Amsoil By Pass Filter location?

[aldive]

I want to add an Amsoil BMK-13 - Dual Remote Oil Filtration Kit to my 1999 Ford Explorer and am having difficulties comming up with a good mounting location.

Any ideas and/or suggestions?

Thanks ....

 

[SyntheticShield]

Id have to look at an Explorer to be certain, but a lot of people seem to put then down on the frame rails. I put one in that location on a Ford Focus, so I feel confident in saying Im certain there is room in an Explorer. Below is a link to the install procedure for the Focus.

Too bad you arent closer, Id be more than willing to help out. Perhaps try looking at Amsoil's website, they have several vehicles listed there with locations that were used.


http://www.stormstrikes.com/ImageHost/AmsoilBypassInstall.pdf

 

[SyntheticShield]

Here's the link to Amsoil's website that offers a listing of various installs done, I did see one there for an Explorer. Dont know though if it will help you out, but you never know.


http://www.amsoil.com/bypassfilters/index.htm

 

[Y2KOTA]

This where I mount mine, it's not a ford but its a idea

 

[Y2KOTA]

This where I mount mine, it's not a ford but its a idea

(edit-deleted link for non sponsor Amsoil site)

[ January 03, 2005, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: Patman ]

 

[loudist]

Better look into the cost of Amsoil bypass filter replacement.
Ouch!

 

[msparks]

They are between $26 and $32 depending on size. This filter is only changed about once a year or longer if you like. I usually change mine around 18 months as it is still getting hot and flowing good oil.

(oil analysis will be the best to determine this)

 

[Gary Allan]

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Any ideas and/or suggestions?

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Some have just layed the unit on the top of the engine in a convenient place and wire tied it to something. You just can't think in conventional terms for "space".

Assuming you fasten it secure enough, it will be subjected to no more vibration than the remote mount on the engine block filter mount. Therefore any fears of fittings working loose are pretty much imaginary.

 

[olympic]

Check behind the bumper where it wraps around the sides of the truck. Most vehicles have a nice chunk of open space behind there. You'd have to remove the bumper and some plastic panels to gain access but it's not hard to do.

 

[aldive]

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Originally posted by SyntheticShield:
Too bad you arent closer, Id be more than willing to help out. Perhaps try looking at Amsoil's website, they have several vehicles listed there with locations that were used.


http://www.stormstrikes.com/ImageHost/AmsoilBypassInstall.pdf

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Thanks for the offer.

I just want to tell you the kink you provided is without a doubt the best installation guide I have ever seen. Thanks so much for posting.

 

[Mike_dup1]

I would suggest anyone installing one of these who lives in cold climate to try to mount the bypass not much higher than the stock oil filter mount. If you do, you could run into a problem where the oil will drain back after shutdown. When you go to start the vehicle the next am, it might take a few seconds for the oil to get to the engine (length of hose will impact this) and you could notice some engine noise. The use of a pre-oiler will negate this however.

This may not happen on all vehicles but could. I am talking from experience.

 

[wrangler]

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This may not happen on all vehicles but could. I am talking from experience.

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It happens to mine every time!

I personally think this happens to all but some do not realize it because their oil sending unit is installed before the filters not after. So the pressure gauge doesn't pick up on the lag...

 

[Gary Allan]

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This may not happen on all vehicles but could. I am talking from experience.

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I personally think this happens to all but some do not realize it because their oil sending unit is installed before the filters not after. So the pressure gauge doesn't pick up on the lag...

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Well, I think our jeeps are one of the few that actually have the sender before the filter (perhaps now they all do

) . At least all of my old cars (older V8s) had them up high. Mine drained forward and backward. First I installed check valves (sprung ball type) on the mount ..but the lines still emptied. Then I installed them on the filter adapter and that solved it.

There is no ADBV on the Amsoil bypass filter.

If this was a stand alone bypass ...I would think that the restriction of the filter would make filling it upon start up a fairly slow event. That is, I can't see it robbing enough oil flow to make noise ..except for the air that it's pushing out.

 

[Mike_dup1]

I omitted mentioning that this can happen on the Dual by-Pass, not the stand alone bypass which keeps the OEM filter in place and only siphons off a small amount of oil. Amsoil should mention this in the instructions.

This should not happen if the filter is at or lower than the stock filter location as the oil will not drain back, it will be at or near the lowest point.

I see many installations that are up in the engine compartment at the level of the intake. Those are the ones likely to give problems because of the increased time it takes for the oil to reach the engine . Instead of inches away from the bearings, you could be up to 5 ft or more depending on installation. The anti-drain back valve will hold the stock oil (if filter even has one that you use) in the filter but the hose will empty back to the pan leaving all that gap in the oil lines.