Remote oil filters

[Helo driver]

I just got my '17 Expy and would like to install a dual remote oil filter setup. Has anyone done this to their truck? I was curious about where the best location would be.

 

[Helo driver]

After a two month wait on back ordered Aeroquip parts, the install is complete. Running two FL-1A's and new capacity is 8 1/2 quarts. Total time was just over 5 hours.

 

[Helo driver]

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[Flexpedition]

Excellent!

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

Nicely done!
Q: have you noticed any change in oil pressure; deduce you have a gauge?
Q1: Do you alternate when you change filters now, or both at once and an extended periodicity?
Last, have you ever considered adding magnets to the bottom of your filters?

 

[Helo driver]

Display only says “oil psi ok”.. I’d like to have a real gauge...
I’ll be changing both filters at the same time and will still do it before 5000 miles. I know some will disagree, but I won’t risk the longevity of the engine just to save $50 or so on an oil change.
I haven’t thought of using magnets, but it’s a good idea.

 

[Z4Mguy]

I bought and installed the single filter Derale remote mount kit, built a frame and mounted to the tab on the lower crossmember behind the radiator. Initially was going to use AN fittings and braided hose, but the fittings were too long to allow for the hose to be installed and attached properly without removing a bunch of parts, so I went back to the standard hoses and barbs. Worked well for a few weeks, but noticed a very slight leak from one of the plugs, so I got some brass fittings to change it out. Leak worsened despite re-do of the teflon tape, tightening more, etc. Lost over a quart of oil in a week trying to get it corrected. The position of the filter meant that the oil in the lines all drained out when you unscrewed it, meaning it really wasn't that much cleaner. So after two months of frustration and a few hundred dollars down the drain, I took it all off and am back to the original filter on the engine. I'll just work on a better method to catch the oil from the filter removal...

 

[Helo driver]

I get what you’re saying about the leaks. I went through three of the Jegs branded fittings before getting some from Phenix Industries. Aeroquip has been out of 90 degree fittings for awhile, so I had to settle for lesser quality. The Jegs fittings are made in China and are sub par for sure..
I think if you were to get stainless steel line and good A/N fittings you would be better off. Anything would be better than that Dixie cup oil filter that’s on it originally!

 

[coolzzy]

Cool mod. Although if you're changing oil at or before 5k and hopefully running a quality synthetic 5w30 oil, I don't see how this increases motor longevity any.......

I get my oil changed at the Ford dealer along with tire rotation and fluids check every 4-5k miles for $50 out the door. Keeps my garage floor clean and leaves a nice paper trail for any future warranty claims,and for the next owners peace of mind on such an expensive purchase.

 

[Plati]

Where is oil pressure measured, before or after filter?

Does this setup split flow to both filters in parallel or flow to one filter then the other in sequence?

I'd be interested to see an autopsy on both filters … whats in there after changing?
With a comparison to a dixie cup filter

Isn't there a screen at the oil pickup to screen out metal shavings?

 

[mquick5]

I get my oil changed at the Ford dealer along with tire rotation and fluids check every 4-5k miles for $50 out the door. Keeps my garage floor clean and leaves a nice paper trail for any future warranty claims,and for the next owners peace of mind on such an expensive purchase.

You cant beat that! I just paid $42 for the oil & filter's. I think the air filter was $11 So for $20 in labor, the dealer may see my truck in 5k miles.

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[1955moose]

As tough as it is to get my hand in to remove/replace filter on my 2 valve 4x4, that access would sure be nice. Sure is a shame as always these companies make what appears to be a top level product, only to put 99 cent fittings to plumb it together. They would be better off saying mounting hardware separate. I don't know if Teflon tape to seal threads is a good idea around oil. It gets up to 600 degrees. Once you get the aircraft fittings, see if you can find that red paste that Ford puts on parts like oil pressure, or other leakable switches. Does anybody know where to buy it?
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[TobyU]

What is the reason this appeals to people?
A lot of work to install and not cheap.
The components certainly look cool but they are never in as safe of a place as the original.
A fairly slight accident could make it inoperable.
I had a friend that blew up a 3.0 in a grand am because it had the longer pf52 filter instead of the factor 48. Tons of people used the longer one but he hit some railroad track too fast and when the filter hit the ground, it snapped the aluminum mount off of the timing chain cover.

It makes changing filter(s) easier but a lot of work up front.
No extension of engine life unless you have some formula you use to lengthen oil change intervals and let filters make up for it.

I don't see the need.
All of these engines go 225K+ with only minimal oil changes. Ours is at 247-250 with way over what it should be changes. Usually has full syn in it but still way over. We've got it at 193K.

 

[1955moose]

Like driving an old 1940/50/60's car that gets horrible mileage, doesn't stop, doesn't handle. They look cool! That's why. Open the hood, and say to your friends, look what Santa brought me!

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[TobyU]

Like driving an old 1940/50/60's car that gets horrible mileage, doesn't stop, doesn't handle. They look cool! That's why. Open the hood, and say to your friends, look what Santa brought me!

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They certainly look COOL!!
Braided lines and aero fitting YEAH BABY!!

Just like Chrome: It makes you go faster!!!

 

[1955moose]

So does washing your car! Ask any guy on Sunday. He'll say man she's running better now that she's clean. Works for kids too, much cuter when clean!

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[Plati]

So does washing your car! Ask any guy on Sunday. He'll say man she's running better now that she's clean. Works for kids too, much cuter when clean!

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Amen to that. I swear its true … Gods honest truth!! I put in a new battery last week and I really feel like it runs better now, same with oil changes. None true except in my mind.

Love that oil filter setup but I know of no evidence that it helps anything. Maybe there is? On top of that, now have addition potential points of failure. I once had a braided hose blow on my washing machine. Basement filled with water! Now I have that shutoff valve.

 

[1955moose]

I don't know about the battery, but Everytime I reconnected a battery in vehicles that had high end stereo, it always sounded better, quieter, punchier.

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[TobyU]

As long as we all admit it's illogical with probably little to no actual benefit then I guess we're all good.
I do lots of things just because I want to.

 

[Plati]

As long as we all admit it's illogical with probably little to no actual benefit then I guess we're all good.
I do lots of things just because I want to.

It might help, I dunno.

I'm makin a wooden mallet out of white oak this afternoon/tonight.
Do I need it? No.
Just want to do it … and I might need it someday.
Came out nice. Has good balance.