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Amsoil Oil Filter Changes?
« on: May 31, 2013, 10:11:56 AM »
I've always used the Amsoil 134 filters on my bike.  No special reason just did.  I just went to change my oil and filter and noticed the special oil filter wrench I bought years ago no longer fits?  Took a look inside the filter and it appears as though the anti-drian back valving assembly is gone too.  Also the six return holes are reduced in diameter by about 50%.

Does it matter.  Who knows.  Just putting it out there.
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Re: Amsoil Oil Filter Changes?
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2013, 11:56:48 PM »
I love Amsoil, but I use K&N oil filters.
-17mm welded nut is sweet! ::)
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Re: Amsoil Oil Filter Changes?
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2013, 10:31:00 AM »
Quote from: Steve G on June 05, 2013, 11:56:48 PM
I love Amsoil, but I use K&N oil filters.
-17mm welded nut is sweet! ::)

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Re: Amsoil Oil Filter Changes?
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2013, 02:26:33 PM »
Quote from: jpb on May 31, 2013, 10:11:56 AM
I've always used the Amsoil 134 filters on my bike.  No special reason just did.  I just went to change my oil and filter and noticed the special oil filter wrench I bought years ago no longer fits?  Took a look inside the filter and it appears as though the anti-drian back valving assembly is gone too.  Also the six return holes are reduced in diameter by about 50%.

Does it matter.  Who knows.  Just putting it out there.

Are you certain you got the right filter?  The reason I ask is that others, including K&N, have similar looking but internally different filters for Evo's versus Twin Cams.  One of the differences with the K&N is the old filter has no drainback valve and the new one for the Twin Cam does.  I wonder if you have a similar situation.

Contact Amsoil and ask them.

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Re: Amsoil Oil Filter Changes?
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2013, 08:31:48 AM »
Yes,

I have the right filter.  Amsoil support says they eliminated the drain back valve and it now uses the harley wrench and not the special Amsoil filter wrench I purchased.

Specs on the website still claim the drainback valve is in the filter.

Oh well! :soapbox:
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Re: Amsoil Oil Filter Changes?
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2013, 11:48:19 PM »
Quote from: Steve G on June 05, 2013, 11:56:48 PM
I love Amsoil, but I use K&N oil filters.
-17mm welded nut is sweet! ::)

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Re: Amsoil Oil Filter Changes?
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2013, 08:34:21 AM »
Only my .02, but oil is far more important than filter. Any 5 micron filter will do a good job. Cannot be said for any oil  :soapbox:
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Re: Amsoil Oil Filter Changes?
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2013, 12:57:24 PM »
Quote from: jpb on June 24, 2013, 08:31:48 AM
Yes,

 Amsoil support says they eliminated the drain back valve and it now uses the harley wrench and not the special Amsoil filter wrench I purchased.

Specs on the website still claim the drainback valve is in the filter.

Oh well! :soapbox:


Just one more product cost reduction technique!   :-X
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