Oil Filters-a subject that the Irradiated Kid can get his dentures into

[Nasty Wendy]

Mesquite

The Baldwins that PTE supplied for years had a 20 psi bypass in them.  I think the typical GM bypass was about 4 psi.

I am pretty sure that mine came with a WIX filter.  AND maybe the WIX has a hi-psi bypass as well.  I'm not sure but I do know that they did/do list one of the functions of the TurboSaver is always supplying the engine/turbo with filtered oil.  Its been a few years since I've installed it and I do not remember the details of how they accomplished the feat. 

I have been grilling primarily with Propane lately because of the conveinence.  I do have one of those dual zone grills that has a charcoal side and a gas side.  I will have both sides fired up for Thanksgiving.  When using the Charcoal side I prefer the Jack Daniels charcoals with the hicory chips.  I prefer my steaks done on the propane side as I can get the temps up higher and keep them more consistant.  My steaks are cooked in roughly 3 minutes on the propane side.

[Steve Wood]

That's what they call cooking on gas!

[Scoobum]

AC Delco or Fram here...depends which is on sale.

[Steve Wood]

two worst filters on the market.   AC seems to depend upon what country it was made in, it seems.  Used to be one of the best.

[Scoobum]

Haven't had an issue with either one of 'em...tho I'm at the track so often the oil and filter get changed damn near on a weekly basis. I dump a can of EOS in every change as well...and no...up here in Canada...it doesn't have ZDDP in it...thank God.

[Charlief1]

If you use a better filter you shouldn't have to change the oil as often scoob. Better filtration means longer lasting oil since it'll have less contaminants in it.

[Scoobum]

Agreed...but I'm one of these guys that does an oil/filter change every time I hit the track...regard less. At last check...none of the jobbers here in town sell Wix or Baldwin filters.

[daveismissing]

We're pretty much stuck with NAPA it seems, not cheap either

[$1987 GN$]

Agreed...but I'm one of these guys that does an oil/filter change every time I hit the track...regard less. At last check...none of the jobbers here in town sell Wix or Baldwin filters.

That is strange I am in the middle of no where and they sell em here.

Well Ayr is only 1/2 hour from me.

AJ___

[daveismissing]

Price us some at the first price-break, AJ.
This might be the only thing we could agree on as a group buy.

Ayr is the factory?

[Steve Wood]

guys will spend 13 zillion bux on an engine but quibble over 10 bux for a filter

Brad, you cut the filter open and examine it for debris?

[daveismissing]

I most often went to a quick-lube type place after warranty.
There the AC Delco is a premium priced filter which I mistakenly trusted was the best choice.
Sigh

[Scoobum]

guys will spend 13 zillion bux on an engine but quibble over 10 bux for a filter

Brad, you cut the filter open and examine it for debris?

I cut both of 'em open and found no debris...but like I said I change 'em almost on a biweekly basis. Just for giggles I went out to the new Parts Source here in town...and lo and behold...they're a Wix dealer. I got the parts guy to cross reference the PF52 to the Wix. I ordered 3 of 'em...and they'll be in Tuesday morning. Price was $6.78...tax in...each.

[Charlief1]

I wouldn't be suprised if your oil pressure comes up some with the WIX filters after you change them Brad. I think you'll like the change. LOL

[The Radius Kid]

What?