Cut Open: Amsoil EaO80 27,600 miles
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Somebody with some guts. Maybe a UOA next time?
I had a guy with an older Cummins go 2 or 3 years with HD Amsoil 5w-30 with the Bypass, and the UOA was fine. He bought it from an older guy that forgot how long it was in the truck.
Where did you get the cutter?
I had a guy with an older Cummins go 2 or 3 years with HD Amsoil 5w-30 with the Bypass, and the UOA was fine. He bought it from an older guy that forgot how long it was in the truck.
Where did you get the cutter?
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Nice looking filter for the long interval.
To answer oilboy123...the best "cutter" for cutting open an oil filter is a rotary tool (Dremel or something like that) that spins at a very high speed. This minimizes rough edges that would normally be caused by slower saws.
Nice looking filter for the long interval.
To answer oilboy123...the best "cutter" for cutting open an oil filter is a rotary tool (Dremel or something like that) that spins at a very high speed. This minimizes rough edges that would normally be caused by slower saws.
Originally Posted By: dtt004
Hi.
Nice looking filter for the long interval.
To answer oilboy123...the best "cutter" for cutting open an oil filter is a rotary tool (Dremel or something like that) that spins at a very high speed. This minimizes rough edges that would normally be caused by slower saws.
But it flings a bunch of metal fillings everywhere. Kinda makes it hard to look for filter contamination. The OP has a nifty oil filter cutter you can see in the pictures. I too would like to know where he got it.
Hi.
Nice looking filter for the long interval.
To answer oilboy123...the best "cutter" for cutting open an oil filter is a rotary tool (Dremel or something like that) that spins at a very high speed. This minimizes rough edges that would normally be caused by slower saws.
But it flings a bunch of metal fillings everywhere. Kinda makes it hard to look for filter contamination. The OP has a nifty oil filter cutter you can see in the pictures. I too would like to know where he got it.
here's a filter cutter you should NOT get-the one from Summit Racing-works great for the first 2 dozen filters, then, not so good
it would be nice to see the media removed. other wise how do you know what it caught? nice looking filter tho!. does it have a metal screen backing?
His cutter looks very similar to the one that Summit has for $75.95
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-66490/?rtype=10
They also have a cheaper one.
I use THIS one from Pegasus http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=3421
It's not the best, but gets the job done.
I find that the filter wants to "walk" up as I turn it.
Also, it makes a very slight bend in at the cut point.....so you have to work the filter element out.
It does fine for me and I am happy with it.
Dremel tool would work, but it also requires some care in use to get a good cut.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-66490/?rtype=10
They also have a cheaper one.
I use THIS one from Pegasus http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=3421
It's not the best, but gets the job done.
I find that the filter wants to "walk" up as I turn it.
Also, it makes a very slight bend in at the cut point.....so you have to work the filter element out.
It does fine for me and I am happy with it.
Dremel tool would work, but it also requires some care in use to get a good cut.
I should have cut the media and laid it out. I looked in every pleat and there was nothing in it. I am using the Donaldson ELF7349 this go around since it is the same exact media.
The filter cutter I have is made by Longacre. I ordered it on Amazon. $60 shipped.
The filter cutter I have is made by Longacre. I ordered it on Amazon. $60 shipped.
Originally Posted By: wiswind
I use THIS one from Pegasus http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=3421
It's not the best, but gets the job done.
I find that the filter wants to "walk" up as I turn it.
Also, it makes a very slight bend in at the cut point.....so you have to work the filter element out.
It does fine for me and I am happy with it.
That's true for any filter cutter that uses the wheels (like a big pipe cutter). You have to put some pressure on the wheels so they will cut, and that in turn pushes in the metal a little bit while it cuts.
I use THIS one from Pegasus http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=3421
It's not the best, but gets the job done.
I find that the filter wants to "walk" up as I turn it.
Also, it makes a very slight bend in at the cut point.....so you have to work the filter element out.
It does fine for me and I am happy with it.
That's true for any filter cutter that uses the wheels (like a big pipe cutter). You have to put some pressure on the wheels so they will cut, and that in turn pushes in the metal a little bit while it cuts.
What type of oil did you use? About 6 K per drain and fill? I did the same on my van and it worked fine. Interesting stuff.
Originally Posted By: oilboy123
Somebody with some guts. Maybe a UOA next time?
The first time was a gut check. I am now on my fifth oil change doing the 1yr/25,000 miles.
Originally Posted By: LargeCarManX2
What type of oil did you use? About 6 K per drain and fill? I did the same on my van and it worked fine. Interesting stuff.
I should have been more specific. I used Amsoil AME 15w-40 for the 27,600 miles too.
I would edit my original post, but since they turn that feature off here (after a certain time has lapsed), I can't. Have yet to understand why some forums do this.
Somebody with some guts. Maybe a UOA next time?
The first time was a gut check. I am now on my fifth oil change doing the 1yr/25,000 miles.
Originally Posted By: LargeCarManX2
What type of oil did you use? About 6 K per drain and fill? I did the same on my van and it worked fine. Interesting stuff.
I should have been more specific. I used Amsoil AME 15w-40 for the 27,600 miles too.
I would edit my original post, but since they turn that feature off here (after a certain time has lapsed), I can't. Have yet to understand why some forums do this.
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I have had some UOAs on Amsoil gas engines over 20K. They showed up OK on the UOA.
I will have to get one of those cutters in the future. A hacksaw is not the most elegant way to go but gets the job done.
I will have to get one of those cutters in the future. A hacksaw is not the most elegant way to go but gets the job done.
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the one pictured in the Summit link is the one I have-DO NOT get this one
Originally Posted By: steve20
the one pictured in the Summit link is the one I have-DO NOT get this one
This one: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-66490/?rtype=10
Why? I have a similar model (not Proform), but same basic design and it works like a champ only much cheaper.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-900510/
5-6 years oil. What broke on yours?
the one pictured in the Summit link is the one I have-DO NOT get this one
This one: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-66490/?rtype=10
Why? I have a similar model (not Proform), but same basic design and it works like a champ only much cheaper.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-900510/
5-6 years oil. What broke on yours?
PAblo the cutting wheel has dulled-in order to cut through a standard can, you have to torque it down and the can starts to deform, then the cursing starts............
Originally Posted By: steve20
PAblo the cutting wheel has dulled-in order to cut through a standard can, you have to torque it down and the can starts to deform, then the cursing starts............
That sucks. Can you replace the cutting wheel?
PAblo the cutting wheel has dulled-in order to cut through a standard can, you have to torque it down and the can starts to deform, then the cursing starts............
That sucks. Can you replace the cutting wheel?
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