what oil filter do you guys commonly use?
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On my engine/body combination I don't, it sits right around, or slightly above the oil pan'* height, so if that gets hit, the oil pans a gonner too.
It'* also a little easier to remove and tighten since it'* our about an inch further. With the fram sure drain, i may be able to do this without jacking the car up at all.
Good luck.
It'* also a little easier to remove and tighten since it'* our about an inch further. With the fram sure drain, i may be able to do this without jacking the car up at all.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by mkaake
Originally Posted by willwren
K&N. Since I run Mobil1, I only change the oil every 5-6k, so the extra cost doesn't matter.
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No kidding. Might have to try it then...
I've seen the drain thingies from fram, but it just never struck me as a good idea to stick a 1 inch long adaptor to the bottom of my oil pan. just kills me thinking about what would happen in the unlikely event that i did get it low enough that it made contact... and it ripped it straight out of my oil pan.
ouch.
prolly would never happen, but its kind of stuck in my head...
I've seen the drain thingies from fram, but it just never struck me as a good idea to stick a 1 inch long adaptor to the bottom of my oil pan. just kills me thinking about what would happen in the unlikely event that i did get it low enough that it made contact... and it ripped it straight out of my oil pan.
ouch.
prolly would never happen, but its kind of stuck in my head...
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PF 47 Delco. I pay like $3.29. Where do you get $12 delcos?
I was going to get the one for the 4.3L'*, but the PF 47 is low enough, and the 4.3L added about another 1.5 inches. Too much!!!
Jay
I was going to get the one for the 4.3L'*, but the PF 47 is low enough, and the 4.3L added about another 1.5 inches. Too much!!!
Jay
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I have no idea about $12 Delcos. That was off the top of my head 
I usually let the shop do my oil change, plus it was pouring today so I didn't mind paying to have it done... I'll have to check the receipt to see how much the filter is...
Ok here'* the receipt.. "1 PK47 Oil Filter Spec ..... $12.95"
Add $10 for labor...total $23.90+tax
Of course I'd save money doing it myself, but $25 every 3000 miles is no biggie for me. As long as my car is cared for, I'm happy.
I usually let the shop do my oil change, plus it was pouring today so I didn't mind paying to have it done... I'll have to check the receipt to see how much the filter is...Ok here'* the receipt.. "1 PK47 Oil Filter Spec ..... $12.95"
Add $10 for labor...total $23.90+tax
Of course I'd save money doing it myself, but $25 every 3000 miles is no biggie for me. As long as my car is cared for, I'm happy.
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Originally Posted by bonnie94sse
I have no idea about $12 Delcos. That was off the top of my head I usually let the shop do my oil change, plus it was pouring today so I didn't mind paying to have it done... I'll have to check the receipt to see how much the filter is...
Ok here'* the receipt.. "1 PK47 Oil Filter Spec ..... $12.95"
Add $10 for labor...total $23.90+tax
Of course I'd save money doing it myself, but $25 every 3000 miles is no biggie for me. As long as my car is cared for, I'm happy.
I usually let the shop do my oil change, plus it was pouring today so I didn't mind paying to have it done... I'll have to check the receipt to see how much the filter is...Ok here'* the receipt.. "1 PK47 Oil Filter Spec ..... $12.95"
Add $10 for labor...total $23.90+tax
Of course I'd save money doing it myself, but $25 every 3000 miles is no biggie for me. As long as my car is cared for, I'm happy.
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I tried the 4.3L twice.. and it barelly sticks out further then the oil pan.. I may go back to using that as I won't be doing as much oil change as I use to 5K KM was a lil too insane.. I"ve recently switched to using Diesel oil.. and so far so good...
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Originally Posted by mkaake
I've seen the drain thingies from fram, but it just never struck me as a good idea to stick a 1 inch long adaptor to the bottom of my oil pan. just kills me thinking about what would happen in the unlikely event that i did get it low enough that it made contact... and it ripped it straight out of my oil pan.
ouch.
prolly would never happen, but its kind of stuck in my head...
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Originally Posted by karfreek
Originally Posted by bonnie94sse
I have no idea about $12 Delcos. That was off the top of my head I usually let the shop do my oil change, plus it was pouring today so I didn't mind paying to have it done... I'll have to check the receipt to see how much the filter is...
Ok here'* the receipt.. "1 PK47 Oil Filter Spec ..... $12.95"
Add $10 for labor...total $23.90+tax
Of course I'd save money doing it myself, but $25 every 3000 miles is no biggie for me. As long as my car is cared for, I'm happy.
I usually let the shop do my oil change, plus it was pouring today so I didn't mind paying to have it done... I'll have to check the receipt to see how much the filter is...Ok here'* the receipt.. "1 PK47 Oil Filter Spec ..... $12.95"
Add $10 for labor...total $23.90+tax
Of course I'd save money doing it myself, but $25 every 3000 miles is no biggie for me. As long as my car is cared for, I'm happy.