its like watching vice grip garage and project farm at the same time

Mechanical Engineer here...This is ONE of the BEST simplified explanations of oil's influence on engine clearances I've seen yet. Your ability to convey advanced concepts at a digestible level is a marvel. It's the secret that makes some teachers great. Keep up the great work, good Sir! Subscribed!

Its so cool Bert Kreischer can take time away from his comedy to teach us about bypass oil filters. Your the best!

Maintenance Reliability Tech here, although my experience is mostly heavy industrial machinery and not engines. I'm usually measuring oil in gallons, with our biggest sump holding 6000 gallons. This video was AWESOME. Right to the point, with minimal fuss but still some quick humor. VERY well explained for a rather technical subject. You gained an enthusiastic subscriber!

love your sense of humor. amsoil once made a 100,000 mile oil filter which filtered to 0 micros. my local amsoil dealer had one on his chevy van.

An old mechanic once told me that “oil is cheap”. What he meant by that is that in the scheme of things, when it comes to spending money on vehicle maintenance, even good quality oil is one of the cheaper things you’ll put towards the maintenance costs. I’ve always remembered this and generally over-change the oil and filters as cheap insurance against wear and failure.

Distilling technical information and infusing it with good humour makes your videos fun to watch. God bless you. Loved it . Cheers.

Absolutely the best pointer I've ever seen... As a Canadian, we aren't allowed the holders for those pointers..

Another tip for seeing cleanliness of oil. Get yourself some blank business card stock. They are the perfect size. Take a small oil sample, use an eye dropper and place 2 drops of oil in the center of the card. Let it sit for 5-6 hours. The oil will disperse showing particulates. Shine a light from back to enhance the inmage. I use a small black light, similar to what they use for detecting AC refrigerant. It will show fuel dilution as a light ring around the outer edge. Ive using this for years. In the oil testing arena, its called radial chromatography.

I never realised that learning about engines, and lubrication systems and the effects of contaminants could be so fun and addictive. A real education, even for seasoned drivers and mechanics, thank you.

Wonderful video. I ran a diesel wrecker for 4 years during my repo years. I had to change my 2 oil filters every 10 days (as in every - 3000 miles). Oil was always black from day one. Motor died when the crank shaft key walled out and broke; I was lucky to be in my yard at the time the engine went out. Engine ran great up to then with 500,000 + miles on it.

This is the most informative video on engine wear and components I’ve seen to date. Had no idea the oil determined how the bearing placement. I can understand now how abrasion etc can cause engine damage.

I had that bypass system on my Dodge / Cummins! (Changed oil every 25k), Main filter every 6k, bypass every 12k. Used AMSOIL 15-40, ( just kept adding fresh oil as needed) After 300k miles took the valve cover off and the engine LOOKED LIKE NEW YET! do it! Your engine will THANK YOU!

I installed a Caterpillar Bypass Filter system on my 1981 GMC Gasoline 305 V8 back when I worked at Empire Cat Dealership in Tucson, Arizona my oil stayed looking clean & I changed the oil every year after that..I was very fortunate to buy my system very cheap back then & the filters were pennies on the dollar for me to buy

First time viewer; and now subscribed. I don’t even know what your channel is about, but your humor is spot on. Excellent! I learned a bit about bypass filtration too!

I really was not expecting that in-depth of an explanation of oil. Thumbs up

This was a great and informative video. Didn’t know a bypass filter was a thing. Your analysis and delivery was complete and answered any questions that were going on in my head. Great job and happy new year.

I recommend TestOil for oil analysis. I used Amsoil contracted lab, Polaris for many years. Testoil gives you a sample pump and all the tubing, bottles, mailers, you want for free. No more laying on your back, we know how much you enjoy that. They include ISO particle count, and Analytical Ferrography. Same day turn around in most. cases.

I'll definitely stay tuned for the analysis over time.

My right ear is lonely, but my left ear is glad you put so much thought into this. Thanks FW.

You have a great way for transfering valuable information to us in a fun yet analytical way! Great style video, really enjoyed it!

Did this on a 2007 LBZ Duramax. Fresh bypass EaBP110 used to polish the oil back clean like it was just changed. Pretty awesome stuff !

I really love how despite the very clickbait title and thumbnail, you actually go into where it could make sense and where it doesn't.

