Thanks....

No Ea available for the By-Pass as of yet.

My next task is the change out the diff's and transfer case with the sever gear syn.

I'd be happy to share OA results as this will be my first time to use them. At what mileage are you going to test? And, what mileage are you chaging full-flow and by-pass?

I've changed the diffs and transfer case with the Amsoil Severe Gear. You'll need 5 quarts total. https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/svg.aspx

This may also come in handy! https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/g2039.aspx

I greased everything with the Series 2000 Racing Grease. 1 tube will do. https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/grg.aspx

My first OA will be at 12,500 with a FF filter change, and a by-pass filter change at 25K, unless the OA shows a need to change anything sooner.


koz

Thanks for the info. BTW, just spoke with my AMSOIL sponsor and he told me that they are coming out with an improved By-Pass filter in about 3 months. He said it has been several years in development. So, hope that helps if you're going to replace in the next quarter.

FIGURES!

Koz

Amsoiler installed onto remote by-pass kit.

Can also see the xtra bracket I added.

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Check out the UOA for an Explorer with the bypass set-up and over 20K mile on the current oil!

http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/...c;f=3;t=003212

Koz

I just wasted $$ by changing my oil at 10,000 miles. I'll tell you though, it sure was easy. No ramps, just slide under the skid plate to drop the oil from the oil pan. Then, I sit in front of the front bumper to change the filter.

To be safe about it, I fill the new oil filter with fresh oil. The bypass filter is changed every other time. It took about 8 quarts to refill the engine, what with all the oil in the other filter and hoses.

I used the new EAO15 filter this time. Amsoil says they will soon have a EAO bypass filter.

Just saw this.

http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/eabp.aspx

I'm most interested in the aspect of soot protection. Am I correct in thinking that soot is mostly what causes the change in color and smell in used oil?

I'm ordering one.

Looks like it is here at last. I think I'll swing by Amsoil and pick one up.

Picked one up this afternoon. Sure is easy to change filters with the bypass installed.

Has anyone ever tried the electric pump type of pre oiler? I'm considering a filter reloctaion kit and I started looking into prelubers/preoilers as well.

My cousin built his own preluber using a utility pump from an agriculture supplier. He drives a 3/4 ton 4x4 Ford van with a 460ci V8. The problem is that he has to manually hold the switch on until the oil pressure comes up.

So, like I said, has anyone tried out one of the electric prelubers?

Look at the picture in the above post!

https://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/amk.aspx

Koz

I looked at the picture and it's not exactly what I'm talking about.

The preluber from Amsoil is basically a pressurized tank that stores pressure from when your engine is running and then releases the pressure when you turn your ignition on before starting the engine next time.

I'm asking about the much more expensive pre-oilers that have electric pumps built into them.

Dana has one where the electric pump will turn on even while your engine is running if it senses a drop in oil pressure as well as pre-lubing your engine on startup. See link

http://www.dana.com/Automotive_Syste...tlubemain.aspx

I also found this one for almost $600. I couldn't find the price of the Dana preluber and I don't think I'll even ask.

http://www.enginegearonline.com/proilchsy1.html

I assume that no one around here has the pump type of pre-luber. It may be a bit accessive for a 4runner anyway. Most applications for this type of preluber seem to be large deisel engines.

what are the benefits of having one of these "By-pass"? Is there one available for 2k6 v6?

The main benefit is that you are increasing the filtering of your oil several x over that of a traditional "full-flow" oil filter. Hence, your oil remains cleaner. If you run synthetic, you can increase the drain intervals significantly.

I'm guessing there is one for your rig, check amsoil and do search for bypass oil filter on one of the interenet search engines.

Good Luck!

I know what you're talking about. A client of mine has one on his Dodge Ram w/the Cummins turbo diesel. It does have an electric pump which you will need to press a button to get it primed before circulating oil throughout the engine. If I remember correctly, he had to hold the button to operate the preluber for about 10-20 seconds before starting up the engine. I think he bought it for around $200-250. He gave me a brochure, but I don't remember the manufacturer. I didn't really considered getting one as I thought it was overkill, but seeing how a bunch of you guys having the bypass filter, I think I might get one also and add a preluber. The preluber is probably the best protection against engine wear, beside using synthetic oil and having a bypass filter setup.