2016 AR240 Filter

[FloJet]

Is this the right oil filter for 2016 AR240? I don't want to buy the kits and having a hard time locating the right filters.

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Outbo...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3SFFRSMKEXVKZMPKJJDG

 

[CraigAR]

Is this the right oil filter for 2016 AR240? I don't want to buy the kits and having a hard time locating the right filters.

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Outbo...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3SFFRSMKEXVKZMPKJJDG

You got it

 

[FloJet]

Ok thank you.
Are the K&N filters better than this one? lol

 

[swatski]

Is this the right oil filter for 2016 AR240? I don't want to buy the kits and having a hard time locating the right filters.

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Outbo...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3SFFRSMKEXVKZMPKJJDG

Or, get the Amsoil EAOM-135 for the same price, and be done.

My 0.02

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[FloJet]

Where do I get those at? Not seeing them on Amazon?

 

[swatski]

Where do I get those at? Not seeing them on Amazon?

This is what I buy:
Filters
https://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-prod..._medium=OrderConfirm&utm_campaign=ProdSummary

Oil
https://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-prod..._medium=OrderConfirm&utm_campaign=ProdSummary

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[FloJet]

Ok cool. Thanks

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

I use Motorcraft filters # FL-910S from any autoparts store or Walmart I have used those for many years and 1000's of hours.

 

[swatski]

Ok cool. Thanks

Please check the link, the correct filter is EAOM135 (not EAOM 134 - the link was weird, I think I fixed it)

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[FloJet]

So So many choices

 

[ISLANDRACING]

Heres more: http://islandracing.net/240242.html

Swat, Just curious as to why you go with the 135 without the anti-drainback valve instead of the 134 that has the anti-drainback?

 

[SamCF]

I use the Motorcraft FL-910S. It is $4.97 on amazon. It's also on the shelf at Walmart or any autoparts store. I read somewhere that the FL-400s is the 910 with a longer body, higher capacity and better filtration. I will try it on my next oil change.

 

[ISLANDRACING]

Here is one of the best oil filter studies that Ive seen on the internet:
http://www.gmtruckcentral.com/articles/oilfilterstudy.html

 

[swatski]

Heres more: http://islandracing.net/240242.html

Swat, Just curious as to why you go with the 135 without the anti-drainback valve instead of the 134 that has the anti-drainback?

The 135 is bigger, that's all. Not sure what the purpose of ADV would be in the 1.8 engine, I don't ever have oil NOT pour out of the filter when I take the filter off, so not sure what the anti drain valve would do, on top of it. Do I worry about unfiltered oil flowing back, or dry starts - no. I change filters when I change oil, and there is plenty of oil to go around in that block.

I used to buy the OEM Yamaha filters when they were "Made in Japan" and had beautiful, thick, fleece-like media. You can no longer get it, the current OEM for 1.8 (same part #s) is made in Thailand and is made of paper. It is not different that a Fram, and if it has a valve or not, I'm sure it is equally cheap quality.

Never heard of anyone complaining of Amsoil filter issues other than the HD guys - with chrome filters loosing "chrome", LOL. I use the black variety.

I'm sure there are better filters. But I don't think the EAOM135 is limiting in my engines, those seem solid enough, good synthetic media etc.

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[ISLANDRACING]

https://www.amsoil.com/graphs/eaom/filterspecs.pdf

The 134 & 135 are the same size, just one has the antidrainback. I see your point, just that most if not all of the oem and aftermarket filters for Yamaha motorsports applications have the anti-drainback.

 

[Mainah]

There is another thread on here about oil filters where someone with experience in the oil industry cut open some filters to figure out which was best. K&N came out the winner in the posters opinion based on the filter media used inside. This is what I use for my boat. I think it is a 1” socket or wrench that is needed for the wrench off.

K&N HP-1002 Performance Wrench-Off Oil Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C3XDB8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_Zlk6zbNWY3D9H

Edit-
@ISLANDRACING just posted a link to an in depth oil filter study in another post. Thanks for that. The results from that study line up with K&N being in the top 3 of all around filter performance and build quality but it comes with one of the highest price tags. Given the rpm range we regularly operate in I will pay more (still less than a yamaha kit proven to be lower grade by the way) for better filters and oil. I use 10w40 full syn motorcycle racing oil.

As far as warranty goes both products I use meet or exceed the standards recommended in the owners manual which is all that is required to maintain warranty alongside documentation of the service. I personally take a photo of the engine hours and keep the receipts for the materials used when I perform service as well.

 

[ISLANDRACING]

PS: Would be curious to see the 134 and 135 cut open and see if there are any physical differences.

 

[SamCF]

I had 2 different K&N HP-1002 filters crack and leak at the base of the filter where the socket fitting is. I caught one at home before going to the lake. The second time was a bad leak on the water. I had an extra gallon of oil, so I was able to get to the boat ramp, but it made a huge mess of the engine compartment and bilge. Bilge pump kicked on right before I pulled the boat out of the water, huge oil slick at the boat ramp. Really embarrasing. I had 4 K&N's on the shelf, they went in the trash as soon as I got home.

No issues with the FL-910s

 

[swatski]

PS: Would be curious to see the 134 and 135 cut open and see if there are any physical differences.

Next time I do it, I will post the 135 pics (will rip it open!).
I don't ever go longer then 50hrs between oil changes, it's too easy to do.

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[ISLANDRACING]

I had 2 different K&N HP-1002 filters crack and leak at the base of the filter where the socket fitting is. I caught one at home before going to the lake. The second time was a bad leak on the water. I had an extra gallon of oil, so I was able to get to the boat ramp, but it made a huge mess of the engine compartment and bilge. Bilge pump kicked on right before I pulled the boat out of the water, huge oil slick at the boat ramp. Really embarrasing. I had 4 K&N's on the shelf, they went in the trash as soon as I got home.

No issues with the FL-910s

According to the above oil filter study, the Motorcraft was pretty close to the bottom of the list as far as particle filtration. I dont know about you, but that would bother me.