Phase3
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Sep 25, 2016
- Messages
- 57
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Phase III
- Vessel Make
- Mariner 35' Seville
A thought for the forum members;
In the marine world, especially with diesel engines, there is always a large focus on ensuring that the fuel is clean and particulate-free, and for good reason.
However, what about engine oil? Recently I stumbled across some information regarding adding an "oil bypass" system. The premise behind this system is to pull oil from the system, without hindering the main oiling system, volume or pressure. This oil then passes through a 2-micron filter and then gets placed back into the engine internals. Over a period of time, 30 - 40 minutes depending on volume, the entire volume will have been circulated through the 2 micron filter, hence enhancing the filtering of the contaminants.
One such system is produced by Amsoil. There are others.
Has anyone thought of this as an addition to their engine oil system, or is there anyone out there that currently uses this or a similar system?
For the money and ease of install, I am thinking this may be a worthwhile addition.
Brent
In the marine world, especially with diesel engines, there is always a large focus on ensuring that the fuel is clean and particulate-free, and for good reason.
However, what about engine oil? Recently I stumbled across some information regarding adding an "oil bypass" system. The premise behind this system is to pull oil from the system, without hindering the main oiling system, volume or pressure. This oil then passes through a 2-micron filter and then gets placed back into the engine internals. Over a period of time, 30 - 40 minutes depending on volume, the entire volume will have been circulated through the 2 micron filter, hence enhancing the filtering of the contaminants.
One such system is produced by Amsoil. There are others.
Has anyone thought of this as an addition to their engine oil system, or is there anyone out there that currently uses this or a similar system?
For the money and ease of install, I am thinking this may be a worthwhile addition.
Brent