Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Filtakleen?

[DMannon]

Anyone ever seen one of these?

http://www.filtakleen-usa.com/store/Basket.cfm?PART=517



The '02 I bought has one. Are they any good? Any problems with the medium plugging cooling nozzles, ala Fr*m?

 

[6naline01]

I have one on my 01 they are excellent,just not as well known here in USA,they are made in England,very good OA numbers.

 

[CarlCarl]

I picked up a Filtakeen off of Ebay about a week ago and it is sitting on the table begging me to install it. I plan on doing it when the weather breaks.

What do common installs look like? Where do you tap your line at and are they normally plumbed back to the oil cap?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[AnOldBiker]

..... Where do you tap your line at and are they normally plumbed back to the oil cap?

Not sure of the year of your truck, but on my '06, there is a plug on top of my main filter head that can be removed and a hose installed to the by-pass filter in fitting. The out fitting would go to a swivel head installed in your oil fill cap. Or you can buy a fill cap that is pre-drilled for this purpose.

Now, I have viewed the website, and three things they don't say that bothers me.
1) How much for the unit ?
2) what are the filters made out of, toilet paper rolls ?
3) How much for the replacement filters ?

Oh and add this, if what they claim is good, where are the independent lab reports they have that you can obtain and test if you want ?

I'm sorry, I couldn't find these ?

If they have been around in England for a while, shouldn't they have there act together for the website to have these answered ? Are the British consumers different than here not wanting to know these simple questions ? I'm not saying they are crap, but as a consumer, I'd need more than having to call them to a sales pitch or giving them a chance to get my phone number or email address. There are many systems to choose from, I would need more from them to decide or change.

 

[CarlCarl]

My truck is a 1998.5 Ram 2500 stock with just shy of 90k on it. It is new to me as of about 4 months ago.

1) How much for the unit ?

The MSRP is 8 something, but I got it on ebay for $200 + shipping.

2) what are the filters made out of, toilet paper rolls ?

They look A LOT like toilet paper rolls, but are a good deal more dense than that.

3) How much for the replacement filters ?

The replacement filters are just shy of $40.

Oh and add this, if what they claim is good, where are the independent lab reports they have that you can obtain and test if you want ?

I'm sorry, I couldn't find these ?

I've got nothing on this front as far as scientific studies are concerned, but would definitely like to see it if it were available.

Several people on the internet say they work really well in large diesel machinery, for what that's worth.

Additionally, I know a guy that runs a fleet of diesel generators and one on his F350. He swears by them, and told me about them.

I would have a hard time forking over the $800, but at $200 I couldn't see a reason not too. Even at 200 it isn't the cheapest bypass on the market, but supposedly you can run the oil for upwards of 100k with regular testing. 11-12 quarts of oil per change at 3000 miles maybe save 300+ quarts of oil?


I did see the

plug on top of my main filter head

. I guess I will need to pull it out, figure out what size it is, find a cap, and make some hoses.

 

[AnOldBiker]

If you take the plug to NAPA or a good local auto parts store, they can set you up. Measure the hose from top of the oil filter base to where you want it and get the heavy rubber hose. I had the stainless wrapped hose at first, but it touched an electrical fitting and sparks flew. As for the fill cap, they can be ordered from many different places, and be for warned, they cost a few bucks for a good one.

I have a NUC set up and they sell the oil fill caps and most accessories needed. They aren't cheap, but quality parts. I use the Amsoil 2 micron filters and they are (for preferred customers) just over $20. And good for up to 30k. But my oil is black during the entire run. I'm going for the long haul on my oil changes, and check lab results every year. So I understand the want to save money and oil. Get a good lab. I use BlackStone and they charge $35 for a full lab results, free shipping kits and the shipping is under $2.00. My friend has a Ford 6.0 and 50k on his so far. Another friend freaked out and did a full oil change at 250k on his Dodge, then when the results came back, he was still within limits. But a guess 250k is fine for a full change out. Wonder what he could have done.

If they look like a toilet paper roll, they are like the old Frantz Bypass Oil Filter systems. They've been around since at least the '70's or older. But Frantz's owners are having problems finding rolls that fit properly since the toilet paper industry is changing size rolls. And the $200 in the front end might be cheap, but the replacement filters could be the costly portion of this. The toilet paper systems, or the old style non-canned systems are not a bad system, but can get messy once in a while. So pick a good place for the replacement filter change out. I'm old and getting slightly lazy, so the screw on can style are more my type.

 

[DavidC]

I will stick to my Oilguard system, it has worked flawlessly for the last 12 years, 3 pack of filters 65.00 which I thought was pricey until I saw the "just shy of 40.00 above. The oilguard is a very well built system. When I bought it they supplied a new drain plug that the return line hooks to and a allen screw on the side of the drain plug to drain the oil. I start getting nervous at 10k on the oil which is just me but I would have a total breakdown at 100k as stated above.
http://oilguard.com/eps-20-dc.html

Dave

 

[RonaldLarson]

Caution

Not sure of the year of your truck, but on my '06, there is a plug on top of my main filter head that can be removed and a hose installed to the by-pass filter in fitting. The out fitting would go to a swivel head installed in your oil fill cap. Or you can buy a fill cap that is pre-drilled for this purpose.

Now, I have viewed the website, and three things they don't say that bothers me.
1) How much for the unit ?
2) what are the filters made out of, toilet paper rolls ?
3) How much for the replacement filters ?

Oh and add this, if what they claim is good, where are the independent lab reports they have that you can obtain and test if you want ?

I'm sorry, I couldn't find these ?

If they have been around in England for a while, shouldn't they have there act together for the website to have these answered ? Are the British consumers different than here not wanting to know these simple questions ? I'm not saying they are crap, but as a consumer, I'd need more than having to call them to a sales pitch or giving them a chance to get my phone number or email address. There are many systems to choose from, I would need more from them to decide or change.

There is at least two reputable suppliers of bypass filters. One is Amsoil. I would not trust any new comer without a laundry list of historical data.

 

[MLee]

Is it plastic? I would be concerned about distortion from it becoming hot and leaking.
On the Frantz market there is a new distributor in town and he has the rolls and other parts as well. Wefilterit is still around to. With the lose of the tt paper we started to use Scotts as it was still pretty tightly rolled. Go to a Motel they have the hardest rolls on the market and those would be IDEA as a filter material.