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SpyderTB
11-18-2007, 09:43 PM
i have been reading up on the FS-2500 by pass filter does anybody have one or any bypass filter. If so does it work like it states and will it prolong the life of my oil and my engine?

TravisG
11-18-2007, 10:33 PM
I have one on my new to me 2002. Their website says you can run the oil almost 10k before an oil change. The only problem is that I was not changing my oil 'til 10k on my old '97. (Schaeffer 7000 semi synthetic) I have only run about 8k through this filter. I sampled it at 6k and the oil was fine, so I will keep running it and see how long I can go until I have to change it all. BTW I get my oil sampled at Blackstone and they said that they relly like to see trucks running bypass systems if that helps at all.

SpyderTB
11-19-2007, 05:21 AM
On the fs2500 web site it states that you have to change their bypass filter at every 10,000 miles not the oil. But they say reg oil you can get 40-60K miles before oil change and synthetic you can get more

http://www.fs2500filter.com/index.htm

http://filtrationsolutionsww.com/

2rowdy
11-19-2007, 09:30 AM
I have one installed and just fixing to come up on the first 5,000 miles. I'm going to send off oil samples to blackstone and change everything (all fluids and filters). Then hope for 30,000 or so out of it, per complete change.

4x4dually
11-19-2007, 10:04 AM
I want one. I change my oil ever 10K whether it needs it or not. :D I'm sure the bypass will help, not sure how much, but I would really like to try one when I get a birthday or something special where I can drop some cash.

Burner
11-19-2007, 12:33 PM
We have a vendor here that sells the fs2500 systems, PCD Performance. Give a supporting vendor a shot.

4x4dually
11-19-2007, 12:35 PM
We have a vendor here that sells the fs2500 systems, PCD Performance. Give a supporting vendor a shot.

Absolutely...when the time comes.

SpyderTB
11-19-2007, 09:15 PM
who is the vender and what site does he operate from?

TravisG
11-19-2007, 09:43 PM
Thanks Spyder I just noticed that! Its amazing what happens when you read stuff the second time. I will let you know how it looks when I get up to 10k, and go from there I guess.

SpyderTB
11-20-2007, 05:29 AM
Dont worry about it TravisG i can't remember to may things so i have to read it over and over to remember but when i do that i dont forget. There is a video on one of those sites that shows you i filtering out stuff and what a regular oil filter filters out... big difference.

Burner
11-20-2007, 08:27 AM
who is the vender and what site does he operate from?


Go to the Vedor list here @ Competition Diesel and you'll find PCD Performance.

PCD Performance - Diesel Performance Parts - Home (http://www.pcdperformance.com/index.html)

THEKIDFAN
11-20-2007, 08:57 PM
To those that use the fs-2500 can you tell a diff in the oil? They claim it won't turn black as fast!

TravisG
11-20-2007, 09:57 PM
Mine did not turn black right away like it did on my 'ol 12 valve, but after 8k on it the oil is black now. It will be pretty close to time to sample the oil again soon. When that happens I will let you guys know how it goes.

2rowdy
11-21-2007, 09:17 AM
Mine turned black right away. Not as black as before. I saved a paper towel I checked it a 1000 miles with compared to 1000 miles with the fs-2500.Maybe wishful thinking. I think thats just the nature of the beast with these 6.7ltrs. I will sending samples it looks like next week.

SpyderTB
11-21-2007, 09:48 PM
Amsoil has a ton of good products and are well known. i found on there site a bypass filter that they have and on that site i put here there is a fitment charts and alot of info about their filter.. not as costly but a very good company so i trust them a bit more than the FS-2500


https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/bf.aspx

4x4dually
11-26-2007, 08:21 AM
Wow! Thanks for that post! The Amsoil looks like a better deal. With the BMK-15Ea I can remote mount my full flow filter and the bypass filter with the same kit and it just screws on. No drilling or tapping...unless I ain't found it yet. I'm gonna look into this one. I got Christmas money comin'!!!! :D

BMK15EA Cummins Engine Dual Remote Kit - EAO26 & EABP100 (1 kit) - 2004 and Newer Use BMK11

$235.00

Burner
11-26-2007, 11:31 AM
It's all about the filters. Read up and see which one does what. You'd be surprised how soot will coagulate in the system and yet disperse and slip through most filters.

PCD Performance
11-26-2007, 05:17 PM
A Few Things To Think About,

Amsoil Interupts The Factory Oil Circuit, So If The Bypass Gets Clogged With Soot You Loose Volume And Pressure, Fs 2500 Is A True Bypass It Does Not Interupt The Factory Oil Circuit, IT Can Clog Completely And You Still Have Factory Oiling, Amsoil Test Are Based On The Double Element Over The Road Filter, Not A Light Truck Unit, Amsoil Is Less Effecient And Is Less Than 90%.

