Never Change Oil Again: BYPASS OIL FILTER
Can a BYPASS FILTER Eliminate Oil Changes and make you OIL SUPER Clean?
Engine Oil Bypass Filtration can prolong the life of your engine oil and prolong the life of your engine! I'm installing this Amsoil Bypass Filtration System on my 2006 LBZ Duramax, and I am never changing the oil unless the Oil Analysis Lab tells me that I need to.
There are plenty of scientific studies and research that show the benefits of bypass filtration in large diesel engines (see references below), so lets see if it really helps, and if it really makes sense on your average diesel pickup truck. Will the oil last longer? Will engine wear be reduced? Will it be worth the cost?
I'll have the oil analyzed periodically and share the results along the way, so Subscribe and follow along if this interests you.
References:
SAE 881827 Review of Lubricant contamination on Diesel Engine Wear: citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/documen...
DIESEL ENGINE LUBRICANT CONTAMINATION AND WEAR: p2infohouse.org/ref/31/30453.pdf
Idaho National Lab Test: www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/80...
INL Final Report: avt.inl.gov/sites/default/fil...
Adept Ape 1,000,000 Miles without an Oil Change Video: • No Oil Changes and 1 M...
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00:00 Introduction
00:29 What Is a Bypass Filter?
05:43 Amsoil Bypass Filter System
06:17 Custom Bracket Fabrication
09:14 Draining the Oil
11:05 Assembling the Filter System
14:24 Filling the Filter System
17:00 Initial Results
19:35 FAQs
21:48 Is it worth it for me?
its like watching vice grip garage and project farm at the same time
If I could just get all their subs 😂
@@freedomworx A guy just added a sub 👍
With a "little twist". Off-topic : I use the SS 15w40 in air cooled engines like pressure washers, a Honda HRH mower. The high hths and low noack and overall quality is superior. Zero chance of overheating during hot summer. Stays in grade no matter. Excellent compression. Etc.
Thank You 🙏
I know lots of folks use Rotella T6 in everything. I know that I have 👍
Mechanical Engineer here...This is ONE of the BEST simplified explanations of oil's influence on engine clearances I've seen yet. Your ability to convey advanced concepts at a digestible level is a marvel. It's the secret that makes some teachers great. Keep up the great work, good Sir! Subscribed!
I appreciate the kind words. I am an Engineer myself, but I also speak redneck 😉 I enjoy breaking it down to laymen's terms. It forces me to master (or at least attempt to master) the topic. Thanks for the sub! 👍
I had the same though (wow! I think even I can understand this) and the same outcome (Subscribed!).
I am also an engineer and a redneck. Knowledge is the most important thing we can pass on. Like your Dillon equipment in the background. Love your flag. Thank you.
Oil still brakes down and thins out, this would not be a good idea, and the engine is naturally going to burn off some oil, atleast a quart in 3000 miles. Definitely wouldn't try this.
@@bd9856I agree 👍
Its so cool Bert Kreischer can take time away from his comedy to teach us about bypass oil filters. Your the best!
I’m the younger brother. Burnt Chrysler 🤓
He went from being the machine, to working on the machine
Bert is a big toddler don't insult this nice man like that.
cmon man he just likes oil alot, you don't have to insult him like that
@@freedomworx Burnt Chrysler 😆
I had that bypass system on my Dodge / Cummins! (Changed oil every 25k), Main filter every 6k, bypass every 12k. Used AMSOIL 15-40, ( just kept adding fresh oil as needed) After 300k miles took the valve cover off and the engine LOOKED LIKE NEW YET! do it! Your engine will THANK YOU!
My 300K mile Cummins changes it's own oil every 12 tanks of fuel. One quart per tank. And I bought it that way, wasn't my maintenance that caused the oil consumption.
Simply going by visual oil cleanliness is so stupid I can't even comprehend it. The appearance of the old is only variable. There are addives(molecules) that break down in the oil when exposed to heat. The look of the oil cannot indicate this. If u are getting sample analysis, ok maybe I would take it back, but still.
Stupid is a pretty strong word 😉
Instead of just one oil change, you now do a bunch of different oil changes and cleanings. Plus we bought and installed some kind of device. I am very happy for the managers who sold all this to people.
@@Roboticpycoticnot to mention that oil also becomes acidic over time and will eat your engine when the base oil pack is used up. You have to test the oil to see if you can till run it. Just because it looks clean doesn’t mean it’s good.
This is the most informative video on engine wear and components I’ve seen to date. Had no idea the oil determined how the bearing placement. I can understand now how abrasion etc can cause engine damage.
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching 👍
An old mechanic once told me that “oil is cheap”. What he meant by that is that in the scheme of things, when it comes to spending money on vehicle maintenance, even good quality oil is one of the cheaper things you’ll put towards the maintenance costs. I’ve always remembered this and generally over-change the oil and filters as cheap insurance against wear and failure.
You're killing the dinosaurs!!! I'm just doing my part to save them 😉
Oil was cheap. It isn't anymore.
