amsoil bypass

[padodgeram]

Would it be worth while to get amsoil bypass setup on my dodge ram 4x4 with 5.2L 109,000 miles.. been using amsoil for 2 years i just wonder if it be worth the money ? and i was thinking of using the bk13 setup ? new to the forum...

 

[LateArrivalforLSU]

Bypass filtration is always worth it IMO. I'd recommend the stand alone BMK-11 before a dual remote any day of the week.

 

[TimVipond]

I think the most important filter is the air filter. Are you running the Amsoil EaA air filter? Next up would be the full flow oil filter. Are you running the EaO oil filter? With these two filters, you will have filtration better than anything that was available in the recent past(including many bypass filtration systems). The ultimate would be the Amsoil Bypass filtration, but it ain't cheap. I think it would be worth it if it was a new truck with a huge oil capacity, wanted extended oil change intervals (up to 100,000 miles verified with UOA)and you were going to run it a million miles.

 

[padodgeram]

well im plainning on keeping her for a long time... and yes im running the EAO oil filter , EAa air filter.. Thanks for the responce !!!

 

[Dick in Falls Church]

If you are running 40-50,000 miles a year, then a bypass filter would probably make sense. If you are running industrial or commercial equipment 30-40 hours per week, then a bypass setup would probably make sense. If you are running a commercial fleet, and willing to take oil samples, then bypass setups would make sense. If you are running one or more diesels, bypass filters make a lot of sense.
If you are running 20-25,000 miles a year, personal vehicle, be it a Dodge or Honda, and using AMSOIL with AMSOIL air and oil filters, it is probably not a good economical choice to put on a bypass setup (unless you are a dealer and want to show it off as a sales tool). You can almost change oil and filter for the cost of oil analysis and filter plus makeup oil cost. Not to say that taking an oil sample from time to time isn't a good idea anyhow.

 

[Gary Allan]

The value of bypass filtration does get reduced if you're not in one of the situations that you described, ****. Outside of those envelopes you're only realizing the benefits of a finer level of filtration. This is harder to quantify in terms of cost:benefit since the engines that they're typically installed on are more likely to be retired due to the rest of the vehicle falling apart ..or getting totaled in a crash before they ever fail due to lubrication issues. Now the condition that they're in when they retire can vary ..but it's obviously a very broad span of condition before the difference is either perceivable ..or getting to the point where the consumer is likely to retire the engine/vehicle due to poor service.

Most of us here on the board shall retire the cleanest and least worn engines in the junkyard.

 

[Steve S]

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If you are running 40-50,000 miles a year, then a bypass filter would probably make sense. If you are running industrial or commercial equipment 30-40 hours per week, then a bypass setup would probably make sense. If you are running a commercial fleet, and willing to take oil samples, then bypass setups would make sense. If you are running one or more diesels, bypass filters make a lot of sense.
If you are running 20-25,000 miles a year, personal vehicle, be it a Dodge or Honda, and using AMSOIL with AMSOIL air and oil filters, it is probably not a good economical choice to put on a bypass setup (unless you are a dealer and want to show it off as a sales tool). You can almost change oil and filter for the cost of oil analysis and filter plus makeup oil cost. Not to say that taking an oil sample from time to time isn't a good idea anyhow.

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**** excellent answer.

 

[LargeCarManX2]

If your using the Eao fullflow, your really good to go with this setup. Bypass is better, but in your case not needed.

But if you really want to....go for it...I did on my 5.2 in my Fury. I leave it on until it does not filter anymore before I replace it.