Love all the humor along with the knowledge and informative comments.

Congratulations on not pooping your pants for 12 days bro!

My daughter is in her first year of a PhD program in Chemical/Environmental engineering. I try to ask her frequently to tell me about what she is doing/learning and try to get her to explain it in terms that my “just barely graduated United States public high school” level of education can understand. I will recommend you channel your her as an example of how to make complicated subjects easy (well, easier) to understand. Thank you. Cheers! ojb

Love your humor, knowledge, and easygoing, yet clear and concise way of communicating otherwise mundane technical specs to an average Joe like me in a manner that doesn't send me straight into REM sleep...

Love the A6 photo in many of your shots and the K-bar plaque in one of your shots. Thank you for your service, and Semper Fi.

I'm very happy that I stumbled upon this! Your delivery is wonderful and I really enjoy the little jokes! I ran that exact bypass kit on a few cars (2 Toyotas and 1 Subaru), and it was absolute overkill. The first car, a 1989 Camry, had 1200 miles on the oil when I installed a bypass kit. Within 90 miles, the oil looked nearly new! Starting was easier, idling was smoother, acceleration was noticeably quicker as well! We'll call this a win. The second car was a 1986 Mr2. Standard 4 cylinder. It was the same result - the oil went from death black to nearly new in appearance in less than 100 miles. At the time I was not doing UOAs, so I cannot give you factual data to backup any claim by any manufacturer. I will say, anecdotally, I would absolutely run a bypass kit on every vehicle if I could, as the health of the engine (longevity) means more to me than the money & time spent buying and installing the kit. The third was a 2006 Subaru Impreza. Just like before, death black oil turned nearly new in appearance. I started to do UOA on this car, and the results were very, very good. I started with 5000 miles (factory calls for 3750 miles), then 7500 miles, then 10,000 miles... And finally... 12,000 miles. Blackstone said I could run the oil longer... Longer than 12,000 miles... That is how clean the oil was, not NEW clean, but clean enough... You get the point. I changed the oil at 12,000 miles, as that was 1 year on that oil. To put it lightly, I was beyond impressed with the results. Sadly, my Subaru had to go to the shop to replaced a turbo that was allowing oil past the seals. The shop took the kit off and asked me "wtf is this contraption!?" I detailed it, and they said "that is absolutely overkill. btw - your engine is the cleanest engine we've ever seen." At that time, that engine had around 75,000 miles on it, and the shop knew the mileage of the engine as well. I did notice a very slight increase in fuel economy as well, 1-2mpg on average, which is not a massive amount, but does add up over time... and turbo Subarus absolutely need help with fuel economy. Your description of the economies of scale is spot on. The kit is expensive, and gets more expensive when you have to buy new AN fittings, hose, and Flame Guard... I was able to go 12,000 miles between oil changes with the kit though. Thank you for the laughs and being honest about your setup and results. :)

Read an article in motorcycle magazine many years ago regarding the quality of synthetic oil. This shop had a shop truck with 100,000 miles and never changed engine oil which was initially filled with Mobil 1 when new. They sent off OA and found that oil still retained virtually original specs as new oil. Synthetic oil doesn't break down and lose its properties like Pretoleum based oils. Filter out the contaminates and you're good to go!

Extreamly good breakdown. Thank you. I've followed this technology for years but never tried it myself

Really have to appreciate the effort put into this video, the comics and comedy 👍

Great info! As well as the content with details. Keep up the great work!!!!

Hello, I have a 2018 F-350 6.7L. The orifice for the by-pass filter started out at 0.030". I get an oil analysis at every oil change. I found my oil cleanliness was not altered by the bypass filter. I drilled out the orifice to 0.045" then to 0.060". The oil flow through the by-pass filter is now high enough to clean the oil faster that the engine gets it dirty. My oil pressure did not change. Side Note: I use Hot shots stiction eliminator in my engine oil and Hot Shots fuel FR4 treatment in my fuel to protect my fuel pump.

I just found you channel off a different video where you put gear oil in your engine and man I love your videos and your humor and little comments and jokes its a great laugh keep up the great work

Again, very informative and entertaining video. Been kicking around the idea of putting on an oil bypass system for a while on a 5.9. Just haven’t gotten around to doing it. Great job on the editing and giving the science behind. Takes a while to film these things so I know you put a lot of work into it. Well done.

