Originally Posted By: RogerB
Given the Amsoil service instructions, and my driving habits, I'll only get about 24k out of this filter before it needs replacing. (I only avg about 8k/year.)
So, my question is why does it have to be replaced after 4 years? Does the nanofiber deteriorate? Does the gasket seal harden?
Someone commented that the filter has been shown to be effective beyond the Amsoil recommendations. How has this been shown, and to what extent? Or, in what way?
Otherwise, the AFE filter seems more attractive to me, as it appears to be cleanable and serviceable forever (or as far into forever as I'll ever need), while offering similar filtration performance. In fact I may never have to mess with it, if the AFE literature is to be believed. 50k before servicing? Lifetime warranty? Hmmm.
Thoughts appreciated.
No filter lasts forever. Amsoil says:
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When cleaned according to AMSOIL specifications and used in normal service, AMSOIL Ea Air Filters are guaranteed for 100,000 miles or four years, whichever comes first. EaA Filters remain effective for 25,000 miles or one year before requiring cleaning.
I think the 100K must be for eventual loading of crud that that can't be cleaned (sticky gooze and such) and the 4 years is for possible general deterioration of polymers and such.
Given the Amsoil service instructions, and my driving habits, I'll only get about 24k out of this filter before it needs replacing. (I only avg about 8k/year.)
So, my question is why does it have to be replaced after 4 years? Does the nanofiber deteriorate? Does the gasket seal harden?
Someone commented that the filter has been shown to be effective beyond the Amsoil recommendations. How has this been shown, and to what extent? Or, in what way?
Otherwise, the AFE filter seems more attractive to me, as it appears to be cleanable and serviceable forever (or as far into forever as I'll ever need), while offering similar filtration performance. In fact I may never have to mess with it, if the AFE literature is to be believed. 50k before servicing? Lifetime warranty? Hmmm.
Thoughts appreciated.
No filter lasts forever. Amsoil says:
Quote:
When cleaned according to AMSOIL specifications and used in normal service, AMSOIL Ea Air Filters are guaranteed for 100,000 miles or four years, whichever comes first. EaA Filters remain effective for 25,000 miles or one year before requiring cleaning.
I think the 100K must be for eventual loading of crud that that can't be cleaned (sticky gooze and such) and the 4 years is for possible general deterioration of polymers and such.