I did some reading on bypass filters a while ago and thought it sounded like a pretty good idea, so I thought I'd make a post to see if anyone here is running one, and what their experiences are.

I saw where someone is actually using toilet paper for filter cartidges?!?

 

It's great for removing crap from stuff. LOL

Really, I'm going to watch this thread, that's the next thing to do this week, I hope.

 

I just put on the Amsoil dual bypass oil fiter, but don't have any results yet. The bypass does filter down to 2 micron so I don't see how that can be a bad thing! The toilet paper rool filter is a real product here: http://www.bypassfilter.com/MotorGuardFilters.htm and they have been used for decades.

 

I run the Oil Guard EPS-20-PSD-73L, 1 micron filtration, by-pass filter system. It comes with all of the fittings, hose, brakect, and insturctions. Easy installation, good directions (even color pictures).

They are a Site Sponsor and right now they are on sale for 10% off ($187.20) through the 15th of July.

 

I got an Amsoil dual filter bypass kit. With Amsoil Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy-Duty Diesel oil . It keeps the oil from get to thick.

 

Ditto...

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(Hit "Next" in uppper right hand corner)

 

Check out all my Motorguard filters in my gallery(or click the links in my signature). Great stuff. CHEAP elements. If u decide to run bio-diesel the filters will pick up all the diesel fuel byproducts cleaned out by the bio.
Nut

 

I put the oil guard on mine about 2 weeks ago (yes I bought it before the sale, oh well). I like it but won't know how well it works for 10-15k.
Joe

 

I've also got an oil guard on mine. Been very happy with it. Tough unit made of all metal construction. So far, all my UOA's have come back with very good results.

 

I am going to get the Amsoil dual-bypass filter setup and their oil as well
where are you in N. IL?
I and a few other SD owners are in the far west burbs!

 

I have the Oil Guard unit also and it works great. Great insurance...

 

i have amsoil dual remote bypass filter, i'v never had uoa, but i've been going 10k on each oil change with 225k mi on her and no problems yet

 

where did you mount yours?
pics?

 

i mounted it on the inside of the drivers side frame rail. the filters sit right in between the front driveshaft and the tranny. i had a bracket fabricated and attached it using the bolts for the fuel pump bracket.
i could take some pics, but i don't know how to upload them.

 

I bought a bypass filter setup from Tymar. I've only had it on for about 2,500 miles.

So far -

Stock power setting, no bypass filter - engine oil stayed clean up to about 3,000 miles, then started getting dark.

DP Tuner 40hp/80hp mixed usage, no bypass filter - engine oil started getting dark by 500 miles. By 3,000 miles, oil was very dark gray, though not as black as oil from a bigrig - or the oil from my brother's Cat 3208 powered truck.

DP Tuner 40hp/80hp mixed usage with bypass filter - at 2,500 miles, the Schaeffer oil is still about as green as when I poured it out of the bottle - there is only the slightest hint of gray to it.

In 500 miles, I'm going to replace the bypass filter and send a sample of oil to Blackstone. Then I will really know how well it is working.