Pre-filter life expectancy?
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Pre-filter life expectancy?
I'm planning on ordering either an Outerwears or Amsoil pre-filter for my Amsoil EaAU 4510 air cleaner. I'm wondering what kind of life-expectancy I could expect from these pre-filters. I'm curious because I was talking to someone tonight who mentioned that Amsoil recommended their pre-filters be replaced every 6 to 12 months depending on conditions it's used in. I tried looking on their website and didn't see anything mentioning something like this, but, I could have missed it. Also, I question this guys info, but, figured I should ask those that are actually using pre-filters for more accurate info. So, any info is appreciated. Thanks!
#2
Outerwears makes ours and they told me as long as you wash it to keep it pretty clean they will last dang near forever!
So in your case I would buy the Outerwearsif what the Amsoil guys says is true.
So in your case I would buy the Outerwearsif what the Amsoil guys says is true.
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qzilla, thanks for the info. I just found what that guy must have been talking about on the Amsoil web site. It was under the "cleaning" section for the pre-filter info. Amsoil stated their pre-filters should be cleaned something like every 3000 to 5000 miles. Then, they state they should be "changed" every 6 to 12 months. I'm actually a little disappointed since that's the case with their pre-filter. Even more so since their EaAU air filters are an excellent product...at least my 4510 has been problem free for about 1.5 yrs and performs as advertised. For the pre-filter, though, I think I'll stick with ordering the Outerwears.
#4
Well, I just found on the Outerwears website that they state the same recommendation as Amsoil...change every 6 to 12 months. Appearantly it doesn't matter which one I go with. Obviously, I'll just do what everyone else appears to be doing and not worry about the replacement intervals. I got the feeling that their recommendation is based more on the pre-filters ability to repel water over time. Since they both claim the same in every way, I'll just order the cheaper one.
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You hit the nail on the head. I think the recommendation has to do with the ability to repel water. I have been running the same one for about 2.5 yrs. I just wash it every so often. It has lost some of its waterproofing, but it repels a good bit still. I dont think much water is gonna get to it anyway on the second gen. I have gotten the one on my 1st gen a little wet.
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