Oil bypass kit installation location? Any advice appreciated.

[2013Sploder]

Greetings, brand newbie to site, first post here: 2013 Explorer, bought brand new, 20k miles on the clock currently, love it, overall. Planning on making last super long time, and willing to do best I can to accomplish that goal. Am very interested in installing an aftermarket oil bypass filtration system, am sold on the concept of cleaner oil being so much better for engine health and longevity than a mere stock oil filter can provide, and so am planning on installing one of the various aftermarket systems when it warms up this spring. Would have done it sooner, but have found extremely little info online regarding ideal/best location to actually install any of the various aftermarket kits available. Sure, I know these systems can be mounted a number of ways, but all of the mfrs pretty much just say "wherever there's room available." Joined this forum specifically for any help/info from anyone who has installed an oil bypass filter, just wondering where you installed it. Figured the smartest thing to do is to ask those with practical experience here, any insights you folks can provide is appreciate much, thanks!!!!

 

[Quicksilver]

Doesn't your Explorer already have an oil filter? I kid, I kid Ive seen those high capacity filters on diesel rigs and tho Ive not instaled one I do have a few cars with add on aftermarket oil coolers to keep temps down under extended WOT conditions. The easiset place Ive found is with an adaptor plate that goes under the oil filter. On the 3.5 Ecoboost motor tho,the filter is located in a 'cut out' area next to the oil pan,not sure if there is room for the hoses to exit and turn the corner to where you will mount the filters. If you havent selected the filter system yet,there's one thats advertised prominantly in "Diesel Power" magazine. Summit and Jegs both sell the oil filter relocation bypass adaptors.

 

[2013Sploder]

Great, thanks much. No, have not yet purchased the kit, looking over the various options, will be sure to check out the kit you mentioned as well. Mine is not the Ecoboost engine, just a plain jane, normally aspirated 3.5. Didn't want the Ecoboost, sure the performance of Ecoboost is terrific, but since longevity is my primary goal, decided to go the non-turbo route, as will surely be expensive to fix or replace, whenever that happens, even if the turbos last a long time. Fine with plain jane 3.5, dunno if the non-turbo engine oil filter is in same place as ecoboost, likely is, thanks again for the info!!!!

 

[Riley]

You might want to check with a dealer before you install one as they could void the warranty for any engine related issues. The stock oil system was designed for a certain pressure and capacity, with those systems you are adding additional lines that oil must be pumped through and could cause pressure loss to critical upper engine components. Sometimes more is not necessarily better. I think a good quality filter changed more often is a better and cheaper solution. The reason you don't see them on stock, street driven cars is they are not necessary.

 

[2013Sploder]

Appreciate the tip, checked with my dealer regarding any warranty issues, they said ok to install, will not void warranty, with one caveat regarding the installation process, that caveat being that installation can indeed void the warranty if the return line is drilled into the oil pan. So, simple solution, just draw off the oil for the kit from the oil pressure sending unit, filter through the bypass system, return elsewhere, just not the pan. Some of the aftermarket systems provide options to return the cleaned oil to the oil fill cap. Dealer says no problem if done this way, and talked to his wrenches regarding potential oil pressure issues or problems, explained what I was thinking about doing, and how, the wrenches say if drawn from sending unit, filtered through kit and returned back to the oil system, will not affect my oil pressure, no problems. Just no drilling the pan. I realize that installing a bypass kit may be overkill to some, but bought truck brand new, want it to last as long as possible. Worth dropping some loot and turning some wrenches, for me anyhow. Thanks for the tip though. Am still researching various kits, haven't installed one yet, but will, once warms up.

 

[Quicksilver]

The diesel guys running those high capacity filters go like 25K miles plus on oil changes. Apples to Oranges I know, just saying...

 

[2013Sploder]

Yep, exactly. While my "home base" is in FL, I'm working up north for past few years, turn my own wrenches whenever possible, and with the kit installation, am looking forward to changing my oil/stock filter just once a year, in springtime once warm enough to not freeze my tail off. Added benefit is that in between (soon) annual oil changes, I'll know that my oil should be nice and clean, far more so than just a stock/factory filter can provide. Just seems to make sense to me, as again longevity of my truck is my primary interest, and while some may say is overkill for a passenger vehicle, well, ok, fine, but I mean for a couple/few hundred bucks, can potentially make my vehicle last a lot longer than it may otherwise; when spending tens of thousands for a new vehicle, not going to argue with spending a bit more to protect my investment. Also do totally understand that my timing is dependent on oil pressure, hence my attempt to research this matter thoroughly so as not to disrupt that aspect. All depends on how the kit is actually installed. Am close to making a decision, still have a few months of cold to deal with while working up north, so am confident that with that free time, I'll research matters regarding the installation details for optimal results. In the meantime, just been changing oil and filter quite regularly, and running synth, factory spec weight. Thanks for the tips, keep em coming!

 

[TRAIL BOSS]

I don't know about locating the bypass on the explorer but for bypass systems there is none better than AMSOIL. The AMSOIL Single Remote Bypass Kit
BMK 21 Allows for plumbing between your pressure sending unit and return though fill cap as you have described. The alternative AMSOIL Dual Remote Bypass BMK23 incorporates a bypass filter and Provides for relocating the factory full flow filter location. An adapter plate is used to return the oil at the factory filter mount location, making it easier to service both filters. If you have questions you can contact me at trailboss@worldsbestsyn.com