The oil in my truck is literally cleaner than the oil in the bottle 😉
@barrys.2447 Well my cars and trucks have been out of warranty for 30 years or more. So I guess I'll be fine.
@@wolfkin73still cheaper than an engine! It’ll always be that way! oil prices go up and so do mechanical components and running a workshop!
Distilling technical information and infusing it with good humour makes your videos fun to watch. God bless you. Loved it . Cheers.
I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍
First time viewer; and now subscribed. I don’t even know what your channel is about, but your humor is spot on. Excellent! I learned a bit about bypass filtration too!
I’m just a gearhead and engineer that likes to learn, teach, and make folks laugh. Thanks for supporting the channel 👍
Another tip for seeing cleanliness of oil. Get yourself some blank business card stock. They are the perfect size. Take a small oil sample, use an eye dropper and place 2 drops of oil in the center of the card. Let it sit for 5-6 hours. The oil will disperse showing particulates. Shine a light from back to enhance the inmage. I use a small black light, similar to what they use for detecting AC refrigerant. It will show fuel dilution as a light ring around the outer edge. Ive using this for years. In the oil testing arena, its called radial chromatography.
Thanks for the tip 👍
I wanna see a video of this
If you wanna see even weirder stuff, do the same test with an electrical field through a gel carrier material. This is called electrophoresis and normally used in biology, though I wonder what it would do with engine oil!
@motlatsimolefe1077 I have Facebook group that I have posted details and images. GMC Terrain & Chevy Equinox Care & Maintenance
@big0bad0brad can you provide more details. Just watched a video how oil filters and oil has changed so much that electrical conductivity and free ions are factors in performance.
I never realised that learning about engines, and lubrication systems and the effects of contaminants could be so fun and addictive. A real education, even for seasoned drivers and mechanics, thank you.
I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍🤓
love your sense of humor. amsoil once made a 100,000 mile oil filter which filtered to 0 micros. my local amsoil dealer had one on his chevy van.
Interesting. Thanks for watching 👍
Wouldn't that filter out the additive package suspended in oil?
@@Ton0987at that point I’d figure it’s gonna filter out the oil itself. 😂
Filtered to zero micros... That would basically mean that it sealed off the system
Nobody here got the joke.
Absolutely the best pointer I've ever seen... As a Canadian, we aren't allowed the holders for those pointers..
Yeah. Sucks that you guys don’t get those rights. I still want to come see the country though. I’ve traveled all over the world, but still haven’t gone to Canada or Mexico 🤷🏻♂️
In fairness most of us don't have holder for that particular pointer. Probably less than 45% of us daily carry anything bigger than .50cal. thats why most of us carry one on each hip and a small .45 ankle gun.
@@freedomworx We're in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. Beautiful part of the world.. Lots to see and do.... If you're the outdoors type.... Fishing, hiking, boating etc. Lots of winter recreational activities, (no snow this year though, comparatively).. I guess it depends what a person prefers... Cities aren't THAT far away... Right at the Canada/USA border. Literally on the Washington border..
I carry a .45…because they don’t make a .46 😉
Yeah I really want to visit BANF. I’d love to ride the train through the Canadian Rockies, but it’s just so costly. Guess I’ll just have to drive the route 😎
I installed a Caterpillar Bypass Filter system on my 1981 GMC Gasoline 305 V8 back when I worked at Empire Cat Dealership in Tucson, Arizona my oil stayed looking clean & I changed the oil every year after that..I was very fortunate to buy my system very cheap back then & the filters were pennies on the dollar for me to buy
Nothing that says Cat is cheap anymore! 👍
@@freedomworx Only the gloves
So you put this junk in your car for what then? you change your oil anyway at 1 year mark... I have a saying , when nothing is bothering you , put a pebble in your shoe , people are great at finding problems that dont exist.
This was a great and informative video. Didn’t know a bypass filter was a thing. Your analysis and delivery was complete and answered any questions that were going on in my head. Great job and happy new year.
I appreciate you watching buddy 👍
I subbed because of it.
I have used Trasko oil bypass which is a flow through and bypass filter in one and just screws onto the engine just like the original filter, and I have used Motor Guard - M30 - 1/4 NPT Sub-Micronic Compressed Air Filter with a roll of toilet paper, these have been around over 70 yrs and good to less than a micron, and I have used Gulf Coast filters for large equipment which used Bounty paper towel rolls which also good below 1 micron. A semi went over 1 million miles without wear and one oil change on this filter.
Tremendous detail... Freedom Worx is doing his homework, not to mention an epic sense of humor.
I appreciate the kind words. I try to take it a little deeper than most folks can or choose to do 👍😎
My right ear is lonely, but my left ear is glad you put so much thought into this. Thanks FW.
My mic had a stroke at some point 😂
You have a great way for transfering valuable information to us in a fun yet analytical way! Great style video, really enjoyed it!
I’m glad you enjoyed it. That’s my goal 👍
Did this on a 2007 LBZ Duramax. Fresh bypass EaBP110 used to polish the oil back clean like it was just changed. Pretty awesome stuff !
You got that extra long one. 😎
I really was not expecting that in-depth of an explanation of oil. Thumbs up
Thank you for watching 👍
I'll definitely stay tuned for the analysis over time.
