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 Post subject: Wix vs. Amsoil EA filters
PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:54 pm 
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So what's the difference? And does one perform better then the other? I'm talking about both the air and oil filters. Any opinions are greatly appreciated.

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 Post subject: Re: Wix vs. Amsoil EA filters
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Personally, I use either Mobil 1 or Purolator Pure 1 oil filters and the Amsoil EA air filter.

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 Post subject: Re: Wix vs. Amsoil EA filters
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i have the amsoil air filter in my kj and i noticed a very SLIGHT difference but i like that i can just vacum it out every once in awhile and dont have to go buy a new one


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I love all the Amsoil products but I'm biased! If you plan on running extended oil change intervals, the oil filters are worth it, otherwise Wix is perfect for shorter intervals. The Ea series air filters are very popular and work great but other dry element styles do too. Pisser is you can't get the air filter for the KJ any more, I actually bought out all the remaining stock a while back and probably have the last couple new ones in the world! :juggle:

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MoD wrote:
i have the amsoil air filter in my kj and i noticed a very SLIGHT difference but i like that i can just vacum it out every once in awhile and dont have to go buy a new one


What kind of difference did you notice? Ease of use/no oiling and special cleaning? Better filtration?

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 Post subject: Re: Wix vs. Amsoil EA filters
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well yeah it is plug and play. no oil no fuss or muss. I shop vac it out every 10000 miles and throw it back it. With the previous paper filter i found dirt in my filter box and now there is none. but if anyone is buying it for some huge illusive mpg increase then dont because i noticed maybe .2-.4 mgp increase. I got WAY more out of just changing my spark plugs


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I love all the Amsoil products but I'm biased! If you plan on running extended oil change intervals, the oil filters are worth it, otherwise Wix is perfect for shorter intervals. The Ea series air filters are very popular and work great but other dry element styles do too. Pisser is you can't get the air filter for the KJ any more, I actually bought out all the remaining stock a while back and probably have the last couple new ones in the world! :juggle:



I stick with the pure one filters. how much would you be willing to sell one of those amsoil air filters for?

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The Ea was the best air filter I ever ran... loved the ease of use and seemed to flow better.

too bad they don't make them anymore :(

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 Post subject: Re: Wix vs. Amsoil EA filters
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I know it sucks I want to get one

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Looks like the only other dry element similar to the Ea series is the:
Brand: AFE
Part: Air Filter
SKU: A153110072

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 Post subject: Re: Wix vs. Amsoil EA filters
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Is that on amsoil? I cant find it on the site

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guess i should have bought 5 or 6 of them when i did...good thing i just recently bought it (within the last year)


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 Post subject: Re: Wix vs. Amsoil EA filters
PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:07 pm 
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When did they stop making them?

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I have no clue. i didnt know they quit until this post. I intended on ordering one more for the kj and one for my wife's impala


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JJsKJ wrote:
Looks like the only other dry element similar to the Ea series is the:
Brand: AFE
Part: Air Filter
SKU: A153110072


Thanks for the tip! ... The Pro dry S looks like the one.

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And right when I was thinking of getting one too :(

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Amsoil stopped making them for the KJ several months ago due to lack of sales. They are still available for other popular makes and models IF they have had good sales of the WIX/Donaldson, etc air filters for that model plus inquiries from potential customers and dealers.

I sold hundreds of those filters around the country plus many overseas and wish they still made them as well but unless there was a huge amount of people wanting them now I doubt they would make them again.

the AFE PN I found was on carparts.com IIRC.

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Alright thanks man I'll check it out.

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