CAMARO6 - View Single Post - Not your normal PF64 vs M1-113 Oil Filter thread

Megahurtz · 10-26-2016, 10:05 AM

OK so we all know the PF64 is the OEM filter for the 2016+ SS. We also know the PF48 and UPF48R OEM filters (from LS2/LS3/LS7) technically fit but are not the right filters.

We have also seen that some people claim you can use them if the PF64's are not available for whatever reason. This brings me to my next thought.

The Mobil1 M1-113 oil filter is the suggested filter by Mobil 1 for the LS2/LS3/LS7 and now the LT1/LT4. So I thought, why would GM specify a different filter but the aftermarkets not? Even PureOilater Gold filters recommend the same filter for the LSx and LTx motors.

I happen to have an extra M1-113 and a couple of PF64's. I can't see if there are any internal differences such as bypass valve pressure ratings, but when I look at the outside I wonder if there could be a big problem NOT using the PF64.

Specifically look at the size of the holes around the perimeter. Could the smaller and fewer amount of holes on the M1-113 cause any sort of issue? Such as less oil flow? Anyone have any thoughts?

M1-113 on top
PF64 on bottom

10-26-2016, 10:05 AM	#1
Megahurtz Snackbar Tuning Drives: 2023 SGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 1,522	Not your normal PF64 vs M1-113 Oil Filter thread OK so we all know the PF64 is the OEM filter for the 2016+ SS. We also know the PF48 and UPF48R OEM filters (from LS2/LS3/LS7) technically fit but are not the right filters. We have also seen that some people claim you can use them if the PF64's are not available for whatever reason. This brings me to my next thought. The Mobil1 M1-113 oil filter is the suggested filter by Mobil 1 for the LS2/LS3/LS7 and now the LT1/LT4. So I thought, why would GM specify a different filter but the aftermarkets not? Even PureOilater Gold filters recommend the same filter for the LSx and LTx motors. I happen to have an extra M1-113 and a couple of PF64's. I can't see if there are any internal differences such as bypass valve pressure ratings, but when I look at the outside I wonder if there could be a big problem NOT using the PF64. Specifically look at the size of the holes around the perimeter. Could the smaller and fewer amount of holes on the M1-113 cause any sort of issue? Such as less oil flow? Anyone have any thoughts? M1-113 on top PF64 on bottom Attached Images