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I've searched and found nothing on the topic. I just bought a 1988 Camaro Irco-Z 305 TPI. I did a full tune up. When I bought my parts from the auto parts store. I was given a Ac Delco PF-454 oil filter. I got a call from the mechanic and he said the filter was wrong. Now I've searched and searched and only came up with this filter to use. The filter he gave me and using currently is a Ac Delco PF-1218. The 1218 is quite taller than the 454.
I haven't seen any clearence issues. On all the search areas it came up with the 454, not the 1218. Should I worry about this?
The 1218 also does not have an anti-drain back valve. I believe the 454 does. Personal preference, but I use filters with the anti-drain back valve whenever possible. Keeps the oil primmed better after shutting the engine off.
