Amsoil Ea oil filter - Cut Open

[DV0993]

Hi all,

Cut open an old amsoil Ea old filter that I fitted a few years ago on my Honda S2000. I usually don't use these filters, but I sold the vehicle that I bought them for.

The filters appear of sturdy construction. There doesn't appear to be as much filter media (length) vs Honda OEM. I use Ryco Syntec filters on my other vehicles. Like the Syntec, the Amsoil filter media is reinforced by wire mesh. The filter media seemed very "dense" compared to the Ryco Syntec. The Amsoil filter casing was also very sturdy/heavy.

I didn't get a chance to grab the model number or great photos as the main reason for cutting this open was to inspect for wear on my S2000 which I drive hard.

Enjoy

 

[fantastic]

Just to note the better synthetic media & layers of this Amsoil doesn't need to be as long as a cheaper produced cellulose style media. Thanks for sharing

 

[DV0993]

Just to note the better synthetic media & layers of this Amsoil doesn't need to be as long as a cheaper produced cellulose style media. Thanks for sharing

You are right - I should have mentioned this.

A link to a Ryco Syntec (mentioned above) cut open thread on one of my other vehicles is here

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Post in thread 'Ryco Syntec z418 - Cut open'

Mar 5, 2023

I'm glad somebody else has done this, I was nervous about it.
I'm doing it on a 2005 Saab 9 3 B207L engine.
I had done it previously on my '98 2.3 NA Saab.

I was inspired by another forum member. If worried about low oil pressure id go up a weight

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[BrendanC]

looks to be back with donaldson built the amsoil filters

 

[53' Stude]

Hi all,

Cut open an old amsoil Ea old filter that I fitted a few years ago on my Honda S2000. I usually don't use these filters, but I sold the vehicle that I bought them for.

The filters appear of sturdy construction. There doesn't appear to be as much filter media (length) vs Honda OEM. I use Ryco Syntec filters on my other vehicles. Like the Syntec, the Amsoil filter media is reinforced by wire mesh. The filter media seemed very "dense" compared to the Ryco Syntec. The Amsoil filter casing was also very sturdy/heavy.

I didn't get a chance to grab the model number or great photos as the main reason for cutting this open was to inspect for wear on my S2000 which I drive hard.

Enjoy

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Looks great. What went on and in?

 

[DV0993]

Looks great. What went on and in?

Hi mate

- Nulon Racing 5w40 (a UOA will be posted here in around a year)

- Honda OEM PCX-004 Filter (suits s2000)

 

[kimmillard1]

Context?? What oil was used with the EA filter and how far was the S2000 driven on it??

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Thanks for your photos. Looks like a well built filter.

 

[Gravity_Wolves]

Not much filter material in that can. Is the outside of the filter plugged up with black carbon?

 

[RobbS]

Hi all,

Cut open an old amsoil Ea old filter that I fitted a few years ago on my Honda S2000. I usually don't use these filters, but I sold the vehicle that I bought them for.

The filters appear of sturdy construction. There doesn't appear to be as much filter media (length) vs Honda OEM. I use Ryco Syntec filters on my other vehicles. Like the Syntec, the Amsoil filter media is reinforced by wire mesh. The filter media seemed very "dense" compared to the Ryco Syntec. The Amsoil filter casing was also very sturdy/heavy.

I didn't get a chance to grab the model number or great photos as the main reason for cutting this open was to inspect for wear on my S2000 which I drive hard.

Enjoy

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How long was the oil in, and what type of oil was used with this filter?

 

[DV0993]

How long was the oil in, and what type of oil was used with this filter?

Hello,
Redline 5w40 and Penrite Racing 10w40 (x2) over approximately 5,500km of hard driving, including many track days. According to my records, it was on the vehicle for 4 years

 

[DV0993]

Not much filter material in that can. Is the outside of the filter plugged up with black carbon?

My thoughts too - Which surprises me because the engine was squeaky clean when I pulled the valve covers off a few years ago!