UPF48 vs PF48/48e

[Mossyoakglock]

i tried searching but nothing came up with searching for UPF48 which I thought was weird. Maybe a glitch?

Since there are no more PF48's out there and only the e-Core PF48's I've been looking at getting the UPF48's.

From reading around online it seems that only real difference is that they use a synthetic media and have a higher burst rating than the regular PF48. Is there any hard with running the UPF48 on my truck? I don't really want to run the e-Core on my truck if I can avoid it. I know people will say that there are countless people running the PF48e without problems but I'd rather not run one on my truck (person preference).

I did stock up on the PF48's at Wal-Mart as they were being discontinued but I'll run out soon since I use them on my truck and my dad's '07 Avalanche.

So, any negatives on running the UPF48 vs the PF48 (or even the PF48e)? This is on a 2008 Silverado 1500 w/ 5.3L.

 

[Linctex]

someone is bound to come along and tell you to switch to the Fram Ultra XG10060

 

[Linctex]

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3174630

 

[Run]

Yup, just switch to the fram ultra.

 

[JoelB]

Us e-cores on your dads truck to make your stash last longer

 

[bubbatime]

The UPF48 was/is identical to the Mobil 1 oil filter for that application. Buy whichever one is cheaper.

 

[Mossyoakglock]

I could see switching to the Fram if I was using the e-core but since the UPF48 is supposedly the same as the old PF48 is there any reason not to unless there are major differences?

I definitely don't want to use the e-core filters and it's not easy to find the Fram Ultra's around me. Not many of the autopart stores sell them and Wal-Mart does keep many Ultras in stock.

 

[blupupher]

If you are wanting the Fram Ultra, you can order online on Walmart and have it shipped to store for free.
Of buy a 6 pack of them on e-bay for ~$30.

 

[steve20]

You will be fine with the UPF-48. I have used many of the "U" type performance filters on my Corvettes: the UPF-52 on the 1995, and the UPF-48 on my Z06's.
Th only downside is the price
Steve

 

[FastLane]

Just use the e core. No need to overthink an oil filter.