Should be interesting 👍
Wonderful video. I ran a diesel wrecker for 4 years during my repo years. I had to change my 2 oil filters every 10 days (as in every - 3000 miles). Oil was always black from day one. Motor died when the crank shaft key walled out and broke; I was lucky to be in my yard at the time the engine went out. Engine ran great up to then with 500,000 + miles on it.
That’s a lot of filters. 😮
I am told that the quick-change oil company oils you get are reprocessed/filtered oils. Anyone have thoughts?
@@richardhorner298 I'm told that re-processed/re-refined oil is just as good as new stock . They then put in new additives...
I’ve been using the Amsoil By Pass system on my 1997 F-150 since I bought the the new in 1997, I then install it on my 2016 Silverado LTZ 3500 HD that I bought in 2019, the color of the oil never bothered me, I just like the fact knowing I’m doing my best. Thanks for the great video
Gotta do all you can to prolong the life of those newer trucks, they aren't giving them away anymore.
Love the A6 photo in many of your shots and the K-bar plaque in one of your shots. Thank you for your service, and Semper Fi.
Thank you for watching 👍 Semper Fi
I really love how despite the very clickbait title and thumbnail, you actually go into where it could make sense and where it doesn't.
Thanks. I’m not trying to sell anyone in anything. Just trying to provide the data 👍
Such a well done video. I may add one of these to my gas engine despite your good points on why one might not want to. I would imagine that when you consider improved engine performance and/or if you have a larger displacement gas engine, the investment starts to make more sense.
There is a benefit for any engine, if you are willing to pat for it. 👍
Agreed. As a retired Ford. Lincoln, Mercury engine technician, I think it's worth it.
@@freedomworx It also depends on your attachment to the car. If you have a Viper, Corvette or an old muscle car, you want to protect it. 😄
@@darrylsjodin7184 in planning on doing it on my charger
Great info! As well as the content with details. Keep up the great work!!!!
I appreciate it. Thanks for watching 👍
Extreamly good breakdown. Thank you. I've followed this technology for years but never tried it myself
I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍
Love your humor, knowledge, and easygoing, yet clear and concise way of communicating otherwise mundane technical specs to an average Joe like me in a manner that doesn't send me straight into REM sleep...
I’m glad you enjoyed it. You can make most things interesting if you spend enough money 😂
I recommend TestOil for oil analysis. I used Amsoil contracted lab, Polaris for many years. Testoil gives you a sample pump and all the tubing, bottles, mailers, you want for free. No more laying on your back, we know how much you enjoy that. They include ISO particle count, and Analytical Ferrography. Same day turn around in most. cases.
I’ll look them up 👍. I’m definitely not going through Amsoil, not independent enough for folks. Even though this video isn’t sponsored in any way by them 👍
Where do you get free from? I went to their Web Site and a pump and 5 test bottles was $282.00. Nothing is free except the shipping.
@JT-qf4it setup an account, once you do this you can request all the test kits you want for free. You pay for each test, as it is processed. Mine comes to $42 per test.
@@freedomworx I used Amsoil (AND Blackstone) for some of their MTF. They were honest with their results, despite the fluid actually doing damage to the tranny. (It wasn't designed for limited slip) But getting Amsoil the company to take responsibility was another matter entirely. Very disappointed.
I love how you show your mistakes in your videos. Very human of you.😊
If you can’t laugh at yourself… 😉👍
Really have to appreciate the effort put into this video, the comics and comedy 👍
Thanks for watching 👍
Excellent video. Answered all of the questions I had about bypass oil filters and loved seeing the Excursion towverlander getting some upgrades.
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Hello, I have a 2018 F-350 6.7L. The orifice for the by-pass filter started out at 0.030". I get an oil analysis at every oil change. I found my oil cleanliness was not altered by the bypass filter. I drilled out the orifice to 0.045" then to 0.060". The oil flow through the by-pass filter is now high enough to clean the oil faster that the engine gets it dirty. My oil pressure did not change. Side Note: I use Hot shots stiction eliminator in my engine oil and Hot Shots fuel FR4 treatment in my fuel to protect my fuel pump.
If you have stiction in a 6.7L you’ve achieved something special 😉. Stuff worked good on my 7.3L Excursion prior to getting new injectors. I know it serves as a good friction modifier also. 👍
@freedomworx Yes, great friction modifier. Can't hurt that's for sure.😁
I installed that kit on my 2015 F350 Power Stroke when truck was new. One thing I didn't hear you mention is fuel dilution from cold stars & regens. That may be the limiting factor on your oil life.
I'll have to discuss that in one of the upcoming video. But what you have to realize is, the fuel evaporates out of the oil under normal operation. There is always a minute amount of fuel getting in your oil like you mentioned, but it normally evaporates out as fast as it contaminates the oil. That's why a very small amount of fuel dilution is acceptable and normal when you do a used oil analysis. If it gets above that low threshold, it indicates abnormal in-leakage from a worn or failed component.
