Next-Generation Ea Oil Filters Offer Increased Capacity for Superior Protection

Next-Generation Ea Oil Filters Offer Increased Capacity for Superior Protection

January 13th, 2012:

The entire line of Ea Oil Filters (EAO, EA15K) has been redesigned to provide up to two times greater capacity than before, making an already superior filter even better. Each filter provides a filtering efficiency of 98.7 percent at 20 microns, ranking them among the most efficient oil filters available. Ea Oil Filters now feature a fluted can for improved grip. Four new AMSOIL-branded cartridge-style filters (EA15K01, EA15K02, EA15K03, EA15K04) featuring full-synthetic media have been added to the line, as well as three additional 25,000mile filters (Ea017, Ea018 and Ea098). Product codes and pricing remain unchanged.

Advanced Media Technology

Redesigned Ea Oil Filters are engineered using full-synthetic media that features smaller fibers compared to the cellulose and blended media found in other filters. The smaller fibers have a controlled size and shape, providing greater efficiency, capacity and durability. The re-engineered media in Ea Oil Filters provides up to two times greater capacity. Capacity refers to the amount of contaminants a filter can hold while still remaining effective.

To understand the significance of improved capacity, it's helpful to know the basics of oil filtration. Clean oil is vital to keeping engines running properly. The oil filter must remove contaminants introduced into the oil and prevent them from reaching sensitive engine parts without restricting normal oil flow. Internal sources of contamination include wear products from the rubbing surfaces of the engine, and degradation of the oil itself. To provide maximum performance, a filter must be constructed with the optimum balance of capacity, efficiency, flow and durability.

Contaminants Increasing

Filter capacity has become increasingly more important. To increase fuel economy in response to government mandates, automakers continue employing turbochargers, direct fuel injection and other performance-improving technologies that introduce more contaminants into oil. In addition, ethanol found in gasoline has been shown to further degrade oil, placing extra strain on oil filters.

In short, today's engines introduce more contaminants into the oil than did their predecessors and oil sumps are shrinking, leaving fewer detergents and dispersants to help fight the by-products of modern internal combustion. Oil filter capacity must be improved in order to contend with the additional contaminants.

Absolute Efficiency

Efficiency describes the filter's ability to capture contaminants. The more efficient a filter, the more contaminants it removes from the oil. Manufacturers typically report their filters' efficiencies as the percentage of contaminants 20 microns and larger removed from oil. Filters using traditional media are often only 40 to 80 percent efficient at 20 microns.

In extensive testing, the full line of AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters achieves a near-perfect absolute efficiency rating of 98.7 percent at 20 microns, making each filter among the most efficient available for autos/light trucks.

Improved Flow

Flow is restricted as the spacing in the filter media is made smaller to provide greater efficiency. The unique design and full-synthetic media in AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters allow decreased space between fibers without restricting flow. This provides exceptional cold-start performance and ensures proper levels of lubrication throughout the engine.

Durable Construction

Over the service life of acellulose filter, hot oil degrades the resins that bind the media. Ea Oil Filters' fullsynthetic media is backed with a wire screen that is pleated with the media for superior strength. Ea Oil Filters are constructed with HNBR nitrile gaskets that are fully tested to extreme distances in numerous severe environments. The filters also feature fully tucked seams, a molded element seal, roll-formed threads and a long-lasting premium-grade silicone anti-drain valve.

Extended Service Intervals

When used in conjunction with AMSOIL synthetic motor oil, Ea Oil Filters are guaranteed for extended service life:

Ea Filters designated with product ccrde Ea15K are recommended for 15,000 miles/one year, whichever comes first, in normal or severe service.
Ea Filters designated with product code EaO are recommended for 25,000 miles/one year, whichever comes first, in normal service or 15,000 miles/one year, whichever comes first, in severe service.

New Filters

The redesigned line of Ea Oil Filters includes three new EaO Filters, as well as four cartridge-style filters recommended predominantly for some newer Toyota, Lexus, Saturn and other applications. For specific product recommendations, consult the auto/light-truck product application guide or MyAMSOILGarageT at www. amsoil.com.

Written By: Amsoil Service Line
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