Are bypass oil filters worth it?
Having a bypass filtration system installed increases the overall sump size of the engine, helping dilute the concentration of metals in the oil. Oil does not wear out. Its usefulness is limited only by contamination. Bypass filtration removes or dilutes many of those contaminants.
Who makes bypass oil filters?
AMSOIL Ea®
AMSOIL Ea® Bypass Oil Filter They draw approximately 10 percent of the oil pump’s capacity at any one time and trap the extremely small, wear-causing contaminants that full-flow filters can’t remove. AMSOIL Ea Bypass Filters have an efficiency of 98.7 percent at two microns.
When the filtering element in a bypass filter is full the filter does not allow fuel oil to pass through?
The Bypass-Relief-Valve is designed with a preset opening pressure to allow free flow of oil when the filter gets clogged and the lubricant is unable to flow through the filter’s media. Without a bypass valve or if the valve doesn’t open properly, pressure could build up causing the filter to burst and the oil to leak.
What are the two types of oil filters?
Let’s take a look at some common types of oil filters and how they differ.
- Full-Flow Oil Filter. This choice is also known as a primary oil filter, and it’s widely used by many carmakers.
- Secondary Oil Filter.
- Cartridge Oil Filter.
- Spin-On Oil Filter.
- Spinner Oil Filter.
- Magnetic Oil Filter.
Can you use different oil filters?
You will want to check with your vehicle’s manufacturer to make sure, but typically any automotive filters that are made for modern vehicles can be used with any type of oil. Every major motor oil manufacturer says you do not need a special or different oil filter when using synthetic oil.
How does a by pass oil filter work?
By-pass oil filters are capable of removing contaminants in the 1 to 2 micron range. By-pass filter systems use a much denser filter media and draws the oil through at a very slow rate for exceptionally thorough filtration. These systems work in conjunction with a full-flow oil filter.
Can a bypass filter be prefilled with oil?
Once the head is mounted, thread on the bypass filter. If possible, fill the filter with motor oil first. Horizontally mounted filters may not allow for prefilling with oil. Using a dab of clean oil, lubricate the filter gasket. Spin it on and tighten it per the instructions on the label.
How does a bypass filter work on an AMSOIL truck?
The system draws oil from the full-flow oil filter location and returns it through the filler neck. While the oil is draining, identify a good location on the truck to mount the filter head onto which the bypass filter threads. Look for a location that will keep the filter out of harm’s way.
When does an oil filter need to be opened?
An oil filter’s by-pass pressure valve is an internal mechanism that opens up if the oil pressure becomes too high. This pressure-relief valve opens either during cold starts when the oil is thick or in the event that the filter is plugged with debris.