I installed that kit on my 2015 F350 Power Stroke when truck was new. One thing I didn't hear you mention is fuel dilution from cold stars & regens. That may be the limiting factor on your oil life.

Such a well done video. I may add one of these to my gas engine despite your good points on why one might not want to. I would imagine that when you consider improved engine performance and/or if you have a larger displacement gas engine, the investment starts to make more sense.

Like your no nonsense aproach and logical truth aswell as your reloading kit at the back . We speak the same language although we are countries apart 👍🎯 tnx

Excellent video. Answered all of the questions I had about bypass oil filters and loved seeing the Excursion towverlander getting some upgrades.

I love how you show your mistakes in your videos. Very human of you.😊

I had installed this system on my delivery van when it was brand new;I used to drive 7k kilometres per month; this system saved me from monthly oil change, after 1 year, I recovered the cost of system I paid in 2010, about $600.

In the old days they were called soot suckers lol. Im a HD mechanic and have been running Amsoil in all my vehicles since the 80's and my diesels have always had bypass filters. Oil sampling has proven how good this combination really is.

Tactical possum! Im dying 😂!! In all seriousness, that was a great explanation, i definitely learned a little something from this one! Thank you sir!

Great video. If I wasn't so spaced-constrained on my RS3, I would do this same type of setup. Granted, it's not a daily driver anymore, but this is brilliant.

I’ve been using the Amsoil By Pass system on my 1997 F-150 since I bought the the new in 1997, I then install it on my 2016 Silverado LTZ 3500 HD that I bought in 2019, the color of the oil never bothered me, I just like the fact knowing I’m doing my best. Thanks for the great video

Love your presentation, Bert. It puzzles me that you don't have 10X the number of subscribers. Keep it up!

What a great video! I've always been interested in bypass filter setups. I've never owned a vehicle that would need one but they are so cool. You did such an excellent job with yours. Truely a professional job all the way. Your presentation was superb and the video and audio excelled. I watch a lot of vehicle maintenance videos on KZfaq and have for years. This is the first time I have seen someone with a Fumoto on an oil pan. I have one that I purchased 15 years ago on my Toyota Highlander. I've had absolutely no issues with this product. Mine has the longer discharge so I can put a 3/8" hose on for draining. Yes, I saw yours! My mess was bigger most of the time. 🙂 I really did enjoy this video a lot. I hit the thumbs up and the subscribed button. I'm looking forward to seeing how well the bypass does it job. Thanks for sharing.

Love the Vid. I used to run a small trucking Co. We were running 17K+ miles per month with a 15,000 mile oil change interval so, we changed the oil 10 to 14 times per year at 11 gals. of oil per change. Times 8 trucks that is a lot of oil to purchase at $20 per gal. bypass is the way to go.

Very informative but I think I’ll just keep with my normal filter. The old 12 valve has made it half a million so far. My old man has a 24 valve he religiously changes the oil every 3-5k the oil is actually still clean looking for the first few weeks of use unlike most of us it’s black again as soon as you start it.

This was both entertaining and educational. subscribed!

Stumbled upon your channel trying to find reviews on Fram's Advanced Full Synthetic Oil and Titanium Filter. Am staying for the great content 👍🏻

There were also some engines that come from the factory and the spin on filter that you might think is an awful filter but it's actually a bypass filter and there is no full flow filter

mate this was really nicely done with some good points of view and great easy to understand comparisons that help paint a picture of the points you are trying to make. you have a very pleasant teaching style and i can see this channel doing very well for the future.

Terrific video! Informative and fun! Subscribed.

btw, the 2% comment was from Troy Paquet, former chief chemist at Amsoil. We were having lunch together with Alan during their week-long Industrial training program in Superior WI (back in the 90's) learning the basics of tribology. Great program... I'd recommend it to anyone, especially KZfaq oil geeks! Then again, with respect to the business opportunities with Amsoil, competing for large industrial customers (as an independent) against Shell and other oil giants is another matter entirely. It's nearly impossible unless you're surrounded by prospective companies within driving distance and start with an unusually large nest egg. Eventually I didn't find the business opportunity very compelling.