Ditto for the additive package. The oil is going to "wear out." I used one of these in my car years ago - having the oil tested every year. I was using AMSOIL's best oil. It appreared that I could get one more year of use from my oil and no more. AMSOIL re-iterated in no uncertain words that I must change my oil at 20,000 miles or less.
We’ll see 😎
I'd say heat, friction, and time will cause degradation of the oil and especially the additives as well. I can see it work for high mileage driving to lengthen oil change intervals though.
Don’t try extended oil changes on a HUEI injection system like the ford 6 liter, even if you have bypass oil filtration. The high pressure oil system, which runs at thousands of pounds of pressure, will shear the oil (cut the viscosity) in short order. This is because most Diesel and automotive oil is not hydraulic rated, and not designed to run at such a high pressure. I have the 6 liter, and Amsoil bypass filtration. I tried to go 10,000. Miles instead of the factory recommended interval of 7500. I had problems with low boost codes, and injector stiction. Now I use Schaefer’s 0TR plus 5/40, and two shots of Revex, and change it every 3000 miles. I change the bypass cartridge every other oil change. Maintenance is cheap compared to engine failure.
I just found you channel off a different video where you put gear oil in your engine and man I love your videos and your humor and little comments and jokes its a great laugh keep up the great work
I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching 👍
What a great video! I've always been interested in bypass filter setups. I've never owned a vehicle that would need one but they are so cool. You did such an excellent job with yours. Truely a professional job all the way. Your presentation was superb and the video and audio excelled. I watch a lot of vehicle maintenance videos on KZhead and have for years. This is the first time I have seen someone with a Fumoto on an oil pan. I have one that I purchased 15 years ago on my Toyota Highlander. I've had absolutely no issues with this product. Mine has the longer discharge so I can put a 3/8" hose on for draining. Yes, I saw yours! My mess was bigger most of the time. 🙂 I really did enjoy this video a lot. I hit the thumbs up and the subscribed button. I'm looking forward to seeing how well the bypass does it job. Thanks for sharing.
I’m glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate you supporting the channel 👍
Great video and explained like a man who knows his work.
Great video. If I wasn't so spaced-constrained on my RS3, I would do this same type of setup. Granted, it's not a daily driver anymore, but this is brilliant.
Thanks for watching. 👍
@@freedomworx I subscribed as well. Support the patriots.
Amsoil has standalone filter for vehicles, can be mounted in remote places. You still use your full filter normal.
@@tssci6774 I looked at their universal kits, but with the plumbing and making sure it would maintain consistent oil pressure, etc, I dont see a way unless I converted the car to a dry sump. I have an extra liter sized oil pan with fittings to do so.
@@RuBiCaNT5X I installed a digital oil pressure gauge on mine. I saw no change in oil pressure hot/cold, idle or refline. The filter housing has a very small orifice on output, 1/32nds or smaller. It maintains high pressure across medium and low flow, which increases filter efficiency. I also install a valve on filter input, so I can adjust flow.
I'm very happy that I stumbled upon this! Your delivery is wonderful and I really enjoy the little jokes! I ran that exact bypass kit on a few cars (2 Toyotas and 1 Subaru), and it was absolute overkill. The first car, a 1989 Camry, had 1200 miles on the oil when I installed a bypass kit. Within 90 miles, the oil looked nearly new! Starting was easier, idling was smoother, acceleration was noticeably quicker as well! We'll call this a win. The second car was a 1986 Mr2. Standard 4 cylinder. It was the same result - the oil went from death black to nearly new in appearance in less than 100 miles. At the time I was not doing UOAs, so I cannot give you factual data to backup any claim by any manufacturer. I will say, anecdotally, I would absolutely run a bypass kit on every vehicle if I could, as the health of the engine (longevity) means more to me than the money & time spent buying and installing the kit. The third was a 2006 Subaru Impreza. Just like before, death black oil turned nearly new in appearance. I started to do UOA on this car, and the results were very, very good. I started with 5000 miles (factory calls for 3750 miles), then 7500 miles, then 10,000 miles... And finally... 12,000 miles. Blackstone said I could run the oil longer... Longer than 12,000 miles... That is how clean the oil was, not NEW clean, but clean enough... You get the point. I changed the oil at 12,000 miles, as that was 1 year on that oil. To put it lightly, I was beyond impressed with the results. Sadly, my Subaru had to go to the shop to replaced a turbo that was allowing oil past the seals. The shop took the kit off and asked me "wtf is this contraption!?" I detailed it, and they said "that is absolutely overkill. btw - your engine is the cleanest engine we've ever seen." At that time, that engine had around 75,000 miles on it, and the shop knew the mileage of the engine as well. I did notice a very slight increase in fuel economy as well, 1-2mpg on average, which is not a massive amount, but does add up over time... and turbo Subarus absolutely need help with fuel economy. Your description of the economies of scale is spot on. The kit is expensive, and gets more expensive when you have to buy new AN fittings, hose, and Flame Guard... I was able to go 12,000 miles between oil changes with the kit though. Thank you for the laughs and being honest about your setup and results. :)
Thanks for the detailed response. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 👍
I use Amsoil SS in my 03 civic. I change filters at 10k miles and even at a final mileage of 20k when I do the oil change, the UOA comes back saying I can go longer. But I figure 20k is plenty. I just change it once a year now at 14-15k miles amd a filter half way through.
