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pbpd4816 · 02-01-2010, 09:26 PM

Hey guys, wanted to give an update on my first oil change with Amsoil SS0W-30. First off, getting the filter off was a mutha. The motor runs a bit quieter now but the main thing I wanted to let people know is to NOT order the Ea012 Amsoil oil filter. The threads are different i.e. it will not work on this motor. I cross referenced a K&N HP-1008 on Amsoils website and it gave me the Ea012 filter part number. I'm not sure if I got a defective one or what but it would not line up correctly and I wasn't about to force it on. The Ea012 is the same size as stock but a no go. I had to go up to the parts store and get a K&N HP-1008 and it went on smoothly. Just wanted to let you guys know in the case you wanted to go with an Amsoil filter. I'm not knocking them because Amsoil does not list a filter for our car. I'm the F*** up in this deal. I thought for some reason I out smarted the system by simply cross referencing the filter numbers. Anyways, sorry, I digress!!! Thanks for the diy. Very helpful. I only took the 4 10mm bolts off the tray underneath the car and pulled the flap back. Worked perfectly. AND I only jacked the drivers side of the car up and placed a small jack stand underneath for safety. Worked great and actually leaned the car correct way and I feel like most of the old oil came out.

02-01-2010, 09:26 PM	#229 (permalink)
pbpd4816 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pine Bluff, Arkansas Posts: 103 Drives: 09 370z B+S 6MT Blk Rep Power: 16	Hey guys, wanted to give an update on my first oil change with Amsoil SS0W-30. First off, getting the filter off was a mutha. The motor runs a bit quieter now but the main thing I wanted to let people know is to NOT order the Ea012 Amsoil oil filter. The threads are different i.e. it will not work on this motor. I cross referenced a K&N HP-1008 on Amsoils website and it gave me the Ea012 filter part number. I'm not sure if I got a defective one or what but it would not line up correctly and I wasn't about to force it on. The Ea012 is the same size as stock but a no go. I had to go up to the parts store and get a K&N HP-1008 and it went on smoothly. Just wanted to let you guys know in the case you wanted to go with an Amsoil filter. I'm not knocking them because Amsoil does not list a filter for our car. I'm the F*** up in this deal. I thought for some reason I out smarted the system by simply cross referencing the filter numbers. Anyways, sorry, I digress!!! Thanks for the diy. Very helpful. I only took the 4 10mm bolts off the tray underneath the car and pulled the flap back. Worked perfectly. AND I only jacked the drivers side of the car up and placed a small jack stand underneath for safety. Worked great and actually leaned the car correct way and I feel like most of the old oil came out. Last edited by pbpd4816; 02-01-2010 at 09:28 PM.