amsoil Ea15k13 filter cut open, 9k miles

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: Brybo86
the screen/wire backing in the 2nd to last pic? I don't think it was welded, the glue on the caps held everything together. They definitely didn't skimp on that glue. mb it was JB Weld, ha


Yeah, I'm betting any synthetic filter with a wire backing probably has a ton of potting glue on the end caps - at least if it's designed right to be a stout construction.

 

[webfors]

Good looking filter! Reminds me of the Ultra's I've cut open.

I wasn't that impressed with the Puro Syn I just had on the Subaru... wavy uneven pleats, but that's just being picky

 

[Izb]

Does Ea15K13 have flat gasket or round gasket (like Ea15K20)?

 

[EA82]

Looks like a solid filter to me.

 

[Challenger71]

I'd concur. Entirely too much effort on this forum to force others to conform to their ideas of proper time span on oil changes including filters. Its the individuals choice on what they deem proper. Considering the the average driver does not care what oil or filters are used in their appliances it's always refreshing to see someone who puts forth the time and effort in car care. 9k is enough for this filter as I use the same one.

Originally Posted By: Artem
Originally Posted By: Jim Allen
One of the few cut Amsoils we've seen. I'll add my thanks.

The only thing unique about these is the media... which is the tightest media you can get by a little bit ( Amsoil claims 98.7 @ 20 um in on add but in a test (the one where they tested an Motorcraft Filter) shows 98.7 @ 20 um)

I will add my voice to the "why only 9K" chorus. That is very much underutilizing this filter. I'd be surprised if this filter was 25% loaded.

You will not get these endcaps off most likely, without a major amount of hacking. Can speak to this filter but some of the wire backed media (as all Full Synthetic media are) are welded.


Amsoil offers very good filters but not better than you can get off the shelf with an Ultra, Puro Syn or Napa Platnum/Wix XP (though the Napa/Wix filter's efficiency is as yet undetermined) for a lot less money. My advice to the OP... if you are going to go these short runs on a super premium filter, go off the shelf. The Ultras are ~$9 everyday and Napa has sales annually on the Platuinums for ~$7.80. And if you are a shopper, you can beat both those deals.


What if the OP's oil was toast after 9k in his Accord?

What is he to do...? Change the oil, leave the filter on and then get back under the car in 6,000 miles to change the oil filter ONLY because the darn thing is only rated for 15k miles by Amsoil due to oil pressure issues they had with this filter and 25k OCI limits.

That sounds like more trouble and time wasted to me.

The OP got 9k worth of excellent filtration for his car. I'd say money well spent (although I agree that there are cheaper alternatives).

If he's going to be extending his OCIs, then no doubt that this filter can see 15k with ease.

Just my opinion on the subject.

 

[Jim Allen]

Originally Posted By: Challenger71
I'd concur. Entirely too much effort on this forum to force others to conform to their ideas of proper time span on oil changes including filters. Its the individuals choice on what they deem proper. Considering the the average driver does not care what oil or filters are used in their appliances it's always refreshing to see someone who puts forth the time and effort in car care. 9k is enough for this filter as I use the same one.


Challenger71: So by explaining the benefits and pitfalls of extended filter use and arguing that point we are attempting to "force" people to conform? What kind of a place would this be if only one side were presented. And who gets to decide which side?

Where is the logic in advising and advocating that people knowingly underutilize an expensive product? You're right in that everybody has the right to maintain their vehicle and maybe waste their money as they choose. That doesn't change facts or science. A person could deem a 100 mile FCI "proper." It's their choice but is that a logical or scientifically correct choice? No and it could be argued logically that running only 9K miles on a 15K rated oil and filter is the same to a lesser degree.

If a premium filter is rated for a 15K interval under the right circumstances and you don't use it to that degree even if you meet those circumstances, you are underutilizing the premium product you paid (dearly) for. That's a simple fact.

But it's also a choice. If you want to make choices based on emotion or any other reason besides the science of it, that's fine but it really isn't a logical argument.