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[GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #205936] Thu, 25 April 2013 23:57 Go to next message
larry erd is currently offline  larry erd   United States
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I'm changing my oil for the first time and removing
the break in oil, I had the Wix filter number writen down
but I can't find it. I remember someone saying there is
a larger capacity filter available.What does every one
think is best for a 403? We made it to Dothan on our
maiden trip in one piece and have 890 miles on it and
we love it!

Thanks
Larry Erd
77 ex Kingsley
all electric & Murphy bed
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Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #205982 is a reply to message #205936] Fri, 26 April 2013 10:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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larry erd wrote on Thu, 25 April 2013 23:57

I'm changing my oil for the first time and removing the break in oil, I had the Wix filter number writen down but I can't find it. I remember someone saying there is a larger capacity filter available.What does every one think is best for a 403? We made it to Dothan on our maiden trip in one piece and have 890 miles on it and we love it!

Thanks
Larry Erd
77 ex Kingsley
all electric & Murphy bed
I have been using Motorcraft filters since I found out Fram was junk. I wonder what the collective opinion is on Motorcraft filters (besides putting a FORD product in a GMC).
Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #205991 is a reply to message #205936] Fri, 26 April 2013 11:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne is currently offline  Wayne   United States
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ac/delco

Somewhere on line someone cut oil filters apart. I don,t have time to look right now, but after seeing what is inside I believe the ac is best.

Keep in mind I have been wrong in the past.


Wayne Lawrence
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Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206011 is a reply to message #205991] Fri, 26 April 2013 14:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Harry is currently offline  Harry   Canada
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Avoid Fram.
Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206016 is a reply to message #206011] Fri, 26 April 2013 15:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I dont have the number handy but I use Wix. Can get number from local parts house if you need it right away.
Dan


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Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206021 is a reply to message #206011] Fri, 26 April 2013 15:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Go to NAPA. Their Gold line Filters are made by WIX. Take the part number for the Toro filter you need, then ask the counter guy for the deeper version of the same filter. (different part number) It does not have an anti-drain valve, but the filter cannot drain down because it is mounted bottom down. The deeper version will fit on the 455 with some clearance room to the block. I don't know about the fit for the 403.
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Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206025 is a reply to message #206021] Fri, 26 April 2013 15:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
WD0AFQ is currently offline  WD0AFQ   United States
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tphipps wrote on Fri, 26 April 2013 15:37

Go to NAPA. Their Gold line Filters are made by WIX. Take the part number for the Toro filter you need, then ask the counter guy for the deeper version of the same filter. (different part number) It does not have an anti-drain valve, but the filter cannot drain down because it is mounted bottom down. The deeper version will fit on the 455 with some clearance room to the block. I don't know about the fit for the 403.
Tom, MS II




Those are the ones I use.
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Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206076 is a reply to message #205936] Fri, 26 April 2013 23:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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larry erd wrote on Thu, 25 April 2013 22:57

I'm changing my oil for the first time and removing
the break in oil, I had the Wix filter number writen down
but I can't find it. I remember someone saying there is
a larger capacity filter available.What does every one
think is best for a 403? We made it to Dothan on our
maiden trip in one piece and have 890 miles on it and
we love it!

Thanks
Larry Erd
77 ex Kingsley
all electric & Murphy bed
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Another myth on the GMC net. Get the cheapest filter that fits the GMC application. First of all the filter is designed to withstand 4 oil changes. We change oil over twice as much as necessary. This net scares people to use only one filter and one oil type and way over needed intervals. If it makes you feel better do it, but if you care about your wallet and the environment, be smart.


Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206085 is a reply to message #206076] Sat, 27 April 2013 02:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bob de Kruyff wrote on Fri, 26 April 2013 23:23

larry erd wrote on Thu, 25 April 2013 22:57

I'm changing my oil for the first time and removing
the break in oil, I had the Wix filter number writen down
but I can't find it. I remember someone saying there is
a larger capacity filter available.What does every one
think is best for a 403? We made it to Dothan on our
maiden trip in one piece and have 890 miles on it and
we love it!

