Bypass filtration
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Bypass filtration
Hello all, I am seriously considering an Oilguard bypass filtration system and wanted to ask the bypass veterans approximately how many more miles do you get on an oil change before and after this system was installed?
any pre and post Blackstone reports would aslo be helpful information as well.
Thanks in advance.
btw - Love my new truck. Just got the break-in oil at 1038 mi, put in 13.5 qt of delo 400. Seems a little louder with the Delo and a little longer to warm up but its starting to get colder here in MI too so that was probably a large factor.
Filter1.com-good deal on filters (11.44) but I see oilguard has them for $10.
Maybe my purchase from oilguard will include filters too.
any pre and post Blackstone reports would aslo be helpful information as well.
Thanks in advance.
btw - Love my new truck. Just got the break-in oil at 1038 mi, put in 13.5 qt of delo 400. Seems a little louder with the Delo and a little longer to warm up but its starting to get colder here in MI too so that was probably a large factor.
Filter1.com-good deal on filters (11.44) but I see oilguard has them for $10.
Maybe my purchase from oilguard will include filters too.
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I know many disagree with me, I change my OilGuard every other time I change my oil at 3500 miles I run synthetics.....not suggested interval…just my way.
I get my filters from OilGuard also
I get my filters from OilGuard also
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I would love to run synthetic in this truck right now but have seen some posts against doing so until a little further along in the break-in. I actually run Royal Purple in my Grand Cherokee and am really happy with it. I think its a bit too expensive at 13.5 qts but if the bypass filter would extend the oil change intervals I might consider it. I do intend to run at the least, Rotella synthetic.
This being my first owned diesel and first "new" vehicle I want to give it the best break in possible and do everything I can to get the mythical 500,000.
Tim, do I understand correctly that you change at 3500 miles reguardless? That is how I was raised, change the oil at 3000 mile no matter what. But, I also came from a family that had never heard of oil analysis. I actually hadn't heard of it until I started reading on FTE. Anywho, I'm taking that "first step on unknown ice" in the idea of extending my oil change intervals. Thats one thing I like about this site, so many people sharing their experiences and knowledge.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
This being my first owned diesel and first "new" vehicle I want to give it the best break in possible and do everything I can to get the mythical 500,000.
Tim, do I understand correctly that you change at 3500 miles reguardless? That is how I was raised, change the oil at 3000 mile no matter what. But, I also came from a family that had never heard of oil analysis. I actually hadn't heard of it until I started reading on FTE. Anywho, I'm taking that "first step on unknown ice" in the idea of extending my oil change intervals. Thats one thing I like about this site, so many people sharing their experiences and knowledge.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
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just another quick question, as far as the oil viscosity is concerned, I have seen most manufacturers 15W40 but have not seen (haven't looked) any 10w30 or 10w40's. Any recomendations?
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oil analysis has been around for a long time. It is common practice on aircraft engines for obvious reasons. Analysis can spot a failing engine before it fails. Big fleets often use it for the same reason.
With an engine as expensive as these, it is worth it. I used analysis during the break in. I'll do another at 30,000.
With an engine as expensive as these, it is worth it. I used analysis during the break in. I'll do another at 30,000.
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How much does this analysis cost? I know that the main reason for oil change is contamination and that the oil doesn't break down as quickly as it is contaminated, expecially in diesels from soot. That is supposed to be the great benefit to a bypass system, contamination decrease and that synthetics prolong the life of the oil as far as losing viscosity and lubrication properties. I am trying to determine if you can extend change intervals long enough to pay for the syn. oil and bypass system which is quite a high cost. If you do only the filtration how long could a conventional oil last without breakdown? Just a few questions, thanks for any info guys, Mat.
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One other question. All diesels will have some contamination of the oil from diesel itself. Is there a bypass system that filters that out also, or do you have to rely on the analysis to catch the amount you are leaking into the oil? Then set your change intervals to mediate the amount of diesel contamination versus breakdown?
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Me1mckee,
I used blackstone labs for my oil analysis, as like a lot of other people here at FTE. It costs $20.00 and is well worth it. If you go to there web site you can get them to send you a containor and mailing label free of charge.
John
I used blackstone labs for my oil analysis, as like a lot of other people here at FTE. It costs $20.00 and is well worth it. If you go to there web site you can get them to send you a containor and mailing label free of charge.
John
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Originally Posted by me1mckee
One other question. All diesels will have some contamination of the oil from diesel itself. Is there a bypass system that filters that out also, or do you have to rely on the analysis to catch the amount you are leaking into the oil? Then set your change intervals to mediate the amount of diesel contamination versus breakdown?
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Originally Posted by simpleman
Hello all, I am seriously considering an Oilguard bypass filtration system and wanted to ask the bypass veterans approximately how many more miles do you get on an oil change before and after this system was installed?
any pre and post Blackstone reports would aslo be helpful information as well.
Thanks in advance.
btw - Love my new truck. Just got the break-in oil at 1038 mi, put in 13.5 qt of delo 400. Seems a little louder with the Delo and a little longer to warm up but its starting to get colder here in MI too so that was probably a large factor.
Filter1.com-good deal on filters (11.44) but I see oilguard has them for $10.
Maybe my purchase from oilguard will include filters too.
any pre and post Blackstone reports would aslo be helpful information as well.
Thanks in advance.
btw - Love my new truck. Just got the break-in oil at 1038 mi, put in 13.5 qt of delo 400. Seems a little louder with the Delo and a little longer to warm up but its starting to get colder here in MI too so that was probably a large factor.
Filter1.com-good deal on filters (11.44) but I see oilguard has them for $10.
Maybe my purchase from oilguard will include filters too.
I have about 1200 miles on my 05 with OilGuard bypass and one oil change with Blackstone analysis. I am really happy with the OilGuard filter system. It is well built, looks very professional and easy to install. I recommend specifying that you want about 14 feet of oil line otherwise you will get 10 feet and that might restrict your mounting location. Mine is on the outside of the frame rail under the passenger floorboard. I did not even need to drill hols so the project took about 30 minutes.
Now, as far as the Blackstone analysis went, they said my engine was doing great with nothing abnormal. It was wearing the same as an engine with more miles on it (in other words, they found fewer wear materials in the oil than would be expected at my milage).
Best of luck! Mark at OilGuard will take good care of you and he is a site sponsor.
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Hey guys, thanks for the info, I am not positive yet but I think I will be going with the bypass filter system. Bottom line, I want to to everything possible to make this truck last. I want to get every last cent back out of it.