What are you using for oil filters? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vince1 · 05-02-2023, 11:58 AM

It's been at least two years now without an oil change on two vehicles so it's time.

I'm hesitant to use Wix because on the other vehicle their 51258 ADV anti-drain-back valve doesn't work and with it my car would rattle like crazy on start up.

Does a 350 from a 79 Chev even need an ADV? My auto parts store calls for a 51061 no ADV. Apparently a 51060 has an ADV but I don't know if it works or not.

The auto parts store has 15-40 Cam Oil formulated for old cars with flat tappet engines and that is what I plan on using again.

Thoughts?

Edit: Here's the link for the oil I am using https://camoils.com/

**AussieinNC** · 05-02-2023, 05:04 PM

Use the 51060 on my own truck with a 79 350 in it.

That oil is fine for you to use.

Hope this helps

AcampoDave · 05-02-2023, 07:10 PM

Mostly I use Wix or Purilator, but I have sometimes used the O'Reilly's Microgard ones too

**mongocanfly** · 05-02-2023, 08:40 PM

i run acdelco on all my stuff

vince1 · 05-02-2023, 09:13 PM

I removed a Purolator PL34631but I can't get them here anymore so Wix 51060 took its place. I see a Delco PF1218 is listed for my vehicle and it has an ADV. Hopefully the one on the Wix works. It did on the Purolator. Lay it on its side and no oil comes out of the outside holes.

xylorex · 05-02-2023, 09:23 PM

I bounce between k&n and wiz. The you can get the k&n with an integral hex nut on the filter body, which I really like a lot.

**67 twins** · 05-02-2023, 11:23 PM

Wix either 51060 or 51061 the ADV makes no difference in this case.
Oh and I buy them by the case on Amazon about half the price O'Reilly charges

**67 twins** · 05-02-2023, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xylorex

I bounce between k&n and wiz. The you can get the k&n with an integral hex nut on the filter body, which I really like a lot.

That's just an invitation for someone to overtighten it. If you need anything other than a gloved hand to remove your filter than it was overtightend in the first place.

cadillac_al · 05-03-2023, 08:44 AM

My brother got pranked by somebody loosening his oil filter. I make sure mine don't come of by hand. They get an extra half turn past hand tight.

**THI** · 05-03-2023, 10:46 AM

I use the Wix 51060 with the ADV on my 1997 K2500 with a 454 - no issues with the ADV. On my 1978 C20 (454) and K25 (350) I use 51061 without the ADV.

**Rickysnickers** · 05-03-2023, 04:37 PM

Wix or Bosch here

weq92f · 05-03-2023, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadillac_al

My brother got pranked by somebody loosening his oil filter. I make sure mine don't come of by hand. They get an extra half turn past hand tight.

I would rather my wix filter weep a bit than get it on so tight I struggle to remove it next time.

-klb
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Tom · 05-03-2023, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xylorex

I bounce between k&n and wiz. The you can get the k&n with an integral hex nut on the filter body, which I really like a lot.

We had so many problems with K&N in the motorcycle world its been banned from most tracks. Some thing happened on my moms accord v6 too, blew oil everywhere. Never again will I touch a K&N oil filter.

**mattfranklin** · 05-04-2023, 11:38 AM

AC Delco now, but I'd be open to WIX. Once the truck is running regularly I'd like to get the AC Delco with the white vintage paint for the retro look I'm trying to keep.

05-02-2023, 11:58 AM	#1
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,164	What are you using for oil filters? It's been at least two years now without an oil change on two vehicles so it's time. I'm hesitant to use Wix because on the other vehicle their 51258 ADV anti-drain-back valve doesn't work and with it my car would rattle like crazy on start up. Does a 350 from a 79 Chev even need an ADV? My auto parts store calls for a 51061 no ADV. Apparently a 51060 has an ADV but I don't know if it works or not. The auto parts store has 15-40 Cam Oil formulated for old cars with flat tappet engines and that is what I plan on using again. Thoughts? Edit: Here's the link for the oil I am using https://camoils.com/ __________________ 66 fleetside 350 4sp Last edited by vince1; 05-02-2023 at 12:32 PM.

05-02-2023, 05:04 PM	#2
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,155	Re: What are you using for oil filters? Use the 51060 on my own truck with a 79 350 in it. That oil is fine for you to use. Hope this helps __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

05-02-2023, 07:10 PM	#3
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,726	Re: What are you using for oil filters? Mostly I use Wix or Purilator, but I have sometimes used the O'Reilly's Microgard ones too

05-02-2023, 08:40 PM	#4
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05-02-2023, 09:13 PM	#5
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,164	Re: What are you using for oil filters? I removed a Purolator PL34631but I can't get them here anymore so Wix 51060 took its place. I see a Delco PF1218 is listed for my vehicle and it has an ADV. Hopefully the one on the Wix works. It did on the Purolator. Lay it on its side and no oil comes out of the outside holes. __________________ 66 fleetside 350 4sp

05-02-2023, 09:23 PM	#6
xylorex Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans, la Posts: 57	Re: What are you using for oil filters? I bounce between k&n and wiz. The you can get the k&n with an integral hex nut on the filter body, which I really like a lot.

05-02-2023, 11:23 PM	#7
67 twins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Herculaneum MO (20 minutes south of St. Louis Posts: 586	Re: What are you using for oil filters? Wix either 51060 or 51061 the ADV makes no difference in this case. Oh and I buy them by the case on Amazon about half the price O'Reilly charges __________________ 67 C10 283 T5 swapped longbed fleetside = wife's daily driver 67 C20 292 (originally a 250)4speed longbed fleetside w/original wooden bed=my project truck 67 C10 283+.060 (so a 292 as well)T5 swapped longbed fleetside=my DD 72 C1500 Sierra Grande 350 TH350 longbed fleetside=wife's fair weather truck Can you tell we are fans of longbed fleetsides & 67s Chris Last edited by 67 twins; 05-02-2023 at 11:29 PM.

05-03-2023, 08:44 AM	#9
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,334	Re: What are you using for oil filters? My brother got pranked by somebody loosening his oil filter. I make sure mine don't come of by hand. They get an extra half turn past hand tight. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

05-03-2023, 10:46 AM	#10
THI Active Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 169	Re: What are you using for oil filters? I use the Wix 51060 with the ADV on my 1997 K2500 with a 454 - no issues with the ADV. On my 1978 C20 (454) and K25 (350) I use 51061 without the ADV.

05-03-2023, 04:37 PM	#11
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,933	Re: What are you using for oil filters? Wix or Bosch here

05-04-2023, 11:38 AM	#14
mattfranklin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moraga, CA Posts: 800	Re: What are you using for oil filters? AC Delco now, but I'd be open to WIX. Once the truck is running regularly I'd like to get the AC Delco with the white vintage paint for the retro look I'm trying to keep. __________________ (Very) Slow-Going Build Thread: Stock 1970 Short Step with Stock 1970 LT-1 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567340



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