I dont see why it would make a difference even if you tow.
People tow all the time that do not have oil cooler lines

 

temperatures are likely to increase when towing, including coolant, transmission and oil
would be interested in some numbers from somebody that runs an oil temp gauge

 

Trying to do this exact thing but the fitting I have has two different threads. The long side threads into both the oil filter and the engine block while the shorter side doesn't thread into anything?! Any advice??

Thnks in advance

 

The link in post #19 has the GM part number.

 

Hey thanks capt for the response. Forgot to say that I have the fitting from the dealership... Part #14081300. The long side of the fitting I assume goes to the filter while the short side goes into the engine, yet mine does not.

 

well damn if it isn't one thing it is another!! so called dealership and they confirmed i was wrong, the longer side goes into the engine block and the shorter to the oil filter. that means everyone suggesting the pf47 is wrong because that thread is also M18.1.5 where as the short side of the adapter is 3/4-16. so theres no way that threads onto the pf47 or any compatible filter. that being said i went and found one that was roughly the same size as the pf47 but the correct thread. that part number is K&N (1002).

yet even with this smaller filter i had to unbolt the drivers side engine mount and lift up the engine to get the filter on. i also had to screw on the adapter to the oil filter first then screw both on to the engine block. so overall not as straight forward on a 2nd gen as i read or assumed.

saying all this i will keep the lines deleted because i have a winch where the old relocated filter was and i know what to expect when i need to change the oil/filter next time.

hope this helps someone and if anyone has any tips or tricks or figured out a better filter to use let us know!!

 

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yet even with this smaller filter i had to unbolt the drivers side engine mount and lift up the engine to get the filter on. i also had to screw on the adapter to the oil filter first then screw both on to the engine block. so overall not as straight forward on a 2nd gen as i read or assumed.

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Do you have to lift engine everytime you change the oil?

 

Something is wrong, either they gave you the wrong fitting or you did something wrong installing it. I wouldn't trust using the filter to tighten the fitting. Why can't you install the fitting first?


It was very straight forward on my second gen. The hardest part was getting the old stuff out of the way and actually getting the fitting from the dealership was a close second lol.

 

So a pf47 will work when doing oil changes without lifting engine every time?

 

I'm using a filter from a 2.2L Cavalier. I don't know what number that is for, but you shouldn't have to lift the motor.


I haven't done an oil change with my setup yet. It's going to be tight but should be fine with IFS still. I installed it when everything was apart so I had lots of room.