Thanks
Larry Erd
77 ex Kingsley
all electric & Murphy bed




Another myth on the GMC net. Get the cheapest filter that fits the GMC application. First of all the filter is designed to withstand 4 oil changes. We change oil over twice as much as necessary. This net scares people to use only one filter and one oil type and way over needed intervals. If it makes you feel better do it, but if you care about your wallet and the environment, be smart.


Most Hondas these day have a Maintenance Minder. It tells you when to change oil plus other maintenance things. My daughter's Honda Fit runs 10,000 to 11,000 miles before it says to change oil. The MM also give codes telling you what else to do at that point. The MM only gives an oil filter change code every second oil change. That is 20,000 to 22,000 miles for her on one oil filter.


Ken Burton - N9KB
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Hebron, Indiana
Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206101 is a reply to message #205936] Sat, 27 April 2013 09:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
JohnL455 is currently offline  JohnL455   United States
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AC PF24 is the AC with anti drainback. Wix is 51258. I have a note that deep is 51049. Onan is Wix 51762
Honda at 10k miles is about same as GMC at 3k miles in terms of pounds of fuel burned. Worse in-terms of accurate engine management (cleanness) and severe duty constant conditions. Different world.


John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
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Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206106 is a reply to message #205936] Sat, 27 April 2013 09:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Also remember a little 4 cyl that might hold about 5 qts and an 8 cyl 455 that holds 'about' 5 quarts is asking the v8 oil to suspend twice as much of the combustion byproducts in a similar oil volume.

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
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Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206189 is a reply to message #206106] Sun, 28 April 2013 01:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Actually the Honda is 3.5 quarts vs. 6 quarts for the 455.

Even my 1970's vintage airplane (with oil filter) goes about 7000 miles between oil changes.



Ken Burton - N9KB
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Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206190 is a reply to message #206189] Sun, 28 April 2013 01:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Actually the Honda is 3.5 quarts vs. 6 quarts for the 455.

Even my 1970's vintage airplane (with oil filter) goes about 7000 miles between oil changes. It is run at 70% to 75% of power most of the time and 100 % for the first 20 or so of each trip. In that time it will burn 500 gallons of gas. So I think the total amount of fuel burned, while relevant, is not as big a factor as you claim.

JMHO


Ken Burton - N9KB
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Hebron, Indiana
Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206207 is a reply to message #205936] Sun, 28 April 2013 09:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Jim Galbavy is currently offline  Jim Galbavy   United States
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Larry,

I agree that WIX, AC DELCO, NAPA and maybe AUTOLITE all are good filters (and I have used them). That said I also agree to stay away from FRAM. In another life, I was the Maintanance Officer for an ARMOR BATT. After that experience I am not ashamed to say that I am anal about maintanance. You can not be TOO overboard with oil and grease. Just use right stuff. No two GMC owners will agree on oil and filters or how often to change them (same with tires). I am runninng one of the last flat tappit (sp? hey I'm a retired engineer not an English teacher) KOBA 455s and doing just fine. I use oil designed for that
engine.
Now I'll get off my hi horse. See ya'll aat Bean Station.

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, Fl
Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206211 is a reply to message #206207] Sun, 28 April 2013 10:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I never understood trying to save $2 on things like oil filters.
I spent thousands on the coach
more thousands on updates and repairs.

What difference does 2 bucks make. Gt a good one


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Re: [GMCnet] the best oil filter [message #206223 is a reply to message #205936] Sun, 28 April 2013 12:31 Go to previous message
JohnL455 is currently offline  JohnL455   United States
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Guy at work had a 318 Durango. "I'm going 7500 miles between oil changes and never change trans fluid." I said humm "some Chryslers are prone to slugging. Maybe in summer stretch it to 7500 but in Chicago winters I'd stick to 3 months". A week later he was leaving to go look at new vehicles. "Motor started knocking and was done." Oil and filters are cheap compared to engines, especially with the R and R hours in a GMC. I don't over do the change intervals and don 't like the throw away society, but do run the best filter for the extra $2. Some piece of mind.

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
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