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03-15-2004, 10:17 AM
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Bypass oil filtration - is it as good as they say?
I have heard claims that if a bypass filter (toilet roll type) is used, eg Framm, then you never need to change the oil of replace the full flow filter ever again.
There is one made in Western Australia, the 4M, or Mil-Mac. The proprietor has a 300D with >600 000km on the clock, with no overhaul. As a Skeptic from way back I doubt these claims, but does anyone here have any real life experience with these units?
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Tony from West Oz. Fatmobile 3 84 300D 295kkm Silver grey/Blue int. 2 tank WVO - Recipient of TurboDesel engine. Josephine '82 300D 390kkm White/Palamino int. Elizabeth '81 280E, sporting a '79 300D engine. Lucille '87 W124 300D non-turbo 6 cylinder OM603, Pearl Grey with light grey interior Various parts cars including 280E, 230C & 300D in various states of disassembly. Last edited by TonyFromWestOz; 03-15-2004 at 10:35 AM. 
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03-15-2004, 11:04 AM
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Yes, bypass filters can work really well depending on the type you have. You still have to replace the full flow however..... usually can go for the longest recommended change interval on it. And the oil has to be monitored if you aren't going to change it.... it may stay clean but the additives can still wear out. I had a bypass on my truck (Oilguard) which worked really well according to the oil analysis, I took it off a while back because I have other warranty issues and don't want to be denied because it isn't totally stock. 600,000km on a 300D with no overhaul isn't all that much if the oil is changed or kept clean however. (Ok, it's a lot, but not unheard of.)
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1985 300D Turbo ~225k 2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k 1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k Last edited by Wasuchi; 03-15-2004 at 11:12 AM.
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