Agreed! His delivery with the levity thrown in, makes for great edu-tainment.
Thanks for confirming my questions about adding one of these to a gasoline engine.
It's great that the oil looks cleaner, but without a detailed analysis of it you won't know if it still is good, or just looks good. For new oil it should help keep it cleaner for longer, but cleanliness is not the only thing oil is made for or what can go wrong with it. Honestly if these systems worked as well as people claim, they would already be in use by the manufacture. For an older car you would not need some magic oil or filters, $20-30 every whatever is recommended is far better still, even with this system in place. And no, companies are not out to get your money, an oil change is recommended and far easier for mechanics than an engine rebuild or replacement, if they wanted to really take your money, they would make engines purposely breakdown and with lemon laws in many countries that just adds to the cost that they don't want.
Tactical possum! Im dying 😂!! In all seriousness, that was a great explanation, i definitely learned a little something from this one! Thank you sir!
I’m glad you enjoyed it. I think I need to make the Tactical Opossum T-Shirt 🤓
Like your no nonsense aproach and logical truth aswell as your reloading kit at the back . We speak the same language although we are countries apart 👍🎯 tnx
I try to make it easy to understand. 👍
My daughter is in her first year of a PhD program in Chemical/Environmental engineering. I try to ask her frequently to tell me about what she is doing/learning and try to get her to explain it in terms that my “just barely graduated United States public high school” level of education can understand. I will recommend you channel your her as an example of how to make complicated subjects easy (well, easier) to understand. Thank you. Cheers! ojb
Well I am an engineer, so I know how poor they can be at communicating subjects for normal people to understand. I speak engineer and redneck, that's my super power 😂
Read an article in motorcycle magazine many years ago regarding the quality of synthetic oil. This shop had a shop truck with 100,000 miles and never changed engine oil which was initially filled with Mobil 1 when new. They sent off OA and found that oil still retained virtually original specs as new oil. Synthetic oil doesn't break down and lose its properties like Pretoleum based oils. Filter out the contaminates and you're good to go!
They are certainly superior to conventional oils.
Again, very informative and entertaining video. Been kicking around the idea of putting on an oil bypass system for a while on a 5.9. Just haven’t gotten around to doing it. Great job on the editing and giving the science behind. Takes a while to film these things so I know you put a lot of work into it. Well done.
I appreciate the recognition. I wish I was good enough to put them together as fast as people think they go together. Takes a lot of time and research to provide factual information. Thanks for watching 👍
btw, the 2% comment was from Troy Paquet, former chief chemist at Amsoil. We were having lunch together with Alan during their week-long Industrial training program in Superior WI (back in the 90's) learning the basics of tribology. Great program... I'd recommend it to anyone, especially KZhead oil geeks! Then again, with respect to the business opportunities with Amsoil, competing for large industrial customers (as an independent) against Shell and other oil giants is another matter entirely. It's nearly impossible unless you're surrounded by prospective companies within driving distance and start with an unusually large nest egg. Eventually I didn't find the business opportunity very compelling.
Well I definitely won’t go against what an actual tribologist or oil chemist says. I was just trying to understand the metric. Thanks for the convo 👍
@@freedomworx i'll follow up. Point being, color isn't everything. And with a diesel... get used to black.
Congratulations on not pooping your pants for 12 days bro!
Somebody saw it! 😂👍
You’ve got me beat!😂
@@Rumcreekadventures New Years is hard on a gut 😂
Its the little wins that mean the most.
mate this was really nicely done with some good points of view and great easy to understand comparisons that help paint a picture of the points you are trying to make. you have a very pleasant teaching style and i can see this channel doing very well for the future.
Thank you for the kind words. I hope the channel grows well. I enjoy talking, so if I can get paid for it...all the better 👍
@@freedomworx keep it up bud. you've got all the makings of a top channel. the balance of humor, edumacation and redneckenes is spot on. genuinely had a good few laughs watching this. look forward to seeing more and i hope your channel grows massively because it deserves it.
@@willyberg123 Cold flow depends on the brand. Amsoil’s Signature series 5w-30 has a pour point of -58 where Mobil 1, 5w-30 has a pour point of -33, so used Amsoil out runs other brands new oil.
Stumbled upon your channel trying to find reviews on Fram's Advanced Full Synthetic Oil and Titanium Filter. Am staying for the great content 👍🏻
I appreciate the support 👍
I've never seen such disrespect to a Rolex as demonstrated in this video. (laughed outloud when I first saw it) Don't own a diesel so I didn't intend to stay but watch every second. I will now follow to watch more of these very interesting videos. Thanks for doing such a good job.
I appreciate the support. A lot of the information I provide has a lot of applicability to gassers as well. 👍
There were also some engines that come from the factory and the spin on filter that you might think is an awful filter but it's actually a bypass filter and there is no full flow filter
I’m not familiar with any modern diesel engine that doesn’t implement a full flow filter. Can you be more specific?
