Amsoil air filters

radiokid · 05-09-2005, 09:58 PM

Anyone using these?

http://www.performancempg.com/filters/flowzair.htm

*jhromy* · 05-10-2005, 07:07 AM

i use purolator air filters....

sgbofav · 05-11-2005, 02:36 PM

Amsoil doesn't make one that fits the Titans yet.

I have used flowzair filters on my Dakota (Traded in for the Titan), and my Oldsmobile. I decided to go back to paper filters, due to warranty concerns I had with the Flowzair.

GM had a rash of MAF failures, and they blaimed the problem on oiled air filters (K&Ns and Flowzairs). My dad who was using a Flowzair on his Chevy truck had his MAF go bad. Chevy blamed the air filter, but Amsoil blaimed the problem on the MAF. In the end, my dad will have to by a new MAF.

I'm an Amsoil dealer, but I won't recommend the Flowzairs on MAF equipped vehicles.

virus · 05-15-2005, 05:33 PM

The truth of the matter is, that if it's just a drop in filter you will not see any appreciable gains in hp or mpg. I've used a ton of Amsoils foam filters in the past and find them to be pretty good filters overall. I've found them to not be lifetime filters as they market them as. After several washings, I've always noticed that the foam starts to break down and very small pieces start to come off which defeats the purpose. A good paper filter is the best of both worlds. They are cheap and they filter very good. K&N filters let quite a bit of dirt through, but they can be cost effective if used for years.

*Squid* · 05-15-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by virus

The truth of the matter is, that if it's just a drop in filter you will not see any appreciable gains in hp or mpg. I've used a ton of Amsoils foam filters in the past and find them to be pretty good filters overall. I've found them to not be lifetime filters as they market them as. After several washings, I've always noticed that the foam starts to break down and very small pieces start to come off which defeats the purpose. A good paper filter is the best of both worlds. They are cheap and they filter very good. K&N filters let quite a bit of dirt through, but they can be cost effective if used for years.

Thats why I bought the Airhog. I can get the cleaner kit at Wally World for a $10 bill and at 40,000 miles a year it's going to be cheaper in the end. I'll clean it at every oil change so it may even be better for my engine than a paper filter in the long run? maybe?

I didn't buy it for any kind of HP or MPG gain. If it's there I'll take it, but I have no expectations of any.

Bama334 · 05-15-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by virus

The truth of the matter is, that if it's just a drop in filter you will not see any appreciable gains in hp or mpg. I've used a ton of Amsoils foam filters in the past and find them to be pretty good filters overall. I've found them to not be lifetime filters as they market them as. After several washings, I've always noticed that the foam starts to break down and very small pieces start to come off which defeats the purpose. A good paper filter is the best of both worlds. They are cheap and they filter very good. K&N filters let quite a bit of dirt through, but they can be cost effective if used for years.

I have been really checking Amsoil products out, Amsoil dosen't sell to big chains ands others because they chose not to market that way like, Avon, Marykay,Amyway and several other good companies also market that way, I never understood why and about there products but I will try Amsoil in the Titan next oil change.

virus · 05-15-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TYTAIN

I have been really checking Amsoil products out, Amsoil dosen't sell to big chains ands others because they chose not to market that way like, Avon, Marykay,Amyway and several other good companies also market that way, I never understood why and about there products but I will try Amsoil in the Titan next oil change.

Amsoil's oil filters and oil are top notch products. The only other oil filters that are better are the K&N and Mobil 1 filters. Both of those filters are almost completely identical which makes sense since Champion Labs makes them both. The K&N has a tad more filtering media, while the Mobil 1 has a slightly denser shell. Both bypass designs are identical. For whatever reason, the Mobil 1 filter seems to filter a tad better even though the K&N has more media. I personally use the Amsoil S2K and the Mobil 1 M105 filter. The M105 is much larger than the recommended M108 and has a superior bypass valve. The M110 will also fit the Titan which has the same bypass valve as the M108, but it's a tad longer with more fiber media. I also use the M105 on my Maxima.

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virus · 05-15-2005, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Squid

Thats why I bought the Airhog. I can get the cleaner kit at Wally World for a $10 bill and at 40,000 miles a year it's going to be cheaper in the end. I'll clean it at every oil change so it may even be better for my engine than a paper filter in the long run? maybe?

I didn't buy it for any kind of HP or MPG gain. If it's there I'll take it, but I have no expectations of any.

I personally wouldn't clean the Airhog that much. It's designed to filter better as dirt accumulates. Every 15-20k should be fine.

sgbofav · 05-16-2005, 02:47 PM

In the beginning, none of the dept stores wanted to sell Amsoil. They wanted everyone to come back evey 3 months/ 3000 miles for oil changes. The saw a loss of profit with extended drain intervals.

A friend of Amsoil's owner told him about MLM, and the business took off from there.