Oil Filter of choice for your V8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 07-26-2022, 10:51 AM

I have read some older threads on oil filters... thought I would get a new thread going ... NAPA Gold - Part FIL 1069 or Baldwin B7 seem to be two of the preferred filters but the Baldwin is harder to locate.

What is your preference ... my truck has the 402BB and best place to purchase. Thanks

**Stocker** · 07-26-2022, 10:57 AM

I use NAPA Gold #1061, made by Wix.

**dagnabbitt** · 07-26-2022, 11:20 AM

I was and still am a Wix guy, but Blueprint recommended a K&N filter for my 355 so that's what I went with.

Zonaman · 07-28-2022, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

I use NAPA Gold #1061, made by Wix.

Amen.

72SB · 07-26-2022, 11:50 AM

WIX....and it is what BPE notes for my 357

NAPA Gold is a WIX

I use WIX only in all my cars. Generally, I buy them from Amazon

67C10Step · 07-26-2022, 11:58 AM

WIX guy here as well.

Mike80D · 07-26-2022, 12:54 PM

I like the Delco PF25 for the label, but have WIX on both of mine now.

truckster · 07-26-2022, 06:10 PM

Wix. I have a very long list of Wix filters for all my vehicles.

**Ironangel** · 07-26-2022, 07:12 PM

I use the Wix 51060R in my big block and the Baldwin B6 in the small block. The Wix 51060R flows more oil, no bypass...

72c20customcamper · 07-26-2022, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironangel

I use the Wix 51060R in my big block and the Baldwin B6 in the small block. The Wix 51060R flows more oil, no bypass...

I also use Wix or acdelco filters .I know the 51060r flows better but at a cost of letting larger particles through, the 51060R is rated to 61microns where the 51069 have a 21 micron rating . My builder recommended not using the racing filter for street use .

You race the big block correct?

**Grumpy old man** · 07-26-2022, 09:00 PM

K&N oil filters and Castrol classic 20/50 oil .

**Grumpy old man** · 07-28-2022, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

K&N oil filters and Castrol classic 20/50 oil .

Using dino oil and changing it every 3,000 miles most all of the top brands will serve you fine , The Wix filters are painted black so you don't see the leaks .

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-30-2022, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Using dino oil and changing it every 3,000 miles most all of the top brands will serve you fine , The Wix filters are painted black so you don't see the leaks .

Grumpy -- Does K&N make a longer filter like the PF35 or the Wix 51060 -- the one quart size?

[EDIT] I was in Walmart the other day and looked at K&N 3003 and 3004, but I had no way of knowing if it would thread on a GM engine.

**70cst** · 07-26-2022, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I also use Wix or acdelco filters .I know the 51060r flows better but at a cost of letting larger particles through, the 51060R is rated to 61microns where the 51069 have a 21 micron rating . My builder recommended not using the racing filter for street use .

You race the big block correct?

No to racing ... itis what came with the truck.

GASoline71 · 07-26-2022, 09:04 PM

Wix filtration goes in everything I own.

Gary

jumpsoffrock · 07-26-2022, 10:00 PM

For my 402 big block I use a Mobil 1 part number 302, $10 at walmart.

**C101972** · 07-26-2022, 10:30 PM

NAPA Gold, or WIX filter
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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-27-2022, 04:08 AM

WIX 51060 and 51061.
One's got anti-drainback for the L6 292*, the other on a V8, is on the bottom of the engine, so the anti-drainback isn't necessary.
I forgot which is which.

[*Where the Oil Filter screws onto the side of the block.]

**70cst** · 07-27-2022, 09:09 AM

Thanks folks

MARKDTN · 07-27-2022, 10:02 AM

I use Wix since the PF35 was discontinued. I used to use the long version which is a 51794 because it gave extra capacity (and extra filtering). But the Corvette engine in my K20 already had a 6 qt pan so I figure that is enough.

**Palf70Step** · 07-27-2022, 11:38 AM

Pretty much I use Wix on all my vehicles. The 70 I use a Wix 51069, but it also has a remote filter system also like the semis use.

