Amsoil EaO 17 - location of bypass valve?

[Uregina09]

I drive a 2011 Ford F150 and use Motorcraft FL-500S oil filters. I've read that one of the advantages of using the Motorcraft filter is the threaded-end bypass valve. I've searched but am unable to determine whether the Amsoil EaO 17 has a threaded-end bypass valve or a dome-end design. Does anyone know? Practically I'm not sure how much it really matters, but a threaded-end bypass does seem to be a desirable feature.

Thanks

 

[Donald]

Cut one open and let us know.

 

[Uregina09]

Good input,thanks.

 

[xxch4osxx]

Originally Posted By: Uregina09
Good input,thanks.
Lol Id ask Pablo, one of the Amsoil site sponsors that question, Im sure he would know.

 

[CarbonSteel]

I believe (based upon this post), the Amsoil has a dome end bypass.

Pablo may be able to tell you for certain...

 

[ZeeOSix]

Don't have to cut one open if in hand ... just look down the center tube and see if the bypass is in the dome end or not.

 

[OVERKILL]

It has a dome end bypass. I have one on the Expedition and one on my shelf.

 

[Uregina09]

Thanks very much guys. Does the dome-end bypass really matter, or should it stop me ordering this filter and sticking with the Motorcraft for my F150 Ecoboost?

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: Uregina09
Thanks very much guys. Does the dome-end bypass really matter, or should it stop me ordering this filter and sticking with the Motorcraft for my F150 Ecoboost?


What's the orientation of the filter on that engine?

 

[Uregina09]

The orientation of the filter is at a bit of an angle downward, but more horizontal than vertical.

 

[Whimsey]

My wife has a 2005 Explorer with the 4.6. I've used domed end bypasses, Purolator 1's and various spring bypass filters as the Motorcrafts and Mobil 1 filters. Even with the domed end Purolator 1 she experienced no problems. When I last changed her oil that had a Purolator 1, after 9,000 miles, the oil came out a darker golden color. It was still somewhat translucent. The oil was Mobil 1 0W-20. I think if you run the proper weight oil then your rarely going to go into bypass.

Whimsey