Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) oil capacity question

[JCyrbok]

Going to an Amsoil dual by pass this weekend and need to know how much extra oil that adds to the capacity. I would assume that it is about 1 qt extra? INstructions dont say. Reason I ask is that I know that synthetics ( also switching) stay up in the upper parts of the engine longer and I dont want to check oil and think its low, add and find that I'm over. If anyone has a rough idea let me know so I have a jumping off point.



Thanks

J-



ALso I got the braided SS line, Billet adaptor and Battery tray mount from TDR member CPFF. Very high quality items for extremely reasonable price. I'll let everyone know how they work and If I get that digitial camera for Christmas from the wife I'll post pics.

 

[Diesel Gunner]

Sounds Cool. I am wondering about the synthetics staying up in the engine longer. It is my understanding that one of the benefits (and possibly the only) of synthetic oils is its flow characteristics at low temperature. Meaning that synthetics will flow faster at lower temps.



With that said, how would it stay "up" in an engine longer. If you check your engine oil on a level flat surface either after the truck has set overnight or for 5 mins after a hot engine has been shut down, there would probably not be a significant (1 or 2 quart) difference in the readings. Now, if a bypass system has been added, does it drain back into the crankcase over time when the engine is shut down? Then, is the engine running low on oil when when the system is pressurized (engine running) and that same oil is pumped into the bypass system?



I guess that I am making mountains out of mole hills on this. However, as I said, I doubt that there would be a signficant difference. Seems that an ncrease in capacity needs to happen due to the addition of the bypass and it may have an effect on the dipstick reading if it drains back to the pan. Do these systems have check valves?



See, now I am starting to ramble. Enough. I believe bypass systems are a good thing. Good luck.

 

[fulltime]

J- I have the same set-up (CPFF) 2 years now, high quality, clean and trouble free set-up. As for the capacity, your normal 11 quarts plus 2 quarts for the by-pass filter (BE-100) and a little extra for the adapter and lines (13 1/2). Fill your filters before instalation, the by-pass will be slow to fill. Merry Christmas John

 

[HC]

With the exact same set-up that you are installing, I usually dump in 12 quarts, then start the engine, let it run, stop, check levels and add. 13-1/2 sounds a bit high, even though I can't argue with the math. I'm just real nervous about overfills and I know 12 quarts will get me above the "low" mark and into an acceptable operating range.



Edit: Some of that 12 quarts is "dumped" into the filters before installing, of course.

 

[PLaFrombois]

J-, Go with 12 quarts, and add accordingly. I drive for a couple of days and check the level. I'll put in approximately an additional quart.

Paul