Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins Diesel Oil Bypass Amsoil BMK21 Install

[@robleo69]

I've been a Amsoil dealer and user since 1975 on everything I own needing lubrication. 2005 Ram 3500 5.9 377K, 475K on my 1995 GMC Suburban K2500 6.5, 227K on my 2013 MB Sprinter 3.0 L Never used the bypass although I should to save money but as a dealer I save $$ over retail and change my filters (2Um fuel too) every 10 to 15K. Excellent video.

[@TheTunerdude]

thanks

[@bobhobe6511]

Bad move to Teflon tape the AN fittings. the AN fitting dose not need the tape and can lead to leaks down the road.

[@TD_YT066]

The tape was only on the NPT side from what I could see, not on the flare. Now since he is using AN fittings, I'd prefer using safety wired ones, but then you won't be using their fittings or hose. (at least on the pressure side)

[@alanosborne1947]

I like your filter location choice but drilling into the frame puzzled me. Why not make a bracket utilizing the existing frame holes? I was always told drilling into the frame which is a tempered steel weakens that area around the drilled hole. What are your thoughts?

[@brandonrasmussen6692]

It won't hert it if it's in the front of the truck , dodge frames uses different steel from from to back middle being strongest , a lil bolt hole in the front won't hert

[@jimmystark3643]

Why do people use teflon tape on a flare fitting when it's self sealing?

[@tattooedmillionair]

is it a npt thread for certain? (i am just going by this video, have never actually handled one of these kits)

[@broskis80]

Coz 99% does it for money with no clue what they do.

[@wayneowen5864]

First off you must realize, this filtration system is not a specific system for the Cummins engine. It is a "universal" kit that can be used on any vehicle. The other thing that you should realize is the fact that the system has a restriction built into filter head that restricts the flow of oil thru the system to around 6 quarts/5 minutes. The return line from the by-pass filter element has no pressure, as the end of the line is completely open thereby no pressure on the that line, so the only line that really has oil pressure is the one that feeds the b-pass filter element. Having installed over 100 f these units on various vehicles including the Cummins application, I have never seen or heard of ANY failures.

[@anythingadrenaline4515]

wayne Owen so what EXACTLY does he this do? Is have a 2nd Gen 5.9 Cummins coming up on 150k miles. Would this kit be beneficial? Or waste?

[@ishunu]

@wayne Owen have you ever installed one on a 2018 Chevy Colorado 2.8l it has the cartridge style oil filter with plastic housing

[@Builttobeat]

@@anythingadrenaline4515 it filters oil of any particulates less the 20 microns but larger then 2 microns, factory filters only clean down to about 20 microns which will still break the motor down overtime, essentially this system helps extend the motors lifespan

[@scottdowney4318]

its certainly a good idea. you can also run lf9028 or bd7317, both are dual flow bypass type designs in a single filter.

[@Yukonjackman1]

I run a cooling filter, amazing the stuff it caught i just installed a new jasper 5.9 so will change that filter in the next few days

[@richardwieler4549]

What year is your truck ?ordering my own kit and my oil fill cap is different apparently for this kit

[@bigdawgfan72]

So after almost a year, how is the system holding up? Would you do it again?

[@ernestoluzan]

I’d like to know also with some oil analysis reports.

[@TheTunerdude]

@@ernestoluzan just did new kit on my 2500 with analysis

[@ernestoluzan]

@@TheTunerdude can you share some data?

[@ernestoluzan]

@@TheTunerdude checkin in again, did you post any videos on the analysis data ?

[@bluntman99999]

I'd suggest using Teflon paste, it's a lot easier to use an last longer.

[@meseahunt]

good job thanks, going to look at my 6.7 to see if i have that much room in the wheel well? gonna need to fab a bracket i guess? 🤠

[@raymondlanier1112]

you didnt remove the brass fitting from the housing before screwing on the filter

[@joefrazier6728]

I'm try to do this same set up. Doesn't the wheel well liner hit the filter? I have almost the same mounting bracket and putting it in this location make the liner bulge out some.

[@robertheintz8017]

That is nice work on the fabrication.

[@mattbob6350]

Well that’s about the dumbest place to put a oil filter.

[@MasterBuilderofTruth]

Does it retain original filter ?

[@giovannibandy5452]

Can you fit a cat oil filter on this kit?

[@DeltaCo7175]

Not a $100 bucks anymore try $300 plus !!

[@mrsengng2010]

The supply line is from the oil filter port. Where did you put the full flow oil filter? Do you run it only with the bypass filter without the full flow filter? Thanks for I'm interested in installing this unit on my Camry.

[@TheTunerdude]

2 different situations. the camry would use amsoils dual by pass unit. this is a secondary

[@notsogreat123]

There seems to be 100's of these bypass installs on youtube. But very few results videos. The one or two results videos I've seen didn't seem to be very good. The oil stayed jet black. So until I see more positive results I'm voting no on this one.

[@walterk1221]

Why not keep it simple and not introduce potential failure mechanisms by using a LF9028 from Cummins Filtration aka Fleetguard? Full flow and bypass in a single canister, no extra oil lines, and it is an OEM product. The only caveat: the LF9028 is not on *Dodge* approved filter list; if you are out of warranty then no worries.

