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Nanofiber technology has been used exclusively in heavy
duty applications, including the US ARMY Abrams M1 tank. AMSOIL has
brought this technology to the auto/light truck market. AMSOIL Ea Air
Filters provide the absolute best filtration and with an unmatched
4-year/100,000-mile guarantee, AMSOIL Ea Air Filters save money!
Revolutionary Technology
Nanofiber is a phrase generally referring to a fiber with a diameter less
than one micron. Cellulose fibers, on the other hand, are larger than
nanofibers and have larger spaces between the fibers, causing contaminants
to load in the depth of the media and plug the airflow path, resulting in
higher restriction and less capacity.
AMSOIL Ea Air filters incorporate a specially
constructed cellulose media with exclusive synthetic nanofibers applied to
the surface. Dust and submicron particles are trapped on the nanofiber
surface, preventing them from lodging in the filter media depth.
Here’s how it works: Imagine two filtration media, a
chain link fence and a mosquito net. Each is required to stop
contaminants, in this case tennis balls.
A tennis ball will fit quite nicely into an opening of a
chain link fence, but will obstruct the hole almost 100 percent. Now,
imagine a tennis ball covering a mosquito net. The tennis ball, at the
point of contact with the netting, will obstruct much less filter area
than the chain link fence example. In fact, air will flow around the
tennis ball all the way to the point of contact. It will take many more
particles to obstruct the netting surface area than the chain link fence.
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| Above: AMSOIL Ea Air Filters have more than three
times the airflow of cellulose. Both wet gauze and Ea are below
0.5 inches of initial restriction. |
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| Above: AMSOIL Ea Air Filters hold 15 times more
dust than a wet gauze type filter. |
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| Above: AMSOIL Ea Air Filter media removes 5 times
more dust than traditional cellulose filters and 50 times more
dust than wet gauze. |
Air Filter Basics
An engine needs air in order for combustion to occur, but the air drawn in
through the induction system is loaded with contaminants. There are over
400 tons of suspended dirt and other contaminants in a cubic mile of air
over a typical city. The concentration can be even higher in rural areas
where there is frequent travel on unpaved roads. The dirt and contaminants
drawn into an engine are the leading cause of engine wear.
The function of the air filter is to trap and hold these
wear causing contaminants without restricting air flow. As the filter
traps more and more contaminants, air flow becomes restricted, smothering
the engine and diminishing performance. The more wear causing contaminants
a filtration media traps and the more contaminants the filtration media
holds, while still allowing optimum air flow, the better the filtration
media is.
The new nanofiber technology used in AMSOIL Ea filters
surpasses all other technology in efficiency, capacity and service life.
With AMSOIL Ea Air Filters, dust and submicron particles remain on the
surface and are trapped in the nanofibers, preventing particles from
lodging in the filter media depth. This produces higher efficiency and
higher capacity which extends engine and filter life and reduces engine
wear.
Ea Air Filters Capture More Dirt
Efficiency is the ability of a filter to stop dirt and other airborne
contaminants from entering the engine. The more efficient a filter is, the
more dirt and contaminants
it stops. Extensive testing proves that AMSOIL Ea Air Filters are more
efficient than cellulose and wet gauze air filters.
Allows More Air Flow
Proper air flow is vital to maximize performance and engine life. Air is
required to release the energy from the fuel being used. It takes 1,200
cubic feet of air to combust one gallon of gasoline. Inadequate air flow
can cause serious loss of power, poor performance and excessive fuel
consumption. Tests show that AMSOIL Ea Air Filters have more than three
times the airflow of filters that use cellulose media alone.
Holds More Dirt
A filter’s ability to contain trapped contaminants determines how well
an engine will run and how long the filter will remain effective. If the
capacity is too low, the filter will have to be replaced constantly. When
the filter is full, air cannot pass through at the rate necessary for
proper engine performance.
AMSOIL Ea Air Filters hold up to five times more
contaminants than cellulose air filters. Since the nanofibers in the media
are so small there are more pores per square inch, allowing for higher
dirt-holding capacity and lower pressure drop when compared to cellulose
filter media alone. Thinner media fibers produce more uniform pore size
distribution, improving the filter’s overall quality and ability to
capture and retain particles. Testing shows that Ea Air Filters hold 15
times more contaminants than a wet gauze type filter. The capacity is so
great, in fact, that the new AMSOIL Ea Air Filters remain effective for a
full 25,000 miles or one year before cleaning. This coincides with the
AMSOIL 25,000-mile/one-year motor oil drain interval, adding even more
convenience for motorists by consolidating routine maintenance.
EaA filters should be cleaned every year or 25,000
miles, whichever comes first.
Cleaning Instructions:
- Carefully remove filter from the housing. Clean the
housing with a shop towel being careful not to knock contaminants into
the air inlet.
- Cleaning can be done by two methods:
- Vacuum Cleaning: Place the filter on a flat
surface and carefully vacuum the filter media on the dirty side
where the incoming airflow enters the filter. Be careful not to
rub the filter pleats with the vacuum cleaner attachment too
aggressively as this may damage the filter. Using a vacuum with
too much suction may damage the filter.
- Shop Air Cleaning: Hold the filter with one hand
and carefully blow the filter media at a 45-degree angle on the
clean side of the filter using low-pressure (15 to 20 psi) shop
air. Be careful not to rub the filter pleats with the air nozzle
as this may damage the filter. Using too high of air pressure will
damage the filter media.
- Reinstall the filter into the air filter housing and
secure.
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Save Money With Ea Filters
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Make
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Type
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Retail Cost
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Number of changes/
cleanings based on 25,000 miles/year
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Cost for
4 years
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Cost per year
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| Purolator |
cellulose |
$23.75 |
2 changes
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$190.00 |
$45.00 |
| FRAM |
cellulose |
$24.95 |
2 changes
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$199.60 |
$49.90 |
| K&N |
wet cotton gauze |
$54.97 |
2 cleanings
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$134.77* |
$33.69 |
| General Motors (OEM) |
cellulose |
$23.85 |
2 changes
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$190.80 |
$45.20 |
| AMSOIL Ea |
nanofiber |
$38.10 |
1 cleaning
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$38.10 |
$9.53 |
| * includes additional purchase of
cleaning and oiling kits |
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