Yes. Clean oil is what extends the life of any engine. The filter set up itself does not do anything for longevity. There's nothing magical about the filter, just that it keeps the oil cleaner longer.

You will get the same results by using a quality oil and filter, and changing it on time.

Heat and time will also use up the additive package of the oil. So even though the oil is well filtered and the soot level is low, you'll still need to change the oil according to the UOA.

You would have to figure out the cost of the bypass filter set up, additional oil, additional UOA's, bypass filters, etc. And then figure out the break even point by simply changing the oil and filter every 5K miles.

 

I know that I will get flamed for this post and I am not trying to encorage anyone else to do what I have done, just posting information. I have been using the Fleetguard LF9028 Venturi Combo filter on my truck for close to 2 years and 20K miles with no problems. It is not approved by Dodge so Fleetguard will not recomend it but it was designed for the ISB 5.9 Cummins and has the same flow rate as the Stratapor that is approved by Dodge. It costs more than the Stratapor but less than filters for the dual bypass setup and you do not have the expence of buying the dual bypass to start with. I waited untill my truck was out of warranty to start using this filter so that if there is ever a problem caused the expence is on me not some warranty. Again just passing on info so make your own decision.

 

Hey Carl, great info, in your opinion, what filters better than the Frantz? A centrifugal filter maybe?

 

What brand is this?

Hard to beat a centrifugal filter for getting crap out of the oil.

 

[QUOTE=rufushusky;2726378]What brand is this?



Luberfiner Z Series


http://www.enginecomponents.co.za/do...52b5413be80f2c

 

yes the centrifuge is the only one better than the frantz

 

I do love my Frantz. I just wanted to post!!!

 

I used to change the tp in Dads frantzs in the early 60s and they work great. I almost bought one but Oilguard had a sale. Make sure you check the price of filters - that's where a lot of them rape you. I got the oilguard and 20 elements for $200. Craig

 

Thanks FarmerJim and .boB for the voice of comon sense. I too will start using the Fleetguard LF9028 Venturi Combo filter on my truck when my warranty is done. But for now the Stratapor filter and the Valvoline Premimum Blue Extreme Synthetic are working well.