ive seen alot of posts on oil filters

irondiezl3 · 08-09-2008, 10:16 AM

came accross one about a bigger filter thats exact fit. is this really a exact fit wont harm the car whatsoever? what brand and what part number?

Redog · 08-09-2008, 03:26 PM

Well the 3400 uses the ACDeclo PF47 filter, but I heard that the PF52 fits and gives an extra .5 quart.

An extra .5 quart, or one pint, of oil isn't going to hurt anything with the PF47 or the PF52, but the PF52 will require it due to it being bigger

You wanna see a big oil fiter, look at the oil fiters on big rig trucks, they are HUGE!

irondiezl3 · 08-09-2008, 03:46 PM

how would i cross refrence pf52 with like a fram or bosch oil filter i wonder?

Redog · 08-09-2008, 03:51 PM

Try thier web sites

jabartram · 08-09-2008, 04:26 PM

Fram Ph3980 is a larger replacement filter and is the one i have been using for 3 yrs now.

Rexter9x · 08-09-2008, 05:26 PM

I'm using one of the K&N filters..... its an oversized one at that (quite abit bigger than the stock sized filter, almost twice as long)

irondiezl3 · 08-09-2008, 07:07 PM

jab no oil leaks or problems at all for 3 years

AftermathAlero · 08-09-2008, 08:24 PM

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jab no oil leaks or problems at all for 3 years

Shouldn't have any leaks.. Its just a bigger Canister.

jabartram · 08-09-2008, 10:20 PM

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jab no oil leaks or problems at all for 3 years

nope, been perfect, but i treat my car better than i treat my wife. (my car never talks shit or bitches at me)

kwhauck · 08-09-2008, 10:39 PM

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nope, been perfect, but i treat my car better than i treat my wife. (my car never talks shit or bitches at me)

RLMFAO..........that is classic....

irondiezl3 · 08-10-2008, 01:19 AM

mybe ill try it out then if alls been well who wouldnt for the same price get a bigger one even if it didnt help at all mise well.

Oldsnut · 08-10-2008, 01:42 AM

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RLMFAO..........that is classic....

And 100% Truth

Steven01 · 08-10-2008, 06:47 PM

You wanna see a big oil fiter, look at the oil fiters on big rig trucks, they are HUGE![/quote]

HAHA funny you say. Ive been a diesel mechanic for just over a year now and its funny to see you need to look at caterpillar oil filter for semi's. They hold 1.5-2L of oil. and VolVo semi's have 3 oil filters that hold 1.2L each. LOL/

Steven01 · 08-10-2008, 06:52 PM

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nope, been perfect, but i treat my car better than i treat my wife. (my car never talks shit or bitches at me)

yea But you see at my work one guy always Says "TIRES TITS TROUBLE". becase if you own a set of Tires you have to do matence and if you own a set of TITs you also have to matain. soo theary is Always trouble with those 2 things you know. haha just what some truckers have to say.

surreal_awakening · 08-10-2008, 09:03 PM

I've used the PF52 for pretty much the entire life of the car. Just bought a whole case of 12 on ebay for $25 shipped....STEAL!

jabartram · 08-10-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven01

You wanna see a big oil fiter, look at the oil fiters on big rig trucks, they are HUGE!

HAHA funny you say. Ive been a diesel mechanic for just over a year now and its funny to see you need to look at caterpillar oil filter for semi's. They hold 1.5-2L of oil. and VolVo semi's have 3 oil filters that hold 1.2L each. LOL/

only a year? what do you specialize in? i've been a diesel technician for 12 yrs now.

and yes cars need maintenance, BUT they won't cheat on you, spend more time with their friends, or be very petite, take up 3/4 of the bed and want to hug you all night. (i need my room to sleep)

Steven01 · 08-17-2008, 06:06 PM

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only a year? what do you specialize in? i've been a diesel technician for 12 yrs now.

and yes cars need maintenance, BUT they won't cheat on you, spend more time with their friends, or be very petite, take up 3/4 of the bed and want to hug you all night. (i need my room to sleep)

I just graduated school 2 years ago and the past year ive been in mechanics for semi's. My uncle started 3 of the largest company's in winnipeg, and now he owns his own bussinus. We do evrything besides a/c and engine rebuilds. I did Full services for 3 months go a guy now doing those and now i do alot.

CactusWill · 08-17-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by irondiezl3

how would i cross refrence pf52 with like a fram or bosch oil filter i wonder?

Just look up the filter used on the 4.3 chevy astro. That motor takes the longer filter that everyone is talking about.

jabartram · 08-17-2008, 07:11 PM

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I just graduated school 2 years ago and the past year ive been in mechanics for semi's. My uncle started 3 of the largest company's in winnipeg, and now he owns his own bussinus. We do evrything besides a/c and engine rebuilds. I did Full services for 3 months go a guy now doing those and now i do alot.

thats cool, diesel technician is a lucrative business, keep learning, i'm an electronics specialist, and make great money, and want to become a consultant possibly one day.

joserivas19 · 08-17-2008, 07:52 PM

so what exactly does a bigger filter do besides hold more oil? is there a performance diff, or is it better for the engine or anything like that?