Amsoil EAO filter Microns

[TeeDub]

BOOSS,

Stop beating a dead horse...

Gas chromotography testing is like fingerprinting or DNA testing and really isn't open to debate. Mobil is clearly using some Group III basestocks in their synthetic lubricants - and I think they have a sound business reason for doing so. The alternative (which no one would like), would probably be a signficant increase in prices. I can only imagine the B------- and whining if that were that to happen.

 

[TeeDub]

I agree with "Doktor" Dyson on this one...the EAO/EAA filters are the real deal. In particular, the EAA air filter is everything the oiled foam was SUPPOSED to be....

I have an EAO-34 on my Audi TT - even with the lower bypass valve setting (8-11 psid), oil pressure is very consistent. The oil is visibly cleaner after 4000 miles than with the OEM Mann filters I've used for the past 50,000 miles.

If you are using conventional lubes with 3k-5k changes, I think you can significantly benefit by using an EAO oil filter and changing it once a year - even if that means every 4th or 5th oil drain....

TS

 

[4esorselrahc]

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I agree with "Doktor" Dyson on this one...the EAO/EAA filters are the real deal...I have an EAO-34 on my Audi TT ...If you are using conventional lubes with 3k-5k changes, I think you can significantly benefit by using an EAO oil filter and changing it once a year - even if that means every 4th or 5th oil drain....

TS

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Exactly what I'm hoping for myself.

 

[harry j]

Thanks for the information Schultz, well done! It will be nothing but Amsoil EA filters for me. Given that they flow better and filter better than any other filter on the market, do you think that they could use a thicker layer of the nano fibers to filter to an even lower micron level, while maintaining an adaquate flow?

 

[Pablo]

Yes - my thanks goes to Schultz - I should have sent the filter to him earlier!

 

[Iain]

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I agree with "Doktor" Dyson on this one...the EAO/EAA filters are the real deal. In particular, the EAA air filter is everything the oiled foam was SUPPOSED to be....

I have an EAO-34 on my Audi TT - even with the lower bypass valve setting (8-11 psid), oil pressure is very consistent. The oil is visibly cleaner after 4000 miles than with the OEM Mann filters I've used for the past 50,000 miles.

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My results were similar to yours.

At the end of my last 6.5K OCI with Mobil 1 5W-20 and EaO11 last month, oil colour was a mellow, dark brown.

For comparison purposes at end of previous 3K OCI with Mobil 1 5W-30 and cellulose media filter, oil was almost black.

 

[B00SS]

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Can we give this a REST?

WE ALL have to make a living, and are subject to our employers.....99% of us would do what our employer request of us.

I for one like to hear what George has to say...he is an asset to this board.

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So are you saying you know for a fact this is what has happened? Like I have said, all he would need to do is let us know that someone else needs to run with the ball on this issue. He has left it that he is doing the testing. I think we can leave it alone when 1) he does what he said he would do or 2) he says he's not going to do it. It's just stepping up to the plate for crying out loud.

 

[B00SS]

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BOOSS,

Stop beating a dead horse...

Gas chromotography testing is like fingerprinting or DNA testing and really isn't open to debate. Mobil is clearly using some Group III basestocks in their synthetic lubricants - and I think they have a sound business reason for doing so. The alternative (which no one would like), would probably be a signficant increase in prices. I can only imagine the B------- and whining if that were that to happen.

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TeeDub what planet are you from? There has been an increase in price that came about the same time as the group III. And as far as that dead horse, read the above post. Geez, if you can't do what you say you're gonna do, keep you mouth buttoned.

 

[toocrazy2yoo]

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BOOSS,

Stop beating a dead horse...

Gas chromotography testing is like fingerprinting or DNA testing and really isn't open to debate. Mobil is clearly using some Group III basestocks in their synthetic lubricants - and I think they have a sound business reason for doing so. The alternative (which no one would like), would probably be a signficant increase in prices. I can only imagine the B------- and whining if that were that to happen.

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TeeDub what planet are you from? There has been an increase in price that came about the same time as the group III. And as far as that dead horse, read the above post. Geez, if you can't do what you say you're gonna do, keep you mouth buttoned.

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[B00SS]

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Ok, toocrazy, don't get too crazy. 'at's jest how we tak in Texas. I meant do disrespect.

 

[bmwtechguy]

My own non-scientific conclusion on the superior flow characterstic of the EaO is based on the simple observation of how quickly the oil flows down and through the media when I pre-fill my filters. This is compared to every other filter I have ever pre-filled. Try it- you'll see what I mean.

 

[harry j]

I have always believed that oil filters become more efficient with use. According to Schultz, the pore size for the AE filter measured 30um to 10um. When the pores collect debris and become more restrictive, does the efficiency of the AE filter approach that of a bypass system? I plan to go 3 oil changes using the same AE filter. I am on my second go round now, other than cleaner oil than usual, everything is OK.

 

[Ericm]

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The EAO filter is the best spin oil filter that I've tested to date, regarding filtration.

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Schultz, Thanks for all the work on this. Have you tested the Mobil 1 Extended Performance Filter? They seem to claim similar efficiency. I'll buy one and send it to you if that helps.

 

[cmhj]

I had always been biased to the Amsoil filter for my extended drains. Now I'm sold.

 

[TeeDub]

BOOSS,

The point I was trying to make is that if Mobil stuck with a PAO basestock for their Mobil 1 oils, they would probably be another $1.00-$1.25/quart, given current market conditions.
Check out the price of Delvac 1 in truck stops - about $30.00-$32.00/gallon.

No offense taken...

TD

 

[harry j]

In the past there has been a lot of discussion about what is the best oil filter. If price is not a consideration, the new Amsoil EA oil filters are clearly the best filtering filter now available.....stock up!

 

[carock]

By the way, it is an established fact that oil filter filter better with use. The pressure drop will increase, but the filters will filter smaller stuff as the clog up....until the filter media breaks. This is a slap in my face because I always used to change filters at 1/2 the recommended interval. Now I know better thanks to BITOG.Just ordered my EOA's too.

 

[carock]

Someday I will proof read my own posts...

 

[harry j]

I am going to try for a 3 oil change cycle on the same filter, shouldn't be a problem, I usually change the oil every 4,ooo miles.

 

[LuckyDog]

Have the Fleetguard Stratopore filters been tested? The LF3974 was recommended to me as a high efficiency replacement filter for my 2002 7.3 PSD with 51K miles on it (to replace the Motorcraft FL1995). Does anyone know how it compares with the EaO99? The Fleetguard is only about $4 less expensive than the EaO, so that's not an issue.