Motor Oil Info

For some of these applications extending the service life of the oil filter would seem impossible . Smaller sump sizes, some historically sludgy engines and smaller filter sizes, combined with increased contaminants in the engine oil, present a serious challenge to filtration engineers.

AMSOIL has overcome all those obstacles with its introduction of 15,000-mile Ea Oil Filters (EA15K). There are 11 15,000-mile Ea Filters in all, including some that were previously available as 25,000-mile filters. While AMSOIL has had no issues with these filters, the engine technologies used in the vehicles to which they apply are simply too demanding on an oil filter to continue offering 25,000-mile intervals.

To meet the demand for greater efficiency, OEMs are offering smaller, more aerodynamic cars. They have also introduced several new engine technologies designed to deliver greater power out of smaller, more fuel efficient engines, which often rely on turbos or unique fuel injection systems that can increase the amount of contaminants introduced into the oil.

As these cars have become smaller, engine compartment have become too tight to use a filter of increased size. This, coupled with the trend toward smaller oil sumps in many of these applications, results in an extremely challenging task for oil filters.

Modern engine design trends have resulted in some vehicles that present multiple challenges to filtration engineers, especially those who are focused on delivering extended service life. In order to remain serviceable for an extended period, a filter must ensure adequate capacity while maintaining sufficient efficiency throughout the specified interval.

This is often accomplished in part through the use of high-efficiency media and a slightly larger can to increase capacity. Vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEM) employ a variety of techniques to improve efficiency and reduce emissions, and nearly all of them negatively impact motor oil and oil filtration. (Smaller oil filters).

Even with all of the advances in lubrication and engine technology, filtration is as important today as it ever was. The combustion process produces by-products that slip into the oil stream, and external contaminants are introduced into the engine in a variety of ways. The challenge for filter manufacturers is balancing flow, efficiency and filter life. In order to stop particles in the 2 to 22 microns range, the pores in the cellulose media used in many filters are too small to allow adequate oil flow.

Only AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters feature full-synthetic nanofiber technology, It is the nanofibers that allow Ea Filters to provide greater efficiency than any other filter available . Ea Filters stop more particles, stop smaller particles and last longer than any other oil filter available for auto/light truck applications.

A great deal of emphasis is placed on the importance of using of the most advanced high-quality lubricants, but superior filtration is often taken for granted. The general attitude displayed by many consumers is to use whatever is cheapest, even when they’ve invested in superior lubrication. While AMSOIL synthetic motor oils provide unbeatable protection, performance and economy, they require the assistance of filtration. Without filtration, by-products from the combustion process and abrasive materials ingested from the air will ultimately destroy an engine.

The SAE paper on filtration discusses the introduction of synthetic fibers into the oil filter market, which offer “the capability of achieving high levels of filtration without the traditional sacrifice of dirt holding capacity and increased flow restriction.” Today, a new pinnacle has been reached with synthetic nanofiber technology and AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters offer even greater performance, the message then was the same as it is now; removal of particles measuring 2 to 25 microns is the key to controlling engine wear, and there is a direct correlation between oil filter efficiency and engine wear.

Most of us remember to change our oil periodically, but unless you take particularly good care of your vehicles and power equipment, chances are that you neglect the oil filter. While changing your oil is essential to maintaining proper lubrication, oil filters are an integral piece of this puzzle as well. Without a well-maintained filter, deposits can build up and your oil won’t last long.

Oil filters have a longer lifespan than oil, but they should still be changed about once a year. If you change your own oil, chances are that you have the knowledge needed to replace the filter as well. If you have some questions about the process, there are several websites that provided step-by-step instructions. AMSOIL oil filters, filters to 15 microns where others only filter to 30-40 microns, there is a difference.

The value of superior filtration is often underestimated. Removal of contaminants ranging in size from 2 to 22 microns is key to ensuring maximum filtration protection. The level of damage particles cause to an engine is directly related to the size of the particles. The oil stream within the engine flows between wear sensitive surfaces that usually have clearances between 2 to 22 microns. It is contaminants in this size range that pose the greatest threat as they can slip between moving components, causing a great deal of wear.

To appreciate how small these particles are, one must first understand the measurements involved in their classification. A micron, or micrometer, is a very small unit of linear measurement. One micron is equal to one millionth of a meter, and 25 microns is equal to 0.001 inch. Consider that the diameter of a human hair is 50 – 70 microns.

Today, a new filter has come along that has synthetic nanofiber technology. It’s AMSOIL Ea Oil filters, and it will remove particles measuring 15 microns, where others only filter down to 30 – 40 microns, and that is the key to controlling engine wear.

The unique constuction and full-synthetic media of AMSOIL Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters allow them to provide outstanding performance in motorcycles and other powersports equipment. AMSOIL Filters are designed to last longer, stop smaller dirt particles and less restriction than other filters. AMSOIL Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters provide filtering efficiency of 98.7 percent at 15 microns, outperforming the best cellulose/synthetic blend media on the market.

AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil Filters (EaOM) feature a specially-constructed silicone anti-drainback valve and nitrile sealing gasket to go along with the full-synthetic Ea nanofiber media. the anti-drainback valve provides excellent protection during startup and remains flexible in all tempertures, and the nitrile sealing gasket resist chemical breakdown, providing excellent durbility and ensuring long filter life.

Bypass filtration comes standard in all heavy-duty turbo diesel engine applications from OEMs such as Cummins, Mack and many more. It has been available as standard equipment or as an option from OEMs like Caterpillar, John Deere, Case and others, but it isn’t just for heavy-duty diesel operators. Bypass filtration is a valuable commodity for anyone that wants to extend drain intervals and prolong engine life. It is also beneficial to vehicles that are exposed to high levels of contaminants on a regular basis.

As an oil’s soot dispersant additive levels increase, wear reducing additives become less effective. This create a direct linear correlation between wear and soot concentration: the higher the concentration of soot, the higher the level of wear. Today’s oil manufacturers are extending oil life by holding higher concentrations of contaminants, including soot, in suspension in the oil. They are also increasing fuel economy by reducing oil viscosity and oil film thickness, therefore reducing the critical contaminant size. This further necessitates the us of bypass filters especially in diesel engines.

Extensive testing shows that AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters achieve a near-perfect absolute efficiency rating. The exclusive technology used in AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters provides filtering efficiency to 98.7 percent at 15 microns. Ea Oil Filters are the most efficient filters that are available for auto/light trucks.

Capacity is the amount of contaminants a filter can hold and still remain effective. When a filter reaches maximum capacity the oil continues to flow through unfiltered, leaving harmful contaminants circulating inthe oil. When a filter reaches maximum capacity it also reaches the end of its life and must be changed.

AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters have greater capacity than competing filter lines. When used in conjunction with AMSOIL synthetic motor oils in normal service, EaO filters are guaranteed to remain effective for 25,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. Severe service is for 15,000 miles