Why Do We Change Engine Oil Every 3-5000 Miles?
Engine oil does
not wear out after 3-5,000 miles – it can actually be used much longer.
The problem is that conventional oil filters are not efficient at removing
particles below 25 microns in size. Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE) studies have concluded that particles between 3-10 microns are
most responsible for engine wear because they can get in between the
moving parts in the engine, causing friction and abrasion. These particles
also accelerate the breakdown of the oil. Over time, engine wear causes
a loss of power and fuel efficiency as well as increased maintenance
costs.
Conventional filters are only effective down to around 25 microns,
allowing smaller particles to contaminate the oil and forcing the vehicle
owner to change the oil and filter quite frequently. The same SAE
studies conclude that improving filtration efficiency to capture particles
in the 3-10 micron range allows longer use of the oil and promotes
engine longevity and efficiency.
How the SOMS Filter Works
The SOMS Filter utilizes a unique,
patented hybrid technology that complements a conventional pleated
full-flow filter with an additional microfilter system. In a conventional
filter, all of the engine oil passes through the full-flow filter and returns
to the engine. In the SOMS Filter, a small amount of the oil in the
spin-on canister is diverted through the microfilter system, capturing
particles down to 2 microns in size. The remainder of the oil goes
through the conventional filter. The conventional filter and microfilter
work together, ensuring that both large and small particles are removed
from the oil. The technology enables much higher efficiency without
affecting oil pressure and ensures proper lubrication of the engine. This
SOMS Filter keeps the oil much cleaner than a conventional filter and
enables extended use of the oil.
The SOMS Filter has no affect on engine oil pressure or oil flow. The
combination of patented technologies and advanced materials enables
full-flow filtration while processing a small amount of oil through the
microfilter at any given moment. After driving as few as 40 miles there is
a significant reduction in the number of damaging small particles.