ok, i have a stupid question. with synthetic oils being able to last alot longer, i have always wondered if there is a problem with the filter lasting as long as the oil without clogging up or at least slowing the flow a little. do you need to get a better filter or is the basic gm filter good enough? i have a 09 ss with only 1300 miles.

 

GM's testing says it is and they backed that with a 100,000 mile power train warranty.

 

it has synthetic from the factory? and do i need a special tool for the filter? i plan on using the gm filter and i will probably buy them from my local dealer. even though this is a small amount, i try to spend my money in my town. i say this because i have thought about ordering a case of them online if i found the right deal. this should also eliminate any possible warantee issues.

 

There is a socket that makes it a lot easier to get the filter on and off. Mine is made by Lisle, I got it at Sears I believe.

 

Napa has the oil filter socket 32mm 3/8 drive. PN. SER 3932 $10.84

 

Amsoil is the synthetic oil that preaches extended drain intervals. They have always suggested high quality filters, and they recommend a filter change halfway through their extended drain intervals. I think they suggest no more than 12,000 miles on a filter.

 

said they had no knowledge of that tool , this was a few days ago , before i read this. thanks , now i can go back , with a part # for them. THANKS TO ALL THE OTHER REPLIES ALSO

 

Here is the napa site with the part

http://www.napaonline.com/NOLPPSE/(S...Dn=0&Dk=1&Dp=3

 

catdaddy,
The socket comes as part of a kit, PN SER 41830, which contains a 27mm, 32mm and a 36mm socket. They usually have this kit in stock, lists for $37.39. I had my local NAPA order just the 32mm PN SER 3932 for me and they had it the next day. Still was cheaper than online and no shipping cost, $11.84 total.

 

i just use a 1/2 rachet and 1 1/4 socket.. works everytime

and syn. oil is the best. i run mobil 1 w/ gm factory filter