The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXIX

eastwest2300 · 02-26-2021, 06:30 PM

gosh damn, what a fricken week.

Rusty · 02-26-2021, 08:23 PM

Anyone using an Amsoil oil filter and experiencing low oil pressure. This was posted on the Power Wagon forum.

Some customers that have used the AMSOIL Ea15k50 oil filter, with the identified vehicles listed above, have experienced low oil pressure indicators while operating their vehicles. Typical symptoms include check engine lights and visual loss of oil pressure on the gauges. This situation does not affect all these vehicles, but some vehicles are affected more than others.
Through AMSOIL testing and research with technology partners, we have learned the problem occurs with any oil filter but is exacerbated by high-performance filters like AMSOIL Oil Filters. Our high-efficiency media filters out more particles of smaller sizes than most other filters, reducing flow and overall oil pressure. In no way will this oil-pressure reduction affect the engine; AMSOIL Oil Filters include bypass relief valves to ensure appropriate oil volume to critical components.
Because AMSOIL Oil Filters provide higher efficiency than OEM and other aftermarket filters (WIX, FRAM, Mobil), they capture more deposits, helping reduce engine wear. Unfortunately, due to the large amount of deposits being captured by the AMSOIL Ea15k50 oil filters, the filter is plugging before the end of its recommended service interval. For these vehicles, we are recommending using a WIX oil filter in place of your AMSOIL Oil Filter. WIX filters are designed with the OEM service interval in mind and are better suited for more frequent changes.
FAQ
1. I used the EA15K50 before, can I continue to use it?

a. We warrant this filter to 15,000 miles however have found it not able to reach that service interval in these trucks. In order to reduce the frequency of filter changes, we recommend the WIX 57060 changed at the OEM interval. We will continue to research this OEM issue with the goal to again supply a high efficiency filter.

2. I used the EA15K50 before, did it harm my vehicle?

a. No, the EA15K50 is a high efficiency filter that captured more deposits, helping reduce wear. It was just not capable of providing this exceptional protection to our normal 15,000-mile warrantable service interval.

3. Can I use Signature Series still with extended drains?

a. Yes, we certainly recommend our Signature Series oils paired with the WIX filter. The high cleanliness capability of our oil is certainly what these trucks need. Follow our normal warrantable service interval pertaining to our Signature Series oil and change the WIX filter at OEM interval and topping off with oil after the oil change.

4. What can I do to combat these oil deposits?

a. We recommend using our Signature Series oil and changing the WIX oil filter at OEM interval. We also recommend you combine our Engine and Transmission Flush (FLSH) at every other oil change.

Thank you,
AMSOIL Technical Services
Tech Line: 715-399-8324
Email: tech@amsoil.com

Spooler · 02-26-2021, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Don't let that guy named Murphy work on it.

LOL, he showed up last night and I squashed him. Never saw him again.

Spooler · 02-26-2021, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Anyone using an Amsoil oil filter and experiencing low oil pressure. This was posted on the Power Wagon forum.

Some customers that have used the AMSOIL Ea15k50 oil filter, with the identified vehicles listed above, have experienced low oil pressure indicators while operating their vehicles. Typical symptoms include check engine lights and visual loss of oil pressure on the gauges. This situation does not affect all these vehicles, but some vehicles are affected more than others.
Through AMSOIL testing and research with technology partners, we have learned the problem occurs with any oil filter but is exacerbated by high-performance filters like AMSOIL Oil Filters. Our high-efficiency media filters out more particles of smaller sizes than most other filters, reducing flow and overall oil pressure. In no way will this oil-pressure reduction affect the engine; AMSOIL Oil Filters include bypass relief valves to ensure appropriate oil volume to critical components.
Because AMSOIL Oil Filters provide higher efficiency than OEM and other aftermarket filters (WIX, FRAM, Mobil), they capture more deposits, helping reduce engine wear. Unfortunately, due to the large amount of deposits being captured by the AMSOIL Ea15k50 oil filters, the filter is plugging before the end of its recommended service interval. For these vehicles, we are recommending using a WIX oil filter in place of your AMSOIL Oil Filter. WIX filters are designed with the OEM service interval in mind and are better suited for more frequent changes.
FAQ
1. I used the EA15K50 before, can I continue to use it?

a. We warrant this filter to 15,000 miles however have found it not able to reach that service interval in these trucks. In order to reduce the frequency of filter changes, we recommend the WIX 57060 changed at the OEM interval. We will continue to research this OEM issue with the goal to again supply a high efficiency filter.

2. I used the EA15K50 before, did it harm my vehicle?

a. No, the EA15K50 is a high efficiency filter that captured more deposits, helping reduce wear. It was just not capable of providing this exceptional protection to our normal 15,000-mile warrantable service interval.

3. Can I use Signature Series still with extended drains?

a. Yes, we certainly recommend our Signature Series oils paired with the WIX filter. The high cleanliness capability of our oil is certainly what these trucks need. Follow our normal warrantable service interval pertaining to our Signature Series oil and change the WIX filter at OEM interval and topping off with oil after the oil change.

4. What can I do to combat these oil deposits?

a. We recommend using our Signature Series oil and changing the WIX oil filter at OEM interval. We also recommend you combine our Engine and Transmission Flush (FLSH) at every other oil change.

Thank you,
AMSOIL Technical Services
Tech Line: 715-399-8324
Email: tech@amsoil.com

I use them for my truck, but it is a Cummins 5.9. My car I only use Factory Nissan filters. Same for the Vette, only A/C Delco filters.

