Amsoil EA15K50 Cut Open 4636 miles - HPL PCMO

[racer12306]

First run of HPL
Oil changed at 56,305 miles
Filter changed at 60941 miles

I strained the oil left in the can through a coffee filter. Filter element is currently wrapped with a second wrapping paper towels.

Found a couple interesting pieces. They're pretty hard and tricky to get a picture of.

 

[racer12306]

The rest of the pics.

 

[MParr]

Those small pieces are glue from the sloppy glue job.

 

[racer12306]

Those small pieces are glue from the sloppy glue job.

I was wondering about that. Very sloppy glue job.

 

[MParr]

Yep

 

[fantastic]

Interesting piece of metal on the magnet. It's really neat to see a filter looked over here. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Do you plan to re-run HPL and if so go longer next time?

 

[racer12306]

Interesting piece of metal on the magnet. It's really neat to see a filter looked over here. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Do you plan to re-run HPL and if so go longer next time?

No magnets, IMG 9987 is just super zoomed on some tweezers.

Yes, planning to run HPL for the rest of it's life. We'll work up on the oil changes. I did not change the oil, only the filter at this time.

Once some more oil wicks off the element, I'll break it apart.

 

[fantastic]

No magnets, IMG 9987 is just super zoomed on some tweezers.

Yes, planning to run HPL for the rest of it's life. We'll work up on the oil changes. I did not change the oil, only the filter at this time.

Once some more oil wicks off the element, I'll break it apart.

I'm half blind

Thanks for clearing all that up. Forgot to ask. Did an Amsoil filter go back on the vehicle?

 

[racer12306]

I'm half blind

Thanks for clearing all that up. Forgot to ask. Did an Amsoil filter go back on the vehicle?

All good.

Yes, another EA15K50 went back on. Amsoil doesn’t list this filter for this engine but it should be good media (even if it’s not good gluing) and I’m not trying to run it 25k.

Next filter will likely be a Fram Endurance. Still debating between the FE10060 or the FE2.

 

[fantastic]

All good.

Yes, another EA15K50 went back on. Amsoil doesn’t list this filter for this engine but it should be good media (even if it’s not good gluing) and I’m not trying to run it 25k.

Next filter will likely be a Fram Endurance. Still debating between the FE10060 or the FE2.

Thanks for that information. Run both cut them open & then make a decision based on what you feel you're getting for your money. I'm sure you can't lose either way. Both great choices!

 

[53' Stude]

First run of HPL
Oil changed at 56,305 miles
Filter changed at 60941 miles

I strained the oil left in the can through a coffee filter. Filter element is currently wrapped with a second wrapping paper towels.

Found a couple interesting pieces. They're pretty hard and tricky to get a picture of.

Very nice pics. What oil and filter went back in/on?

Thank You sir

 

[racer12306]

Very nice pics. What oil and filter went back in/on?

Thank You sir

I didn't change the oil, just filter, so it's still HPL PCMO

Another Amsoil filter was put on.

 

[53' Stude]

I didn't change the oil, just filter, so it's still HPL PCMO

Another Amsoil filter was put on.

Very good sir. Thank You

 

[OVERKILL]

Is this for the RAM? I assume it is, but wanted to double-check. If so, you got a lot less material out of yours than I did, lol.

 

[racer12306]

Is this for the RAM? I assume it is, but wanted to double-check. If so, you got a lot less material out of yours than I did, lol.

Yes, it’s from the Ram.

What mileage did you make the switch?

I’ll keep cutting filters for a bit to see if anything comes out over the next 15k.

 

[OVERKILL]

Yes, it’s from the Ram.

What mileage did you make the switch?

I’ll keep cutting filters for a bit to see if anything comes out over the next 15k.

At 59,000km, so roughly 37,000 miles.

 

[racer12306]

At 59,000km, so roughly 37,000 miles.

Oh wow

How in the world did it build up that much crap so fast?!?!?

I’m curious if any of the other HPL options would be a stronger cleaner, like the HDEO.

 

[OVERKILL]

Oh wow

How in the world did it build up that much crap so fast?!?!?

I’m curious if any of the other HPL options would be a stronger cleaner, like the HDEO.

Canadian winters and short trips? I dunno, lol. I'm using an oil with a full-SAPS Euro additive package.

 

[racer12306]

Canadian winters and short trips? I dunno, lol. I'm using an oil with a full-SAPS Euro additive package.

I've been eying the standard Euro oil in the 5w30 variety. Still have 14000 miles until I need to buy more oil.

 

[racer12306]

Filter was close enough to done wicking.

I regret not going this deep with the Fram Ultra from the last change that had Pennzoil Platinum run through it.

One interesting finding, circled in red, a shiny fleck.

Inside the pleats all looked the same with approximately the same amount of hard black stuff. I'm convinced that the original pieces that I highlighted above is glue. The gluing is so sloppy on this premium filter.