I am entertaining the idea of putting the PF63 (or it's equivalent) on my 2008 Silverado. From what I've gathered they are pretty much identical with a minor difference in the bypass pressure. According to WIX the 57060 is 12 psi and the 57045 is 12-15. Both have a silicone ADBV.
Fram Ultra shows the same 12-15 psi for both their 48 and 63 equivalents.
Since the filter is about an inch longer between the two (Depending on manufacturer), how does that translate to additional capacity? Are we talking 3 oz or more like 10 oz? That's the only piece of information that I could not find anywhere.
My main reason for waitning to use the longer filter for ease or changing the filter since you can't use your hand due to clearance issues. There shouldn't be any clearance issues with it hanging below the oil pan either. Plus it will hit other things under the truck before it hits the filter. It should give more filtering media and capacity which is a bonus if it does.
Fram Ultra shows the same 12-15 psi for both their 48 and 63 equivalents.
Since the filter is about an inch longer between the two (Depending on manufacturer), how does that translate to additional capacity? Are we talking 3 oz or more like 10 oz? That's the only piece of information that I could not find anywhere.
My main reason for waitning to use the longer filter for ease or changing the filter since you can't use your hand due to clearance issues. There shouldn't be any clearance issues with it hanging below the oil pan either. Plus it will hit other things under the truck before it hits the filter. It should give more filtering media and capacity which is a bonus if it does.