FS2500 oil filtration system, is it really worth it?

[Little John]

I've got a 2011 3500 and have been researching the FS2500 setup for the 6.7 Cummins. Has anyone else used this system before, and what are your thoughts and opinions on it? I'd like to get some personnel "I've used it...." before I drop close to a grand on this setup.
Thanks in advance for any and all feedback.

John in Alaska

 

[Bob4x4]

Extra filtration is ok but not needed to get good engine life. The added risk with the add on plumbing is the question youust ask yourself

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

As Bob said, the stock setup is good if you use the Nanonet cartridge.

 

[DonFitzwater]

My opinion is that it is a gimmick for the average guy. Have oil analysis performed if you want to keep any eye on your engine.

 

[Cummins12V98]

As Bob said, the stock setup is good if you use the Nanonet cartridge.

Did you mean Stratapore?

 

[Little John]

Thanks for the responses, now I may be able to put that grand towards a 60 gal fuel tank instead. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

 

[JR]

I recently put together a bypass system using the Amsoil EABP90 filter. The filter is rated 98.7% efficient @ 2 microns and is the best spin on filter available that I could find. Not a fan of amsoil and I tried avoiding their products but in the end I decided to use their filter. I sourced a head through WIX and pieced the rest of the kit together myself for under 150 bucks.
There are a lot of factors involved in deciding whether or not a bypass is right for you. If you don't plan on running extended service intervals based on oil analysis, its not worth the cost. I certainly wouldn't spend $1000 on a system, I doubt you would ever get a return on that big of an investment and that's what SAFELY extending your OCI's is all about. Another thing you need to consider is warranty, and possible fuel dilution which seems to be the determining factor in changing the oil on the 07.5-12 engines.

 

[CBlack]

I use the Amsoil bypass on my truck. Oil samples come out nice and clean even after 20k+ miles.

The FS I hear is pretty decent on the transmission fluid.

 

[AnOldBiker]

I'm sorry but why a grand for a by pass system when you can make from scraps to fit where you want it, a filter head and hoses from NAPA or other stores and the screw on filter that meets your needs.

I cheated and bought mine pre-made from a company called NUC motorsports.
But my friend made his for just less than $55. (he had a swivel fitting to go where he wants the return line to go)

Get the bigger tank, AND make your own set up for the bypass ... if you decide.
I believe all diesels should have a bypass filter setup ... from the factory.

 

[AH64ID]

I've got a 2011 3500 and have been researching the FS2500 setup for the 6.7 Cummins. Has anyone else used this system before, and what are your thoughts and opinions on it? I'd like to get some personnel "I've used it...." before I drop close to a grand on this setup.
Thanks in advance for any and all feedback.

John in Alaska

I run an Amsoil bypass on my 2005. The Amsoil is cheaper and a better rated filter.

That being said if you have your truck emissions intact you will not see much, if any, of a gain with the bypass. Fuel dilution is what kills the oil on the 07.5-12 engines before anything else, and when the oil is changed all the filters need to be changed. This would make for a expensive change with expensive bypass filters.

Run the LF9028 and change at the OEM suggested interval. The LF9028 has some bypass media in it and will help out, but not be a waste of money and filters with the frequent changes.

As Bob said, the stock setup is good if you use the Nanonet cartridge.

Did Fleetguard release NanoNet oil filters?

 

[Austin Diesel]

Talk your self out of the FS 2500 purchase and save the cash, fuel oil dilution and ordering a $25 filter and extra mess or headache with the extra filter, drain pans, cleaning filter can, does not justify price and extra labor, also i have this installed and agree with all the above posts,

also one of the aftermarket oil lines split and pumped oil out everywhere, lucky i was in a parking lot, near a napa and canned both supply hoses and put on 2 ply hydraulic hoses good for 3000 psi. could have wasted a engine if i didnt notice,

Filtering the pump diesel fuel of water and contaminants is better at saving the injectors and or injection system pumps $$$ and is a more cost effective purchase,

Austin Diesel