Any Questions?????????

dfranks
11-27-2007, 06:42 AM
I use the oilguard bypass it works the same as the fs 2500, I ran a full year and 20k miles on it before I changed the oil and filter. On my last OA Blackstone said I could run longer,that the iron count was a little high (generally found in higher mileage oil) but the TBN was still well over 7.6 and the silica levels were still at 3ppm. This is all due to running a good quality bypass system with good oil.

4x4dually
11-27-2007, 07:51 AM
I just started reading the oilguard website to learn about it. It shows to be "third party tested". Funny thing here, I used to work for Fluid Technologies, Inc the folks that did the testing. Nothing better than an inside connection for good information! :D They are just down the road.

http://www.oilguard.com/Merchant4/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=mtm&Product_Code=EPS-20-DC&Category_Code=dodge1

4x4dually
11-27-2007, 08:49 AM
I wonder if the oilguard by-pass filter will screw on the amsoil dual remote block? I like the dual remote block but I think the oilguard filter would be better after probing through the data. Amsoil is pretty vauge when it comes to details.

SpyderTB
11-29-2007, 04:45 AM
there is so many bypass filters from fs2500 oilguard and amsoil i have found another but cant find its website..............which one to get

SpyderTB
01-03-2008, 04:33 PM
from reading all the websites from their manufacturers i feel the FS-2500 is the best does anybody have one or have insite on where it mounts on an 03 cummins. Also if anyone has one does it really filter the oil like it says?

Burner
01-03-2008, 04:48 PM
I have one new in the box, send pm.

2rowdy
01-04-2008, 01:50 PM
I changed my oil and sent off for an analysis to blackstone labs at 6000 miles. The oil was black as coal. The sample came back in great shape. They said I could extend my interval farther. I am going to go about 8000 miles this time. I know the book say 7500 miles but I am going to slowly try to extend. It might cost alittle more in short term, but I'll have piece of mind.

Abrannan19
01-04-2008, 02:29 PM
does it make any difference what type of motor mods that you have on the truck with how far you can go on an oil change? I know I had kinda sootie oil they last time i changed it at 10k..I may need to invest in the bypass..I know I need to but i need some $$.

DennisM
01-04-2008, 03:04 PM
The guys here at the shop change theirs about every 7000 miles. Barry's 03 dodge, Matt's 12V. These 2 are high HP modded to the nutz trucks. If you are lightly modded you may be able to go longer but I would get oil analysis done just to double check.

Abrannan19
01-04-2008, 03:12 PM
im no crazy hp..but I am descent hp..I am going 10k on valvoline premium blue extreme 5w40..If I could go 15k or maybe even 20 it wouldn't take long to re coop the money for the bypass..

how much HP are you talkin about Dennis?

DennisM
01-04-2008, 03:19 PM
You could, just be sure to get an oil analysis done to be safe.

Barry's 03 is at about 700 rwhp I think and the 12V was last dyno'd at over 900 rwhp. There is a great you tube vid of the 12v blowing up on Maddog's dyno this past summer. LOL Matt hit 125 psi and sprayed 2 shots of nitrous....kaboom!! haha Funny vid a good learning tool :)

Abrannan19
01-04-2008, 03:30 PM
ok..thanks for the info..I am no where near that..438 with no nos..so I should be fine..I have the kits from blackstone..but forgot about it they last oil change..

Joe Diesel
01-29-2008, 10:19 AM
on the FS2500 is there any fleetguard or other filter that will do the job? instead of getting the filters from FS??

ramtough01
03-10-2008, 08:34 PM
i am looking into getting this for my truck if you call them this week they told me they have a deal going till the end of the week when i get my next pay check i am going to order it

TravisG
03-15-2008, 12:27 PM
I just got my latest report back. With 15,118 miles on the oil the tbn was still good at 5.2. I would post the report on here but I don't want all my personal stuff out there ya know.

I talked to a girl Filtration Solutions and she said most truck running a semi-synthetic like me could go around 40k. so we will have to wait and see. I have been sampling every 5000 miles and changing the filter every 10k.

Dodgentwo
08-02-2008, 10:11 PM
I just started reading the oilguard website to learn about it. It shows to be "third party tested". Funny thing here, I used to work for Fluid Technologies, Inc the folks that did the testing. Nothing better than an inside connection for good information! :D They are just down the road.

http://www.oilguard.com/Merchant4/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=mtm&Product_Code=EPS-20-DC&Category_Code=dodge1


Fs-2500 is "third party tested" as well