Rusty · 02-26-2021, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

LOL, he showed up last night and I squashed him. Never saw him again.

Murphy's Law.

Then you have the little guy in the background.

Rusty · 02-26-2021, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I use them for my truck, but it is a Cummins 5.9. My car I only use Factory Nissan filters. Same for the Vette, only A/C Delco filters.

One guy on the Power Wagon forum was using them. Said that the oil pressure started to drop off over a period of time. Said it went from 65 psi down to 30 at an idle. At 31 psi, is where it sets a CEL. The guy spent a bunch of money tracking it down. Finally e-mailed Amsoil, and this was their reply. Changed the oil filter and the pressure jumped right back up.

BoneZ · 02-26-2021, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madwi

If you was on Discord youd see the Get together is being based around your travel time out west.

I wish I could do the get together...

Rusty · 02-26-2021, 08:55 PM

Still tracking my reloading parts. They wanted me to rate the service, and a comment. Gave it one star and here is my comment.

"From Iowa 2/1/21, to Guam 2/13/21, to Honolulu 2/15/21, IN TRANSIT 2/16/17/18/19/21, Arriving in Brownsville Pa. some next decade 2/26/31. WTF!!!"

eastwest2300 · 02-26-2021, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneZ

I wish I could do the get together...

impossible kin folk.

jwick · 02-26-2021, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I use them for my truck, but it is a Cummins 5.9. My car I only use Factory Nissan filters. Same for the Vette, only A/C Delco filters.

I use Puralator for the G. All the oil changes in the truck have been on Toyota’s done so far. I assume they use OEM.

Rusty · 02-26-2021, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwick

I use Puralator for the G. All the oil changes in the truck have been on Toyota’s done so far. I assume they use OEM.

I use Pur-One for everything.

BoneZ · 02-26-2021, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

impossible kin folk.

Oh?

redondoaveb · 02-26-2021, 10:51 PM

I might be upgrading to stage 2 turbos. Fi is working up a cost for me.

Hotrodz · 02-26-2021, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I might be upgrading to stage 2 turbos. Fi is working up a cost for me.

You will building your motor next!

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Rusty · 02-26-2021, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I might be upgrading to stage 2 turbos. Fi is working up a cost for me.

Just go to Stage 4 and be done with it.

02-26-2021, 06:30 PM	#4516 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,985 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	gosh damn, what a fricken week. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

02-26-2021, 08:23 PM	#4517 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Anyone using an Amsoil oil filter and experiencing low oil pressure. This was posted on the Power Wagon forum. Some customers that have used the AMSOIL Ea15k50 oil filter, with the identified vehicles listed above, have experienced low oil pressure indicators while operating their vehicles. Typical symptoms include check engine lights and visual loss of oil pressure on the gauges. This situation does not affect all these vehicles, but some vehicles are affected more than others. Through AMSOIL testing and research with technology partners, we have learned the problem occurs with any oil filter but is exacerbated by high-performance filters like AMSOIL Oil Filters. Our high-efficiency media filters out more particles of smaller sizes than most other filters, reducing flow and overall oil pressure. In no way will this oil-pressure reduction affect the engine; AMSOIL Oil Filters include bypass relief valves to ensure appropriate oil volume to critical components. Because AMSOIL Oil Filters provide higher efficiency than OEM and other aftermarket filters (WIX, FRAM, Mobil), they capture more deposits, helping reduce engine wear. Unfortunately, due to the large amount of deposits being captured by the AMSOIL Ea15k50 oil filters, the filter is plugging before the end of its recommended service interval. For these vehicles, we are recommending using a WIX oil filter in place of your AMSOIL Oil Filter. WIX filters are designed with the OEM service interval in mind and are better suited for more frequent changes. FAQ 1. I used the EA15K50 before, can I continue to use it? a. We warrant this filter to 15,000 miles however have found it not able to reach that service interval in these trucks. In order to reduce the frequency of filter changes, we recommend the WIX 57060 changed at the OEM interval. We will continue to research this OEM issue with the goal to again supply a high efficiency filter. 2. I used the EA15K50 before, did it harm my vehicle? a. No, the EA15K50 is a high efficiency filter that captured more deposits, helping reduce wear. It was just not capable of providing this exceptional protection to our normal 15,000-mile warrantable service interval. 3. Can I use Signature Series still with extended drains? a. Yes, we certainly recommend our Signature Series oils paired with the WIX filter. The high cleanliness capability of our oil is certainly what these trucks need. Follow our normal warrantable service interval pertaining to our Signature Series oil and change the WIX filter at OEM interval and topping off with oil after the oil change. 4. What can I do to combat these oil deposits? a. We recommend using our Signature Series oil and changing the WIX oil filter at OEM interval. We also recommend you combine our Engine and Transmission Flush (FLSH) at every other oil change. Thank you, AMSOIL Technical Services Tech Line: 715-399-8324 Email: tech@amsoil.com FL 4Motion, Hotrodz, Ghostvette and 3 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-26-2021, 08:55 PM	#4523 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Still tracking my reloading parts. They wanted me to rate the service, and a comment. Gave it one star and here is my comment. "From Iowa 2/1/21, to Guam 2/13/21, to Honolulu 2/15/21, IN TRANSIT 2/16/17/18/19/21, Arriving in Brownsville Pa. some next decade 2/26/31. WTF!!!" FL 4Motion, JARblue, Hotrodz and 5 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-26-2021, 10:51 PM	#4528 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,366 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684374	I might be upgrading to stage 2 turbos. Fi is working up a cost for me. FL 4Motion, JARblue, Rusty and 6 others like this. __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 700+whp

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