Amsoil EAO filters

[snoboy]

OK I currently have a Wix in my 6.0 Powerstroke but I have used the Amsoil EAO-88 filter for the truck twice now. I will say this... without a doubt the Amsoil filter takes at least 2-3 full seconds longer than the WIX to show oil pressure on the gauge. I also noticed that the Amsoil filter is slightly collapsed when changing out. Almost like it's creating too much pressure differential. My used oil analysis haven't seemed to suffer but it's definitely a real occurance. Anybody else notice this on the 6.0 or with any of these EA oil filters. Should I be concerned? Are the newer EAO oil filters doing well overall?

snoboy

 

[LargeCarManX2]

There was a problem with the first cartridge Eao filters size wise. I wonder if your running the old filter before the upgrade/correction? Overall, the Eao seems to be an excellent filter at least with the spin-on type.

 

[snoboy]

OK. I had bought them early on when Amsoil just came out with the new EAOs and then used up as needed. So do you think if I order up some new ones they will be "upgraded"? Now that you mention it I remember them being ever so slightly different in length then the WIX I was replacing it with. Can't remember if it was shorter or longer.
snoboy

 

[LateArrivalforLSU]

sno,

When Amsoil initially relased the EaO for the 6.0 PSD they were shorter than the OEM spec'd ones. What would happen is all of oil that was in the canister would drain out at shutdown. In essence, you are cranking up and having to refill the canister with 1 qt. of oil every time you crank up.

I'd get the filter out and put something else in there if it were me.

 

[boxcartommie22]

i tried the amzoil oil filters and i found them to be more restrictive....went back to motorcraft

 

[ThirdeYe]

I don't know if the filter was to blame or not, but when I first put on the Amsoil EaO20 I'm using now, on my Integra, it took longer than the OEM Honda I replaced to build up oil pressure on cold starts. It would take about 2 seconds to build up pressure whereas the Honda was almost instant. After about 1000-1500 miles on the oil though, the light's been going off a lot quicker. Weird, eh?

 

[LargeCarManX2]

These filters are suppose to be less restrictive and I believe they are. They go through ISO testing procedures that show/prove them to be less restrictive. Even as the media is being filled with byproducts in the oil, the media allows for oil to slip past the media faster than celluose and retain efficiency better.

I believe the problem with the Eao 88 was solved and the new filters will work wonderfully in the 6.0 diesel engine. I am running the Eao on every engine I have. I am running the fullflow 15K. The bypass Eao's I am running until they stop filtering or 50K.

 

[Mike_dup1]

I wonder if it really took longer or you are just paranoid and watching the OP like you never were before?

I am using to EaO in 2 vehicles and notice no difference. A bud has the 88 on his Ford and he never complains about oil pressure.

From what I know the EaO88 was redesigned to accommodate the use of the bypass filter, not because of any problem.

 

[Mike_dup1]

The reason for the minor re-design

Quote:
Ford 6.0L Power Stroke™ Diesels
To ease installation of the BMK11 on 2003 and later model Ford pickups equipped with the 6.0L Power Stroke™ diesel engine, AMSOIL provides the new Aluminum Billet Oil Filter Cap (BK1101), the Aluminum Billet Oil Fill Cap (BK1102) and the 90-degree JIC Elbow (BP242). These new high-quality billet aluminum caps replace the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) filter cap and oil fill cap. The new caps have holes tapped in them that accept the JIC elbows for hose connectors.

 

[LargeCarManX2]

Originally Posted By: Arkapigdiesel
sno,

When Amsoil initially relased the EaO for the 6.0 PSD they were shorter than the OEM spec'd ones. What would happen is all of oil that was in the canister would drain out at shutdown. In essence, you are cranking up and having to refill the canister with 1 qt. of oil every time you crank up.


This quote from Arkapigdiesel is the true/first reason dealing with oil pressure issues involving the filter and was solved along time ago. The new canister lid info must be for reason of easy stand-alone bypass equiptment as stated above. LCM

 

[ThirdeYe]

Originally Posted By: Mike_dup1
I wonder if it really took longer or you are just paranoid and watching the OP like you never were before?

I am using to EaO in 2 vehicles and notice no difference. A bud has the 88 on his Ford and he never complains about oil pressure.

From what I know the EaO88 was redesigned to accommodate the use of the bypass filter, not because of any problem.


It's possible but I like to look at it every single time I start my car, and it's not taking as long anymore. I'm guessing it must've just been a fluke though, because it's building up pressure instantly now and has been for the past 2 months.

 

[harry j]

The longest my oil light stays on using an Eao20 filter is when it's first changed. It takes less than a second under those conditions. Normally, the oil light goes out before the engine starts, but if it has been sitting for a few days, the light winks on then off, never did that with the Honda filter.

 

[Iain]

Originally Posted By: LargeCarManX2
There was a problem with the first cartridge Eao filters size wise. I wonder if your running the old filter before the upgrade/correction? Overall, the Eao seems to be an excellent filter at least with the spin-on type.


What isn't clear in this thread is, are we talking about Ea088 filter on OP engine or complete line of EAo filters?

I've used several EAo11 filters since January 2006. Should I be concerned about of filter design viability?

 

[Dick in Falls Church]

No-
The only problem was with the EAO88 cartridge element when used with the adaptor cap to flow oil to the bypass filter.