Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

[Larry E.]

Will be changing oil in some of my old vehicles this Summer. Most of them came with PF-25. I assume
the PF-35L is still around with better filtering ability. What is the current GM P/N for this filter?? Thanks
in advance. Larry

[Chris S.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

I think the filter changed to the PF1218

[Larry E.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

Chris: The number you gave me I believe is for the regular PF25. Anyway happen to stumble on my answer;
I think the correct number is #25013454. Please correct me if I am wrong. Larry

[Chris S.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

Pretty sure I am correct
I used to use the 35L and they changed to the 1218 - the 1218 now has an antidrain back valve.
the 1218 is a tall filter like the 35L

[Joe L.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

Chris: The number you gave me I believe is for the regular PF25. Anyway happen to stumble on my answer;
I think the correct number is #25013454. Please correct me if I am wrong. Larry

Larry------


The PF-35L is still available and the part number is GM #25013454. This is a synthetic media oil filter and is what I recommend.

The PF-1218 is the replacement for the old PF-35 (NON "L" suffix). It's a conventional media filter.

There used to be a GM filter known as the UPF-1218. This was a synthetic media filter. However, it's discontinued and replaced by the PF-35L. I like the UPF-1218 because it had the same benefit as the PF-35L PLUS it had a teflon coated gasket which makes removal much easier. I bought a "lifetime supply" before they were discontinued.

[Larry E.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

Joe--

Thanks again; you are the best!

[James B.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

Joe,

Any fitment/clearance issues of the PF35L for 1972 Corvette with 454?

I ask, because some of the online fitment tables does not specify this filter fits (even as an option) for my application.

Thanks.

Jim

[Jim T.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

I use the PF35L on my 1968, 1970, and 1985 Corvettes.

[Mark E.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

Joe,

Any fitment/clearance issues of the PF35L for 1972 Corvette with 454?

I ask, because some of the online fitment tables does not specify this filter fits (even as an option) for my application.

Thanks.

Jim

No problems with a stock exhaust. Headers sometimes get in the way of longer filters.

The even longer 2 quart PF932F will fit and drops down to almost the bottom of the oil pan. But it doesn't use synthetic media like the PF35L.

[Joe L.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

Joe,

Any fitment/clearance issues of the PF35L for 1972 Corvette with 454?

I ask, because some of the online fitment tables does not specify this filter fits (even as an option) for my application.

Thanks.

Jim

Jim-------


No fitment problem, at all. It will work perfectly.

[Gary R.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

Joe how does this filter compare to the Wix gold filters? I am down to about 1/2 case so I will be looking to order more.
Thanks
Gary

[Joe L.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

Joe how does this filter compare to the Wix gold filters? I am down to about 1/2 case so I will be looking to order more.
Thanks
Gary

Gary------


If you're talking about the Wix XP filter, it's comparable to the PF-35L.

[Larry E.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

Another Question for Joe: Is there any (PF141) canister type filter out there that has the
characteristics of the PF35L?? Thanks in advance--Larry

[Gary R.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

what is the benefit from the different media's used?

[Joe L.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia: PF-35L

what is the benefit from the different media's used?

Gary------


Much greater single pass filtering ability and smaller particle size retention.