Bypass Filter Options?

[SteveD2]

OK, I'm looking for bypass filter options...

I own an Amsoil, but I'm not impressed...the EaBPs don't work as good as the BEs IMO...and at $40/filter, I'd expect them to be better. I'm not happy with their service either.

Looking at the Frantz, 3k filter changes...I drive cross country, that would mean changing the filter going out and coming back. I average around 50k a year (16 filter changes)...and my current filter mount location isn't "nice" for a frequent change.

The GulfCoast is just too much $$$...the Spinner II seems to complicated and not really that good...it is also expensive...

The MotorGuard seems like a good unit, but then we are back to 3k changes...and location.

The Hastings/Baldwins...can't get a solid rating on them, even their reps seemingly pass out conflictingly info...If I go this route, I'd probably buy a double filter head and run a them in parallel because of their size.

My other choice is to "make" a bypass. I know I can find hydraulic filters rated at 1 micron at 95% efficiency and they are Fleetguard. I can also get them locally (no more Amsoil ordering)...and there are a lot of alternatives.

Am I missing any? Any other options?

steved

 

[unDummy]

Tons of options. With bypass, to go longer on an element means you want the biggest element possible.
Visit the truck salvage yard and ebay.

Harvard, Luber-finer,... canisters can be found. Look for something in the 500-750 size range. This way, you'll get some time on the element before having to change it.

Frantz triple roll canisters show up every now and then. These hold 3-TP rolls so you won't have to change them as often.

Another option is to parallel manifold those Frantz or Motor-guard bypass. Use 2-4 of these and you should be able to run 2-4 times as long before buying the 4-pack of Scotts!

There's a luber-finer 500ct on ebay now for $70. Ebay # 130091964561
Luber-finer info:
http://www.colorfil.com/Omnis/Hardware.PDF

Harvard info:
http://www.harvardcorp.com/housings.php

Racor info: 820-825
http://www.parker.com/racor/pdf/7480G/pdf/Section06.pdf

The question is "how much room do you have"? and how big do you want to go? application?

I would think that simply adding the cellulose TP-filter after the amsoil(in series) would catch whatever if being missed by the amsoil. And, the TP should last much longer since the Amsoil is catching all the bigger stuff.

Kleenoil, EnviroKleen, Triple-R, Fs-2500, Puradyn,.... are also worth looking into. The FS2500 have been on ebay non-stop for the past 6 months.

 

[SteveD2]

I am trying to stay with something "popular" to make sure obtaining filters wouldn't be an issue down the road...I avoided the Triple-R filters because I had never heard of them before...

I have a lot of room under there...I could easily go 3 times larger than the Amsoil I currently run. I really want to get away from the Amsoil setup. For the most part, room for fitment isn't a problem...

I pinged the auction with the Luber-finer for a element number so I can make sure it is still supported...that looks like a good size...

A paper towel filter would be ideal, but are too expensive...

steved

 

[Dick in Falls Church]

Just out of curiosity, what about the EaOBP isn't as good as the BF?

 

[Dick in Falls Church]

Never mind--found your comments on another thread--

 

[SteveD2]

I found that Luber-Finer has a bypass similar to the Amsoil, so that's the route I'm going to try...a little expensive, but I feel they will work good in my application.

steved

 

[Steve S]

Just run synthetic oil .What is the need for a bypass?

 

[Steve S]

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Just run synthetic oil .What is the need for a bypass?

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For a diesel a different answer is needed.Try a Harvard.