[@1gr8oil]

The AMSOIL by-pass elements are rated as 98.7% EFFICIENT @ 2 MICRON as per ISO 4548-12. I highly doubt the LF9028 could produce those kinds of filtration numbers, since it is both a by-pass and a "FULL-FLOW filter.

[@walterk1221]

Yes, the Amsoil element has impressive advertised specs. I don't dispute the advertisement. I advocate the retention of simplicity and reliability by not introduction of extraneous plumbing in a system as crucial as the lube oil system. Additionally, Cummins Filtration makes a convincing presentation showing the shortcomings of laboratory testing as opposed to real world testing. Nope, I will be using the LF9028 and advocating the avoidance of potentially degrading the integrity and reliability of the lube oil system. Owners are free to make their own decisions and to be made aware of more reliable installations.

[@frankmjr6571]

I use the same LF9028 filter, it’s bypass filter portion filters down to 2 microns. Good enough for me

[@robking5096]

Hey how is that VHT paint you used on the truck a few years ago holding up? I'm thinking of using it on my cummins

[@TheTunerdude]

+Rob King still looks great after all this time

[@babybullsmith001]

Tunerdude,can you give me the part number of the 90 degree fitting.i want order about 8 fittingsThanks

[@turbodiesel4709]

Decent kit but poorly engineered. For $100+, I would expect I don't have to make any custom bracket(s) to install it onto my truck. Any good kit worth buying should be a direct fit, bolt-on install kit. Also, I really DIS-like the return into the filler cap. What a 1/2-assed way of running any return line into any system on any vehicle or any system anywhere! In this particular setup, it would have made a lot more sense to drill and tap a hole into the side or top of the valve cover. Also, you could potentially locate a better return spot for the oil, perhaps somewhere into the engine block. Lucky for me, in my truck, I run a good quality engine oil and change it on properly scheduled intervals. I run quality filters in the stock locations. Often times I use WIX, but sometimes Fleetguard, or whatever suits my fancy at any given time based on price and availability. My 2002 Cummins has over 317K on it, and counting, and has never missed a beat. It's a neat idea, but there's just no need for this by-pass filter kit. Just another Amsoil "snake oil" product.

[@jonruger]

this is cheap kit 100 bucks is a deal every kit I find is 400+ and you still have to fab parts. it's because its a universal kit not vehicle specific so you have to build your own bracket or screw the filter head directly to your truck you don't need a bracket

[@1gr8oil]

I had a 1994 Dodge/Cummins that I ran this by-pass oil system on for ten years and 155,000 miles, and only changed the filters 3 times over that time period. The oil was NOT CHANGED in that time frame, and I used "OIL ANALYSIS" to determine the condition of the oil, as well as what my engine was looking like internally. In that amount of time on the oil, there was literately NO WEAR!

[@walterk1221]

Then use the Fleetguard LF9028.

[@jonruger]

Yeah I've had a bypass on my Cummins and Powerstroke it makes quick huge difference especially on the 7.3

[@maksimtsionskiy]

Turbo Diesel its not snake oil and much better quality oil then you use. Its universal filter and each truck is different. You expect them to build bracket for every truck, really?

[@sickmonkey94]

Is any extra oil needed during an oil change in addition to the normal 12 quarts to compensate for the extra filter?

[@chucksgarage-us]

Bypass filter adds an additional quart capacity.

[@alanosborne1947]

Yes additional oil is needed!

[@goldgitter3548]

Worries the hell out of me. You never peeled a tire at 75 MPH and it took two "forevers" to slow down to get to the side of the road? Good bye filter & engine.

[@LarryRichelli]

Not to mention that tire kicking up a rock and putting a hole in the thing!

[@randyberetta6277]

✔⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

[@jamesdavies7526]

I really like my Oil Spinner...

[@Mikeitup91]

Does anybody have the part # for the valve cover cap with the oil return tapping?

[@christophermcmullen5693]

I am building one now. You can get a bilet aluminum oil cap for a dodge neon. You have to tap it and get a swivel fitting.

[@tpfmike1976]

Where does the supply line connect to.

[@lanceshimamoto6126]

On a 5.9 cummins supply comes from the top of the stock full flow oil filter head. There are 2 ports you can use.

[@brandonrasmussen6692]

....why though?

[@MasterBuilderofTruth]

I like my girls like my fuel really really really clean!

[@jfnewber641]

Video is so blurry.......

[@billdonohue2389]

I don’t think so.

[@dapper_gent]

You said Cummings...

[@TheTunerdude]

yep, beer was involved. sorry

[@matthewbirkinbine7846]

The beginning of the video is misleading. I only kept watching because I was hoping for an actual review of the product, not just an installation guide. If there’s any way to show what the truck does typically before installing this that is undesired, and then show the improvement that it actually makes, that would be a review. An install video is not a review.

[@tattooedmillionair]

He must have changed the title from when you saw it until when I watched it - good catch, as now is is called an install video.