 20 years ago. I still have 6. They have been stored in the garage in their original boxes inside the case box. No signs of rust or corrosion. That's all that's ever been on it. I bought a case of PF58s when they got discontinued. That's what is on it now.
Currently I am trying to decide whether to keep using the old PF58s I bought 20 years ago. I still have 6. They have been stored in the garage in their original boxes inside the case box. No signs of rust or corrosion. That's all that's ever been on it. I bought a case of PF58s when they got discontinued. That's what is on it now.
Check the filter subforum. The momentum is swinging the other way for Fram and it is going to the not recommended category.
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Everytime ZeeOSix turns every topic there into a technical discussion.
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Yeah its gone sideways alright adding to confusion. I still think their filters are alright depending what car you own and application. People should be grateful they get to have a 25 dollar private label filter for 13 bucks when looking at their top end offerings.
Toyota owners with spin-ons might be very lucky, now that I found good high efficiency alternatives from Donaldson/Fleetguard depending how much you wanna spend.
best to look at the filters efficiency ratings,Fram ultras seem best for the money,Wix xp ,purolators pure one, Amsoil oil and filters are also good for higher $$ & Royal Purple ,,,AC delco has different models,,myself found overall Fram ultras and Mobil 1 (purolator) are good.
"E" is the plastic core or "E Core"
It's the same exact filter Walmart gets. We just order them in boxes of 12, and pull out 12 filters that are individually boxed.
No you're just guessing. What I was really suggesting why since its really supposed to be about engine protection why aren't we seeing filter efficiency increased to 99 + percent at 10 microns?All filters become dexos rated once the oil get in them.
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I read from a Donaldson lube filter catalog that going below a certain micron rating starts to increase flow restriction (differential pressure) that wouldn't work in a full flow application. Sub 10 micron filtration are common in an auxiliary bypass filtration installation where a small amount of full flow filtration is sent into bypass filtration and back into the sump.
Yes you can filter additives out of lubricants | Chevron Lubricants (US)
Also for the record, Fram Ultra (Original wire backed pink media) was claimed to filter down to 80% at 5 microns whereas Ascent Filtration Testing it was 99.8% at 15 microns, which potentially indicate it can be highly efficient below 15 microns.
You know that might be true but I doubt it because the fuel filter on my Duramax is the same size as many spin on filter for cars and it filters down to 4 microns!I read from a Donaldson lube filter catalog that going below a certain micron rating starts to increase flow restriction (differential pressure) that wouldn't work in a full flow application. Sub 10 micron filtration are common in an auxiliary bypass filtration installation where a small amount of full flow filtration is sent into bypass filtration and back into the sump.
Yes you can filter additives out of lubricants | Chevron Lubricants (US)
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Also for the record, Fram Ultra (Original wire backed pink media) was claimed to filter down to 80% at 5 microns whereas Ascent Filtration Testing it was 99.8% at 15 microns, which potentially indicate it can be highly efficient below 15 microns.
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Fairly certain that fuel filtration isn't subjected to higher flow rates and temperatures seen in a full flow lube filter. Also there are various fine grades of filtering media made for different applications that may or not work in full flow filtration. A 4 micron fuel filter media might not work as well in a cold/hot high flow oil environment. We can try asking @NashNative whats his take on this since he's probably the only person here that works in the industry.
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Penz ultra platinum is plenty good for your truck if you choose it. Oil filter, pick the one you like best. More importantly, what will be your OCI
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Flow and trapping rates vary too much across the industry, along with design and specs differences.
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i service a ton of these trucks in our fleet. in my experience nothing runs quieter in these than A, HPL PCEO 5w-30 or B Valvoline EP HM 5w-30. for filters either a premium guard with silicone gasket from whatever supplier you’d like, AAP Carquest premium, O’Rileys microguard select, autozone STP XL, or a fram endurance FE10575.