EAA vs. WIX or OEM Air Filter

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There is now an EAA for my 2006 Accord 4cyl. Does this filter filter better than a regular WIX or OEM air filter? I remember seeing a series of pics of an air filter test. From what I can remember, it looked like the EAA did only a little better than a K&N and not as good as a regular air filter.

Thanks.
 
Originally Posted By: jackkpts
There is now an EAA for my 2006 Accord 4cyl. Does this filter filter better than a regular WIX or OEM air filter? I remember seeing a series of pics of an air filter test. From what I can remember, it looked like the EAA did only a little better than a K&N and not as good as a regular air filter.

Thanks.


Yes it filters better than a Wix. I think the test you saw was the old oiled foam filters. I haven't seen any series of pics of an air filter test using EAA (love to see it if it exists)
 
Considering you can't really clean an EAA rather than just blow out the dirt, I'd go with the WIX, but that is just me.
 
Originally Posted By: badtlc
Considering you can't really clean an EAA rather than just blow out the dirt, I'd go with the WIX, but that is just me.


If you blow the dirt out, then its clean.
 
Originally Posted By: XPR
Originally Posted By: badtlc
Considering you can't really clean an EAA rather than just blow out the dirt, I'd go with the WIX, but that is just me.


If you blow the dirt out, then its clean.


No it is not. It is "cleaner" but not clean.
 
Look at it this way.

AMSOIL spent a lot of time and effort working with various filter manufacturers to get the optimum (in AMSOIL's opinion) product. A number of manufacterers are involved in the production of the AMSOIL filters. There have been studies and other reports which have shown the capability of the nano-fiber to outperform other filter materials.

Why would AMSOIL consider publishing anything which would (or could) upset the partners it is working with?

Engine oils--completely different story.
 
Hi,
**** - The point I was leading to is that Pablo made a statement that the Amsoil EAA filter is "better than Wix". No evidence has been provided to support that "theory"

In fact I would like to know who makes the Amsoil EAA fltration media and filter shell etc.

As for OEM filters, sometimes no aftermarket product can touch them for performance. This was an issue with Porsche air filters and tests showed that the originals - quite costly - outperfomed the others

I have had a lot of exposure to Donaldson's range of filtration media (both Synteq & EON) and to get the benefits of either was a simple cost/benefit equation. For the average car user the benefits would likely not exist - the costs would!!

I most cases the OEM filters are usually the best buy in the end - Wix is often an OEM supplier
 
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Originally Posted By: Doug Hillary
In most cases the OEM filters are usually the best buy in the end - Wix is often an OEM supplier


Doug:
We may produce the filter (oil, air, fuel, etc.) to customer specs, but that does not mean it is a rebranded Wix filter. Although in some cases they are.

Also, OEM= Original equipment manufacturer, this is what comes from the factory on/in the vehicle. OEA= Original equipment aftermarket, this is what you get at the parts window to replace the OEM part. They are not always the same product by the same manufacturer/producer, or to the same specs.
 
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Pete C = I understand that it is not a "rebranded" product as Suppliers must produce to a prescribed specification IME both as OEM and for OEA when branded as "Original" or such

This is especially so with Euro Manufacturers and of course they may have a number of OEM (and OEA) Suppliers

From experience I have great confidence in Wix products - that was the point I was making
 
Originally Posted By: Doug Hillary
I most cases the OEM filters are usually the best buy in the end - Wix is often an OEM supplier


Not always the case. Mahle are the OEM supplier to Porsche as I recall and the Porsche oil filters (at least the ones I have had experience with) are straight out rebranded Mahle. The only difference is the price that you pay. Determining who actually supplies OEM components is a bit of a minefield. Some actually go for the lowest tender.

Any quality Name Brand filter, particularly more "high end" filters should meet or exceed the performance requirements of almost any OEM filter.
 
Cool, Maybe I'll stop in for a visit in January. We're scheduled to do your western territories with a former Aussie then.
 
I went with the EAA in my '99 Z71 5.7 because it see's allot
of dust,i was NOT impressed with the WIX i was showed,pleats
were thinner then the EAA and the spacing was terrible,would
that make a difference in performance maybe but IMO the EAA
just looked more heavily duty made,nice thicker pleats and evenly
placed,nice looking filter,and that's good enough for me.
 
Hi,
Pete C - I would be delighted to see you! You would like our 74 Islands around the Great Barrier Reef here where I live

LexusAussie - You said this;
" Any quality Name Brand filter, particularly more "high end" filters should meet or exceed the performance requirements of almost any OEM filter."

This is actually NOT the case. Many "Name Brand" filters are now made in a variety of locations - some are only of moderate quality

Porsche use a number of suppliers and they meet their specs. A factor with Porsche is the high OP (a strong case/media required) and another is the differential relief valve's crack pressure

One local Porsche enthusiast fitted a "Name Brand" filter as precribed only to have the case burst. This is not uncommon

I source mine locally from Porsche (Brisbane) or from some NA vendors - the product is the same and the price comparable
 
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Originally Posted By: Doug Hillary
This is actually NOT the case. Many "Name Brand" filters are now made in a variety of locations - some are only of moderate quality

Porsche use a number of suppliers and they meet their specs. A factor with Porsche is the high OP (a strong case/media required) and another is the differential relief valve's crack pressure

One local Porsche enthusiast fitted a "Name Brand" filter as precribed only to have the case burst. This is not uncommon

I source mine locally from Porsche (Brisbane) or from some NA vendors - the product is the same and the price comparable


Doug - In general I have no issues with what you have said but it's basically a [censored] shoot. Burst casings are a risk with almost any filter. I have had the same thing occur with an OEM Filter so there are no guarantees either way.

BTW. Porsche sources oil filters from a number of manufacturers however OEM Porsche oil filters from Germany are Mahle. It is pretty silly to pay $30 (say) when you can pick up a Mahle filter for a lot less for the same quality. Most Queensland Porsche Club members use Mahle (as I recall) and they are pretty much the standard filter used by T & D Automotove (Porsche Specialists) at Newstead in Brisbane as I also recall.

Simply because something has a specific manufacturer brand (eg Porsche) on the box doesn't mean it is the best quality.
 
Hi,
as I said I also source mine from NA - so do many other Porsche owners in Qld. Wix, Fram, Knect along with Mahle are/have been Porsche supplers too. Mann-Hummel have been the prime filter suppliers for some time - most Porsche filters are ex Mann boxed "Porsche". The Mann-Hummel Group now have WW manufacturing facilities and supply under various "Brands" to many Auto makers

We do know that where it has the vehicle makers name on the box example "Porsche" - that it will be of suitable quality and covered by the applicable Warranty
 
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