2nd or bi pass oil filter 80 series turbo diesel

Mal, Ozi wrote a lengthy post about this subject before he spat the dummy - would have been late last year, from memory. We have an 80 series factory turbo, and I've thought of this, but where we are it's only something extra to break down. At present, I get my oil "very cheap", so there is little benefit to extend changes. Still do 5K oil change, and 10K filter change.

Think there is an oil outlet near the filter, that you can tap into, then just need to drain into sump. The above mentioned article covered it in some depth.

What sort of oil are you using at present, Mal? Am using Shell Rimula X 15W/40, as that's want we use on the station. Feel it's been good. Am on second turbo 80 series, and have had no engine probs. In fact no problems except injector pumps - enough said!!! Hooroo...

I've been using a Bypass filter (Frantz) for about 30 years now- I absolutely swear by them not just for saving money but for saving engines. I haven't seen an engine yet that they can't be fitted to.
I change the element regularly (which also involves an oil topup ie: fresh additives etc.) Frantz say don't change the oil at all- I do though, just for piece of mind, about every 10,000- to 15,000 on my Nissan TD42 depending on the usage. Have had a few oil analysis samples done over the years- all good! (It's MUCH easier to change the filter than change the oil- especially away from home.)
Don't know if it's just a co-incidence but I have NEVER had any "mechanical" problem with any engine fitted with a Frantz in that time. Son's Gemini Diesel, we bought new in 6/81 and 395,000 klms on the clock has always had a frantz but only maybe 10 complete oil changes in that time.(not allowing for the topup when U change the filter.) The body is slowly dying from rust despite the best efforts to stop it, but the engine is absolutely perfect.
PS Also have a frantz as a fuel filter on both diesels- the Gemini has had the injectors done ONCE- (at about 280,000klms)
You've got to see to believe the crap the filter gets from the fuel!!! I've only had to change the Frantz element on the fuel every 5 years or so- looks like dirty mud on top of the filter (wax, metal filings etc etc) then slowly changes to a clean looking honey colour by about half way down. I have the Frantz filters upstream of the factory fuel filter- the Gemini has never had a new factory filter!! (I've looked at it a couple of times but it's still in perfect condition.)

thanks DAVID do you have a web site or any info on FRANTZ filters.safe driveing MAL B

thanks DAVID do you have a web site or any info on FRANTZ filters.safe driveing MAL B

thanks DAVID do you have a web site or any info on FRANTZ filters.safe driveing MAL B

thanks DAVID do you have a web site or any info on FRANTZ filters.safe driveing MAL B

thanks DAVID do you have a web site or any info on FRANTZ filters.safe driveing MAL B

Yes, the american one and Aussie distributors
http://www.wefilterit.com/index.htm
http://www.nationwide.com.au/directory/general/filtration.html

sorry about extra replys must have pushed the wrong button. thanks for the info .safe driveing MAL