PF52 vs PF52e

SYO237

SYO237

SyTy Registry
Either I missed it in the search or this hasnt been discussed yet.

Since I dont daily my truck much anymore, I dont do oil changes as frequent. Figured before I do a 1600 mile drive to Nats, probably be good to do an oil change.

Looks like AC Delco has changed out the PF52 oil filter with a PF52e version now. After standing there for a few minutes and doing some quick searching on the phone, it looks like this new filter is the suck with the car guys.

Known as the "Ecore", the design is from Champion. from my searching it looks like the canister is smaller, the backplate is different, and the inner workings are shit (plastic vs metal). Bit more of a detailed writeup here on the Impala forum: http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=235668

Looks like Wix and Napa are the goto replacement. I snapped a quick pic of the PF52e. You can instantly tell something is off due to its lighter weight and the whole backplate cap looks like cheap crap.

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In the end, I went with a $12 Bosch instead. :roll:

I'll take some comparsion pics in the next day. I currently have the old PF52 on the truck now to do some side by sides.
 
jklein68

jklein68

Donating Member
Re: PF52 vs PF52e

I've heard the same thing, plastic inside that can collapse under pressure. I have stopped buying AC Delco for HP applications.
 
SY2455

SY2455

70's Veteran
Re: PF52 vs PF52e

If you cut it open , post up what you find. I was told by a GM rep that the only diff was a anti- drain back valve for the 4wd truck where the filter is turn on it's side.
 
ajt86

ajt86

Member
Re: PF52 vs PF52e

I worked as a dealer master tech for gmc... the "e" filters are junk. Ac delco had the best oil filters on the market for years. If you put 2 side by side you can feel the difference. The case is thinner steel, the top plate is rediculously thin. The filter element is cheaper feeling. I have a stash of old series filters for my cars but once they are gone i switch brands, id never put one of them on my own car
 
warmpancakes

warmpancakes

New member
Re: PF52 vs PF52e

I only use wix, and they are way cheaper than any other brand (4.12 each) the on the block filter is 4.75
 
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Captain Morgan

Moderated User
Re: PF52 vs PF52e

I pretty much stay with Napa Gold (aka WIX) for anything important that I own.

I guess all the PF52's I have on my shelf just went up in value :D
 
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