2000 chevy blazer 4x4 4.3L im looking at rockauto.... i see they have an acdelco for rwd obivously not what i need but they acdelco TF333 which says its an all plastic filter but does not have 4x4 in the description... and then the Acdelco TF289 which says composite and 4x4 .

any other info?

 

Do you have an automatic or standard transmission?

 

the auto

 

So you have a automatic?If you have a deep pan..I bought a gasket/filter kit from summit.It `s the APT brand which is a direct fit with no problems what so ever.i`ve been using this brand for 10 yrs. now.The part # is B-165.You can call then to verify that this is for a deep pan.If you have the shallow pan you`ll have to look it up.Summit racing is a very easy co. to deal with.You have a question or problem they will help you out.Most of the time they ship it the first day.Not sure where you live,but summit even has stores to go to in ceratin states.

 

The only difference between the two is that TF333 has a plastic upper section with a steel lower section crimped on capturing the filter media between the two. TF289 is all plastic where the two halves of the filter are friction welded together with the filter media between. The all plastic one might be slightly less likely to have leaks at the seam, but I have never seen a composite one leak in this area either.

Both part numbers listed are for the shallow pan though so you will want to double check your vehicle concerning the pan depth.

I can't really recommend Summit over local brick & mortar parts houses. Why order online when you can walk into a store to pick up your filter and the fluid you also need for nearly the same price?

 

Agreed! Price comparisons between online purchases and local stores are a must...

Example: I ordered 6 quarts of ATF on Amazon to change the fluid on my tilt trailer pump. Saved 12 bucks versus local store.

However local store was cheaper about $15 cheaper for oil and filter for my 2500...

Local stores are also a great source of helpful information when compared to the excessive number of idiotic online product reviews

Be informed and do your due diligence !!

 

4x4 doesn't matter when it comes to the filter after '97. You have a 'deep pan' transmission and need the deep filter. Either composite or plastic or metal bottom are good.