An interesting comparison of air filters, media,etc. Now the Amsoil AE wasn't tested...just the older generation of Amsoil. Results seem to have been disapointing and that paper still seems the best for filtration.

I went through various websites looking for the cleaning regime of the Amsoil AE without success. Lots of comment on "Easy to Clean" but no specifics.

You read, you decide.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest3.htm

Personally, I will never go back to the oiled type filter....just a pain in the butt for marginal (if any) performace gain and possible substandard filtration. Until I read good independant (NOTE: Independant) reviews of new filtration media, it stays in the trash can of hype. As with all "cleanable" filters you problably need to carry the old reliable as a spare for that time when the filter needs to be replaced on a trip. At least with paper filters you can usually knock them on a tree and get enough crud out to keep on truckin'.

Remeber the ash from Mt. St Helens....I had a '79 Olds diesel and when driving through had to stop every hundred miles or and empty ash out of the stock filter. There was actually a shortage of air filters in the area.

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2006 Libery Sport CRD, Lt Kakhi, nicely equipped
*****GDE Hot Tune at 38,879 miles
*****Stock TC.....for the time being!!

There's two posts above telling you where to find cleaning instructions and they are not oiled Since you couldn't find it I'll tell you what they say You can vacuum it out or blow it out with compressed air at 20 psi and at a 45 deree angle every 25k miles.

Yes I remember Mt St Helens but I was not there. I also remember K&N avertising their filters were the only ones that didn't clog I wonder where the ash went

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Joined by a 2000 XJ Classic (hers)

I'm thinking I might try the brush attachment on my shopvac on the dirty side first (bristles should loosen things up in the pleats), then hit it with compressed air from the clean side to see if I got everything.

- Chris

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Used to own:
2006 CRD Sport
Suncoast TC, Transgo shift kit, Inmotion, ORM, EHM, Magnaflow SS exhaust, Fumoto valve, EVIC added, Hensley TruControl brake controller, Pirelli Scorpion ATR LR-D in spring/summer/fall, FIA winter front and Blizzaks in winter

I use Napa Gold filters (paper, made by Wix, more pleats than Mopar). Cheap and no issues.

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2006 Liberty CRD Limited
Mopar engine, transmission, transfer case skids
245/70/16 Michelin Latitude X-Ice (winter)
235/75/16 Firestone Destination ATs (summer)
Thule roof rack, cargo box
V6 airbox mod
Flowmaster 50 2.5 inch muffler
Edge EZ module (set for fuel economy)
SEGR
TDIWagonGuy CCV filter
B99 (summer), B20 (winter)

On my first post I wrote about my NAPA gold. Yes it has 1/3rd more surface area then a Purolator but at only 6k miles even it was full of fine dirt and restricting air flow. A new filter gave my crd new found off the line power A diesel engine requires much more air then a gasser

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Atlantic Blue 06 CRD Limited (his)
Joined by a 2000 XJ Classic (hers)

I found an Amsoil dealer presentation about the AE air filters on the web. Very impressive check it out if you can find it. Of course it was an attempt to pump up the troops but never-the-less the filters look good for what I want from an air filter. I'll be changing to this filter for both my TDI and CRD.

I've ordered a Amsoil filter and wondering what the general thinking is on a filter minder And for those using them do you have the push in or screw in type?
Here's a link
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s ... ter+minder
If it didn't work go here and search on filter minder.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s ... 1_10002_-1

Joe

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Atlantic Blue 06 CRD Limited (his)
Joined by a 2000 XJ Classic (hers)

I have a push-in filter minder on mine. Ordered it directly from the company that makes it. Cheaper than buying it from any outlet. 2 of them delivered was like $47. Easy to install, just drill hole, put in.

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2001 F-250 powerstroke

Interesting product, seems like a good idea. How long have you used it? Since you ordered two have you noticed any difference in a CRD vs other vehicle? Where did you mount it? Does it disturb/lessen air flow?Does it seal enough to not have an air leak? Do you just 'calibrate' it by starting with a new filter and the minder tells when the air flow has been reduces some %?

It's just a vacuum guage, calibrated in inches of water "H2O rather than inches murcury "HG - 27"H2O = 2"HG = 1psi - measures the resistance to airfow thru the filter, which resistance can be measured as vacuum - thus, it is not vehicle dependent - I pulled the one in our KJ outta the crunched airbox from an '06 Dodge 5.9L Cummins - that one has a much bigger filter, as you may well imagine, but 27"H2O is 27"H2O in any size box.

Hit yer local boneyard - most modern contrivances residing therein should have one - most are push-in with a rubber grommet

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'05 CRD Limited
Pricol EGT, Boost
GDE Hot '11; EDGE Trail switched
SEGR; Provent; Magnaflow;
Suncoast T\C, Transgo Tow'n'Go switch;
Cummins LP module, Fleetguard filter, Filterminder
2.5" Daystar f, OME r; Ranchos; K80767's, Al's lifted uppers
Rubicons, 2.55 Goodyears
Four in a row really makes it go

When I called Filter Minder Co., I told them I have the 2.8L CRD and 1.9L TDi and they recommended the proper size which is the same for both vehicles. The indicator on the Passat has advanced further the than one on the Liberty, but it also has more miles on its filter and I drive (don't drive it at this time do to some head/piston damage) to work past some old coal mines. I figure this is a pretty accurate way to know when to change the air filter. No leaking of air past the push-in grommet type that I have thats been noticed.

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2001 F-250 powerstroke

Regarding the EAA filter from Amsoil.... I have 30K on my engine and have done an oil analysis at every change. I've been running strictly the EAA filter for the last 6K and when the report came back, my silicon levels were dramatically reduced:

6K =22 (OEM filter)
12K= 17 (Wix filter)
18K = 14 (Wix+ gasser air box)
23K= 10 (Wix for 2K then EAA )
30K= 8 (EAA)

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2006 Dk. Khaki Limited (BD 4/18/06)
-Mopar Tow Pkg. and Skids
-Magnaflow
-Fumoto Valve
-Provent 200, ORM
-Rotella T 5w/40
-V6 Air Box
-245/70/16 Cooper Discoverer CTS
-Amsoil EAA201 air filter

That is a pretty big difference with the EAA...much less upper end wear with low Si numbers like that...

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2006 CRD Sport
Mods: GDE Hot Tune w/ 364#@2000rpm/Air Box /3" Str8 Exhaust/ASFIR Alum Skids/245-75R-16 Cooper STT PRO/OME LIFT w/Clevis & 4 Spring Isos/AirTabs/Rigid 10" S2 LED/4xGuard Ctr Matrix Bumper
Drag Strip:Reac=.1078_60ft=2.224_1/8=10.39@64.8mph_1/4+16.46@80.8mph

Nice. Looking froward to future readings. For S's & G's, how about popping a Wix back in to see how or if it changes?

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