My 2002 Kia Sportage 2.0 TD have this system from factory. Obviously different design. return line of the secondary filter goes to oil pan. @@freedomworx
Got a picture?
I've seen a LOT of cars but NOTHING with a similar setup from the factory
Very informative but I think I’ll just keep with my normal filter. The old 12 valve has made it half a million so far. My old man has a 24 valve he religiously changes the oil every 3-5k the oil is actually still clean looking for the first few weeks of use unlike most of us it’s black again as soon as you start it.
Nothing wrong with doing it like a normal human 😂 I'm just providing information that I thought was interesting. 👍
@@freedomworxbeing different 🤝
I just found your page and I'm super glad I did. I love the explanations and positive jokey sarcasm 😅 thanks for being you !
I’m glad you are enjoying it. 👍
Love your presentation, Bert. It puzzles me that you don't have 10X the number of subscribers. Keep it up!
I’ve only been doing this about 6 months, and I don’t post enough. Hopefully business will pick up 👍. Hard to make enough good content with a day job, wife, and kids. But I’m trying.
Great video, one thing you forgot in your FAQ is the reduced wear. How that SHOULD translate to longer lasting engine...which if you average out the repair...could pay for itself very quickly.
You make a good point. It's a tough thing to quantify though. I'm anxious to see if my wear metals drop with the Bypass System.
@@freedomworx , thanks. However, it's been kinda proven hasn't it? With he data from SAE and others (GM did a study as well). The most destructive particles are WELL below the 20-30 microns (at best) a GOOD (is that what most people are using? - not if they're going to a shop with a low cost oil change) full flow oil filter provides. So, the bypass would HAVE to provide less wear, hence longer life & performance.
Yes and no. The testing shows that removing those particles from the oil, reduced wear in the laboratory test conditions. But that test only accounted for the reduction from abrasive wear caused by the particles. Which is only a fraction of the wear that occurs in an actual engine operated in the real world. Most engine wear occurs during startups. Those engines didn't experience that at all. Nor did they deal with corrosion, erosion, or fatigue issue. And those engines weren't operated like a real world engine. They were fired off, heated up, and ran with contaminants introduced into the oil. So while it might have significantly reduced the wear from abrasion caused by larger particles (just say the wear reduction was 50% over a 20 micron filter), that doesn't mean you have reduced engine wear by 50%. It's only a fraction of that. That's why I say that its hard to quantify. My truck gets a lot more cold start wear than a hot shot rig. So it might significantly increase the life of a hot shot engine, but do little for mine. The benefit is proven, but the extent of that benefit varies greatly.
@@freedomworxwell said
I try 🤓😉
Nice video! Do you think the sub micron particles that don’t get filtered will build up more due to less oil changes? For example from say 10% to 20% and thus the oil that is being used would have a much higher % of sub micron particles in it? Will the lab results show this?
It's definitely possible. A particle count wont pick those up. It'll probably just reflect in the viscosity of the oil...maybe.
100 percent. I ran Amsoil to 12k miles and did analysis. Iron wear was double what it should be. Switched to Kirkland oil every 3k miles and wear dropped by 60 percent. Blackstone labs did a write up stating its not the brand of oil that matters in wear, it’s the frequency of oil changes.
@@dodgecummins6181 I would think it would be akin to a very fine polishing compound in the oil, that gets into everything. Shot gun blast vs sandblaster.
@@Vade1313 correct, that continues to accumulate the longer the oil change interval. Now I just use cheap synthetic oil at 3k vs the 7k owners manual recommends. No need for bypass or expensive oil.
@@dodgecummins6181 Same, i use synthetic and change it out. Also, a filter made for synthetic oil, filters better then a standard one. The micron size is set smaller on the filter because all the oil particles are the same in synthetic oil. Unlike conventional oil, where the filter size has to be set to the "largest" particle to keep the filter from clogging.
Hey Devildog, I just stumbled on this video in my feed; I liked it, so I subscribed. Looking forward to see more good content. Semper Fi!
I appreciate the support. Semper Fi 💪
Man! Great video! Although I knew most of what you were saying, I did learn some new info. Your humor though! It stole the show!
I really appreciate that my friend. USPS just lost a set of my Cummins Injectors, so I need all the help I can get 😂. More to come 👍
I had installed this system on my delivery van when it was brand new;I used to drive 7k kilometres per month; this system saved me from monthly oil change, after 1 year, I recovered the cost of system I paid in 2010, about $600.
Finally, a success story 😎
When the van finally rusted out and I had to replace it, the inside of engine still looked good and new; no signs of sludge and brown stains at all.
a friend of mine, an Amsoil dealer, used a friend of his as a test mule. They used a Ford Focus RS that was tuned, and put a bypass kit on it. Did oil analysis every 10k miles and other than topping off what was needed it went around 80k miles on that initial change. Pretty impressive
Love the Vid. I used to run a small trucking Co. We were running 17K+ miles per month with a 15,000 mile oil change interval so, we changed the oil 10 to 14 times per year at 11 gals. of oil per change. Times 8 trucks that is a lot of oil to purchase at $20 per gal. bypass is the way to go.
