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Originally Posted by Diseasel300
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If you're changing the oil on a regular schedule, just keep doing that. Any difference in longevity of the engine (if even measurable) will be grossly offset by the extra time/money/BS you spent on a bypass oil system that is absolutely unnecessary.
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The research and evidence shows the benefit of bypass oil filtration when the bypass filter is down to like the 2-5 micron level. I have not read of anyone refuting the evidence.
Also say after your initial setup you pay say $35 for an Amsoil filter. You don't. You don't need to change it with every Oil Change. When the Engine Oil is nice and hot you simply feel the Oil Return Hose on the bypass system and if it is cool to the touch you know the filter needs changing.
Personally I don't have the funds to have Oil analysis's done to prove a point and to know how many miles you can get before you absolutely need an oil change. I would rather use the money to just change the oil.
People that have fleets of vehicles reap a good benefit from not have to change the Oil as frequently. They are not paying for the new Oil and they are not paying the Mechanic to change the oil and they are not having to dispose of the used Oil; all of those not as often. It saves them money and as a bonus they get less wear on the Engine.
Personally I had no thought about installing a bypass oil filter system. But, in my case I had already drilled out my Oil Filer Cap for a fitting to install a test gauge and at one time I had a low oil pressure alarm (stopped working and never fixed it). So for me all I really needed to do was find some place for the Oil to return.