**70cst** · 07-27-2022, 01:21 PM

Update

It looks like NAPA Wix Gold Oil Filter 51060 is prefered. I found them at a local NAPA for under $9 each. I could likley get them less but once you add shipping costs not much is saved. I think I will go this route.

Thanks for all your input.

MARKDTN · 07-28-2022, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Update

It looks like NAPA Wix Gold Oil Filter 51060 is prefered. I found them at a local NAPA for under $9 each. I could likley get them less but once you add shipping costs not much is saved. I think I will go this route.

Thanks for all your input.

O'riellys also has Wix filters. That is where I get mine.

LNP · 07-29-2022, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Update

It looks like NAPA Wix Gold Oil Filter 51060 is prefered. I found them at a local NAPA for under $9 each. I could likley get them less but once you add shipping costs not much is saved. I think I will go this route.

Thanks for all your input.

If you got a O'Reilly's Auto Parts near by you can get the Microgard 51060 for $6.49
As you can see by the part number Wix makes O'Reilly's filters too. I use the
O'Reilly filters on all my vehicles

**MikeB** · 07-27-2022, 06:23 PM

Real Wix or Mobil 1 for me.

07-26-2022, 10:57 AM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,749	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 I use NAPA Gold #1061, made by Wix. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-26-2022, 11:20 AM	#3
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,472	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 I was and still am a Wix guy, but Blueprint recommended a K&N filter for my 355 so that's what I went with. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

07-26-2022, 11:50 AM	#5
72SB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 775	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 WIX....and it is what BPE notes for my 357 NAPA Gold is a WIX I use WIX only in all my cars. Generally, I buy them from Amazon

07-26-2022, 11:58 AM	#6
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 WIX guy here as well. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

07-26-2022, 12:54 PM	#7
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 282	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 I like the Delco PF25 for the label, but have WIX on both of mine now. __________________ 1972 C/10 Highlander “Olive” 1973 C/10 Black & Tan Life’s a garden. Dig it.

07-26-2022, 10:51 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Oil Filter of choice for your V8 I have read some older threads on oil filters... thought I would get a new thread going ... NAPA Gold - Part FIL 1069 or Baldwin B7 seem to be two of the preferred filters but the Baldwin is harder to locate. What is your preference ... my truck has the 402BB and best place to purchase. Thanks __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 07-26-2022 at 11:00 AM.

07-26-2022, 06:10 PM	#8
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,998	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 Wix. I have a very long list of Wix filters for all my vehicles. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

07-26-2022, 07:12 PM	#9
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 I use the Wix 51060R in my big block and the Baldwin B6 in the small block. The Wix 51060R flows more oil, no bypass... __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

07-26-2022, 09:00 PM	#11
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 K&N oil filters and Castrol classic 20/50 oil . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-26-2022, 10:00 PM	#16
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 979	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 For my 402 big block I use a Mobil 1 part number 302, $10 at walmart.

07-26-2022, 10:30 PM	#17
C101972 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 539	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 NAPA Gold, or WIX filter Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

07-27-2022, 04:08 AM	#18
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,562	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 WIX 51060 and 51061. One's got anti-drainback for the L6 292, the other on a V8, is on the bottom of the engine, so the anti-drainback isn't necessary. I forgot which is which. [Where the Oil Filter screws onto the side of the block.] __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

07-27-2022, 09:09 AM	#19
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 Thanks folks __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-27-2022, 10:02 AM	#20
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,184	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 I use Wix since the PF35 was discontinued. I used to use the long version which is a 51794 because it gave extra capacity (and extra filtering). But the Corvette engine in my K20 already had a 6 qt pan so I figure that is enough. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

07-27-2022, 11:38 AM	#21
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 Pretty much I use Wix on all my vehicles. The 70 I use a Wix 51069, but it also has a remote filter system also like the semis use. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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07-27-2022, 01:21 PM	#22
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 Update It looks like NAPA Wix Gold Oil Filter 51060 is prefered. I found them at a local NAPA for under $9 each. I could likley get them less but once you add shipping costs not much is saved. I think I will go this route. Thanks for all your input. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-27-2022, 06:23 PM	#25
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,623	Re: Oil Filter of choice for your V8 Real Wix or Mobil 1 for me. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

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