You were decimating the dinosaur population 😂👍
This is just the right amount of "stupid smart" that I enjoy. Subscribed.
I’ll take that as a compliment 🤓👍
@@freedomworx Definitely is.
You sir, just earned a subscriber. You made this very interesting and informative while being entertaining. Well done and thank you
I appreciate the support, and I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍
Excellent video. You nailed all the points in your classroom lesson. Your shop video was spot on. I like seeing videos that are as honest and accurate as yours. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching. I'm just trying to educate and entertain gearheads. 🤓
I think the oil will still break down after so many heat cycles, but I'm interested what this video is going to tell me
Yes, the oil will still oxidize, all you are doing is slowing it down. But there are studies of semis going over 1,000,000 miles without needing an oil change. So it effectively eliminated the oil changes in those trucks.
could you please provide any source of that studies. you probably already found them. Thank you.
There are several sources in the description of the video. Most of the extremely high mileage claims are marketing fodder for companies that make these systems. But there are several actual studies linked in the description of the. Video.
When we did evaluation on presentation, we were told that no one could be given all 5's. You and Garage Fab earn 5's. This is great!
I’ll have to look the up. Thank you 👍
Im not a dirtymax/diesel fan but i am an amsoil fan. Thanks for sharing. You make a pretty good video!
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Thank you for the video! I am about to pick up a 2024 F350 and I am new to the wild world of coal rollers. This would certainly make the engine last a lot longer. I have a 07 RAM 5.9 Cummins 124k miles with a SunCoast stage two transmission with billet torque converter 8,400, new injectors 4,400 and mild tune at 450hp. It’s as fast as my 2020 Raptor was. If you would like another project truck. 29k OBO 😉 I picked up the RAM just a couple of months ago because the RV we ordered came in long before the new truck.
I actually have a 2006 Regular Cab 4x4 Cummins truck. My driveway is already over full 😂
Rich man who can make a safety toe crock that osha would approve😂
I know that's right!
I have this bypass filter on my 2006 Cummins and always wondered if the the filtration was working tho my oil is still black as ink. You answered this for me. Thnx so much a great work!
Glad you got something out of it 👍
I am about 4 weeks away from taking delivery of a new Chevrolet 3500 HD dually I ordered back in March and I plan on putting this system in at the first oil change!!!! Not sure it’d be ideal to do it sooner than that but I think the protection and saving would be priceless down the road!!!! Thanks for a great and informative video…. 👍🏼👍🏼
Just consider the warranty implications. If you do have a engine issue, the Dealer will almost certainly try to blame it on the modification. Thanks for watching 👍
There ain't pin holes in your welds if you fill them up with paint
Exactly! 😎
Now run a bypass on your bypass and post the results.
Now you're pushing it 🤪
I don't even have a diesel and "those of you who don't speak Canadian" and the flag at 0:50 was enough for me to hit subscribe. God bless America and everyone that has pride of it in their hearts.
I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍
I loved your description - It is exactly what I say to my customers. I am the UK Distributor for Micfil. We have 0.5 micron filters and as you say, just not viable on small automotive engines. My customers are typically those with engines from 500kw to 10mw and both medium and high speed diesels for lubrication. All mainly maritime. All sizes of engine for fuel. All sizes of hydraulic systems.
Yeah. High dollar filtration makes sense on big marine engines. 👍
That’ll never work. 😂
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The Rolex wall clock had me chuckling. You're too funny man. Loved the video and your sense of humour. Well done Sir.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍
I know... he spares NO expense!
You really know how to deliver this information. Good video.
I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Props to the vice for being great help
Ive got a third leg, but no third arm 😂😉
Have not heard from you for awhile it's been so good
You're welcome
I think I've found my new favorite diesel channel
Awesome 😎
Definitely one of the chanels that should have at least 10x the subs it has.
I agree. Just getting started 😉👍
One of the biggest thing to consider with dark oil is the soot and its source. That source is the EGR system. The bypass systems are fantastic to be sure. But deleting EGR systems will help alleviate that. Combine the EGR delete along with these bypass systems, and you'll be able to keep oil contaminant free and it'll actually look better for longer.
Maybe my EGR will get stolen by a tweeker soon 😉
My left ear enjoyed this very much!
Apologize to your right ear for me 🤦🏻♂️
Great video! I read a quote recently from GM engineering that bypass filtration can increase engine service life by 8 times! I have a single bypass filter on one of my vehicles but none on the others. I had a duel remote like you showed on a Dodge minivan but had weird vibration and harmonic noises through the body of the car from the filter mount. I tried rubber mounting it but couldn’t get it resolved. The bypass filter only mount has been fine.
Interesting. Sometimes, flow through pipes and lines can induce some weird harmonics. I got lucky and mine hasn’t had any complications.
@@freedomworx Yes agreed. I did have a Chevy van with the duel remote bypass filter and it had no weird noises either. I use Amsoil in my gas vehicles so an oil change costs way more than $30. I change oil once per year and if the mileage is low enough, I replace the full flow filter and drain the oil from the bypass and refill it and use the bypass filter for another year, as it wouldn’t be near plugged yet.
