I appreciate the comment on here and I will go deeper with these filters. this video was already 15 minutes long so the deeper details will be ina future video. I disagree with the longer filter and being exposed, I run the PPE for the past 2 oil changes and it is not anywhere near a possible impact nor is it below any rail. I have been seeing more people use that oil now that it is becoming regularly available, I will likely use it in the future as well. The LZ0 "oil burning issue" I still cannot figure out where that came from. There was one guy that mentioned it and that was all I saw. I did videos early on discussing how the lZ0 will burn oil during break in and that is why GM overfilled them from the factory. I used quite a bit during break in but after that, none since.

I don't see it being an issue with the PPE filter. I've seen people using cat filters after the conversation and those look like that could catch somewhere.

I was planning on cutting my own up but did not consider another one like you mention. Great idea! I appreciate that.

I agree with your opinions, only downside is the plastic/nylon can get fatigued and brittle with heat.

I agree but the FS12446 is $16 compared with $10 for the STP. It's a cost/benefit analysis, is the Fram really 60% better for something that's going to be tossed? Invest in quality oil the STP is sufficient.

@@joshuahedrick I'm not worried about an extra 6 dollars when it's months between oil changes. Oil is cheap, engines are not. Unless the STP offers what the Fram does, I'm not interested.

@@Ragnarok1979 The Fram filters to the same efficiency as the STP so what's your point? Take a look back at my previous comment. I said invest your money in the oil. Obviously don't run a crap filter, but I asked, is the Fram 60% better then the STP? Now, there is no Wix XP or Purolator Boss for this particular motor yet, and your all about the Fram Titanium, yet, with the 2.7 and 3.0 motor with the turbo I'm not willing to run any Oil at any price more then 10,000 miles so what is the Fram filter doing that the STP can't?

@@joshuahedrick Just checked out DW's vid on the STP you mentioned. I'll have to keep an eye out for those. I've been having a tough time finding the FS12447s at AAP. I'll start looking in AZ for those.

Appreciate that!

Ya I just about puked. Though I just payed 27$ Cad for a UPF66R from the dealership. Going to get a wix xp or Napa gold next time.

I feel like gm switched it up across the board. Check out the pf63 change as well. 2024 NEW DESIGN PF63 Oil Filter Cutaway L5P L8T 5.3 6.2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLh_mZWlqt_QqHk.html

The reason for my question this filter also fits the GM L3B 2.7L I4 - that’s in the Colorado and canyon pickup. On my first oil change, I switched to a Purolator PL11424 PureOne filter & noticed the difference in the inlet holes between the 2 filter (Big Difference). I never paid attention to the oil pressure while running the original original PF 66 - now with the Purolator- at operating temp and at high speed oil pressure is constant at 29 to 30 psi.

Next oil change interval, I will switch back to the PF 66 just to compare oil pressure numbers. Not really a fan of running a filter with just cheesy paper media compared to a high-quality synthetic blend or pure synthetic glass media but this will only be to compare oil pressure numbers.

I would much rather be running a synthetic blend or synthetic media filter that has a 20 to 25 µm absolute rating compared to a 30 or 35 absolute micron rating with paper media. Just my OCD!

I got it right here! Fuel Filters are being COPIED - TP1015 3.0 6.6 Duramax kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNOUZ6x-38_cfY0.html

What do you use for magnets? I am interested.

You have a first design which I believe is also the upf66r now.

@@DemonWorks I have a UPF66 as well, it's heavier so it's not exactly the same

@@sierracat good to know. Unsure when the pf66 switched from the metal core to E core but I do know the pf66 was out the same time as the upf66r, so that makes sense that they wouldn’t be identical. Thanks for sharing!

Nylon core. 5 times stronger the metal core.

The filter should actually do the opposite since it captures more debris.

@DemonWorks it's not going to add any extra pressure on the belt? I know it's more filter area but it's filtering alot more stuff out.

None of the others I cut open had that dust, and the cutter I used is a slow hand spinning style. So while I kind of pointed to the cutter as the possible cause, I honestly don’t think that’s where it came from.

Happy to see you request this, I will be doing that in the future. I did not want to do that in this video because it was already too long. My videos in the future will go into greater detail with each filter. Thank you for the suggestion ! It's comments like this that help me provide you guys with what you want to see.

Hey! Welcome to the family! Your oil pressure will change with engine RPM and it will appear very low, but that’s normal. Your trans temp will likely sit at 197-210 typically. That’s due to the valve in the cooler line. If you see above 225, I would start to feel a little uneasy.

Thank you. Ya, I was just a little concerned about the tran temp yesterday because it went up to 221 and normally would stay around 199. So I just wanted to get a little info on it due to the fact this is my first diesel, and I want to make sure I'm taking care of everything that I need to with it. Thank you for the info. Your videos really help out a lot.

Take the transmission pan off, replace the filter as well as the bolts that hold it. Replace the transmission fluid with amsoil fuel efficient atf. It will run 10 degrees cooler.

Ppe not pipe

That's up to you to decide. I run it.

I'm happy to hear you had good success for years with your fram filters.

It's ok to have fun?

I also want to note I have contacted PPE multiple times asking for the filtration efficiency at 10 microns and they won’t give me an answer.

I reached out to PPE for that same information and they refused to provide it. Because of that I've decided to stick with OEM.

I emailed PPE today about this and I did get a reply, 50% at 10 microns and 85% at 20 microns.

I have since switched to purolator one 98% at 23 micron

I understand your concern, GM actually had a bulletin come out when the pf66 was unavailable and the wix was one of the filters they were ok with people using in it's place. The filter would have to fully clog up for there to be an issue and if someone is running a filter for that long to clog up, they have a lot more to worry about beyond the filter. Run it !

@@DemonWorks thanks alot for the info that's kinda what I was thinking too but I have one other thing lingering in the back of my head.. Hear me out, I live in Canada and in the winter -40°C isn't uncommon, and the engine temp struggles to get up to running temp before I get to work. Do you think starvation could be an issue with cold starts in that scenario? Or am I just overthinking again? Sorry for the dumb questions dude, this thing is my baby and I'd like to own it as long as possible in running condition lol

​@john-paulguyprazinak6928 I run the Wix filters in my truck 2013 gmc 1500 and during winter -40 no problems at all.

DIY - Fuel Filter Change - How GM wants the Techs to do it - LM2 Duramax kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y62ChpyY0ae9oac.html Links in the description, I recommend ACDelco. Hope this helps!

@DemonWorks How do you like the VSE fuel saver filter set up? Any issues?

@@MiddleGroundGarage zero issues, love the peace of mind. Have a set of cat filters to be installed next.

My fuel saver is in the mail right now. Looks like they started shipping with Baldwin filters which look to have slightly better micron ratings than the comparable CAT filter

@@kylem8841 awesome! I thought the cats were 2 and Baldwin were 3 but I could be incorrect. Either way, a great setup for sure!

I agree with your opinions, only downside is the plastic/nylon can get fatigued and brittle with heat.

@@DemonWorks can you share where you got this information.

Thanks for watching !