Amsoil EaAU Filter

[Lazzman]

I know there are several people on this board using this filter.

I to have had one for almost two years. Amsoil says that it only needs to be vacuumed with an industrial vac to be cleaned. I cannot see how this would clean fine dirt particles trapped in the filter?

Even after trying several times with my 5.0hp shop vac the dirt still seems embedded in the blue pleats.

Anyone have any suggestions, or should I just buy another filter?

 

[aldive]

I Amsoil says that it only needs to be vacuumed with an industrial vac to be cleaned. I cannot see how this would clean fine dirt particles trapped in the filter

Amsoil also says ( http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/eaar.aspx ) the following:

Quick Cleaning
AMSOIL EaAR Air Filters are cleanable and long lasting. AMSOIL recommends cleaning EaAR Air Filters when designated by the restriction gauge if the vehicle is so equipped, or according to operating conditions. In dusty conditions or in high-performance vehicles, more frequent cleaning may be required. EaAR Air Filters may be cleaned by vacuuming the media on the dirty side or using low pressure shop air to blow the filter media on the clean side. AMSOIL recommends cleaning EaAR filters as conditions dictate.

The LP air works well. Thats how I clean mine.

 

[rizzjc]

The claim on these filters is that the dirt does not get embedded into the filter media due to the much smaller weave over paper. So, the dirt is supposed to stay on the outside, and still allow very constant airflow. That's the claim anyway. I've had my EaA in since they first came out.

 

[Lazzman]

I will try blowing the dirt out from the other side.

I do like the filter a lot, just get kind of **** from owning a K&N all those years and having to clean it.

Thanks