I like this guy. My kind of fella. Humorous and Educational…. 👊🏾👊🏾
I appreciate it 👍🤓
I’m not even going to lie, I had some cocky comment to write about thermal breakdown and the oil loosing it’s ability to stick to the metal because of the loss of molecules and such, but then I asked myself, “self give the guy a chance to explain”. Boy I’m glad I did, you would have ripped me apart. lol absolutely a fantastic explanation!
I appreciate it. Most people just start blasting away, and usually they aren't as informed as they think they are. You never know what you might learn from someone if you just listen and take a minute to digest the information. Anwyway, thanks for watching 👍
In the old days they were called soot suckers lol. Im a HD mechanic and have been running Amsoil in all my vehicles since the 80's and my diesels have always had bypass filters. Oil sampling has proven how good this combination really is.
I can’t wait for all the internet hate when I don’t change the oil for a few years 😂
Been running a frantz bypass setup on my 2006 duramax for 14 years now and have 193,000 on it. Run shell ROTELLA T6 15-40 year around in northern Wisconsin and pull oil samples for analysis every 5k. I have a paper trail that proves bypass filters work. I bought truck new In September 05 and waited til October 08' to install the bypass system. THEY WORK!!
Good to hear. I don’t know how humans or trucks survive in Wisconsin during the winter. 🥶
I like your jokes and also informative. Might be on my top 5 favorites. 😂😂😂
Thanks for the kind words 👍
I really appreciate what and why he has done this, but most of us don't have access to a well equipped workshop and the know how to install the bypass filter. Interesting video and well explained concepts, though.
Just get you some ramps, wrenches, drill bits and drill. You can make it happen 😉 Thanks for watching 👍
I have installed many of these systems on various Diesel Trucks, and also have used them on my personal trucks. I had a 1994 Dodge Cummins pickup that i used this system on for 10 years before selling the truck. The oil was NEVER DRAINED in those 10 years! I am a believer in these AMSOIL By-pass oil systems as well as the AMSOIL OILS!
1914??? Cummins didn’t become a company until 1919 😉
@@freedomworx I had a BIG finger! I meant a 1994 model, so i edited the post
That makes more sense 😂
Thanks for the information, I liked the explanation on tolerances and particle size. Just one small tip: please watch the audio balance! Maybe downmix to mono to keep both audio channels equal.
My mic setting got messed up somewhere along the way. Sorry
Anyone who says to NOT pre-lube a new filter doesn't understand engines or oil pressure basics. Great video!
Thanks for watching 👍
Yes, but done engine designs make it difficult to put much oil in the filter. Some better than none though.
Awesome video man! Love the sense of humour…and the busted knuckle hoody, too.
Thanks for watching. I’ve been running with Matt since before Busted Knuckle was even a thing. 😎
Back in the mid 80s I designed out of the blues a bypass engine oil filter and cooling system for my 1600cc 1969 Nissan. Me and a friend went from LA to NYC none stop. It was a nice looking station wagon, it had a 20 inch gold &silver Enkei rims, modified suspension, water cooling modified system and a lot of things that back then only car lovers can do. Now @60 years I still do some work on all kinds of motor vehicles. All the new ones are trash. Thanks for your video. You do great work. Kind regards from Bogota Colombia South America. I Apologize for my grammar.
Nice 👍 I don’t get a lot of comments from South America 👍
One could argue this is an additional / add to for bulletproofing. Love the 25 mike-mike pointer. Not everyone has the gall to stay in up to retirement. Thank you for your service gunny. Off topic: What's the name of that reloader?
It’s a 30mm from an A-10 😉. I didn’t stick around until retirement, I got out after 5 and got an engineering degree. It’s boring but a lot easier on the body and marriage 😂. That’s a Dillon 550b loader. 👍
@@freedomworx Ahh... the mighty warthog that says brrr! Good shit. I retired out and somehow, someway I am still married 😆 Experienced service members knock their wives up before deployment. The rear detachment and down range Jody's aren't 'usually' interested in woman w/ belly's sticking out past their tits.
Definitely like this dudes content and style. Keep it up
I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍
Lol😂 that thumbs up after the spill. I can never do that reaction with a smile 😂. I’m gonna be cussing at the oil pan all day
I knew it would make for good video, so I couldn’t be too upset 😂😉
Thanks for the info. Just for your information. My Landrover Discovery TD 5 engine ( year 2000) also has a centrifugal filter.
Nice 👍
On our 2.5 MW two-stroke turbo-diesel generator we run a couple of centrifugal purifiers. They do a good job of getting soot and such out of the oil without having to replace a filter. Downside is they have to be manually cleaned once a week.
I’m planning to install a centrifuge on this engine to see if it captures anything beyond what the current bypass filter cartridge is capturing. Stay tuned 😎🤓
i didnt even know you had your own youtube jammin, killing it
Really just getting started with the content I want to do. Luckily I’m finding some early success 👍
Love your presentation, you use my type of language....Thanks a million.
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