Great video, one thing you forgot in your FAQ is the reduced wear. How that SHOULD translate to longer lasting engine...which if you average out the repair...could pay for itself very quickly.

I think the oil will still break down after so many heat cycles, but I'm interested what this video is going to tell me

I am about 4 weeks away from taking delivery of a new Chevrolet 3500 HD dually I ordered back in March and I plan on putting this system in at the first oil change!!!! Not sure it’d be ideal to do it sooner than that but I think the protection and saving would be priceless down the road!!!! Thanks for a great and informative video…. 👍🏼👍🏼

REALLY GREAT VIDEO! Subscribed!!

Nice video! Do you think the sub micron particles that don’t get filtered will build up more due to less oil changes? For example from say 10% to 20% and thus the oil that is being used would have a much higher % of sub micron particles in it? Will the lab results show this?

Thank you for the video! I am about to pick up a 2024 F350 and I am new to the wild world of coal rollers. This would certainly make the engine last a lot longer. I have a 07 RAM 5.9 Cummins 124k miles with a SunCoast stage two transmission with billet torque converter 8,400, new injectors 4,400 and mild tune at 450hp. It’s as fast as my 2020 Raptor was. If you would like another project truck. 29k OBO 😉 I picked up the RAM just a couple of months ago because the RV we ordered came in long before the new truck.

Man! Great video! Although I knew most of what you were saying, I did learn some new info. Your humor though! It stole the show!

I think I've found my new favorite diesel channel

Rich man who can make a safety toe crock that osha would approve😂

Excellent video. You nailed all the points in your classroom lesson. Your shop video was spot on. I like seeing videos that are as honest and accurate as yours. Keep up the good work.

Awesome walk through and nice touch on the humor

When we did evaluation on presentation, we were told that no one could be given all 5's. You and Garage Fab earn 5's. This is great!

There ain't pin holes in your welds if you fill them up with paint

Now run a bypass on your bypass and post the results.

I loved your description - It is exactly what I say to my customers. I am the UK Distributor for Micfil. We have 0.5 micron filters and as you say, just not viable on small automotive engines. My customers are typically those with engines from 500kw to 10mw and both medium and high speed diesels for lubrication. All mainly maritime. All sizes of engine for fuel. All sizes of hydraulic systems.

Tremendous detail... Freedom Worx is doing his homework, not to mention an epic sense of humor.

That’ll never work. 😂

This is just the right amount of "stupid smart" that I enjoy. Subscribed.

Very nice content. I'm glad I found this channel. SUBSCRIBED.

You sir, just earned a subscriber. You made this very interesting and informative while being entertaining. Well done and thank you

Definitely one of the chanels that should have at least 10x the subs it has.

Thank you. Great simplified explanation.

I have this bypass filter on my 2006 Cummins and always wondered if the the filtration was working tho my oil is still black as ink. You answered this for me. Thnx so much a great work!

You really know how to deliver this information. Good video.

The Rolex wall clock had me chuckling. You're too funny man. Loved the video and your sense of humour. Well done Sir.

This vid is GOLD.. Incredible explanation !

I just found your page and I'm super glad I did. I love the explanations and positive jokey sarcasm 😅 thanks for being you !

Have not heard from you for awhile it's been so good

Props to the vice for being great help

Hey Devildog, I just stumbled on this video in my feed; I liked it, so I subscribed. Looking forward to see more good content. Semper Fi!

I've never seen such disrespect to a Rolex as demonstrated in this video. (laughed outloud when I first saw it) Don't own a diesel so I didn't intend to stay but watch every second. I will now follow to watch more of these very interesting videos. Thanks for doing such a good job.

My left ear enjoyed this very much!

Crackin' me UP. LOVE your humor 😆

Awesome video man! Love the sense of humour…and the busted knuckle hoody, too.

"Are those live rounds"? "30 millimeter, full metal jacket". Seriously, nice video, it's good to see an engineer who can use tools, and I like your stress reliefs on the bracket.

Been running a frantz bypass setup on my 2006 duramax for 14 years now and have 193,000 on it. Run shell ROTELLA T6 15-40 year around in northern Wisconsin and pull oil samples for analysis every 5k. I have a paper trail that proves bypass filters work. I bought truck new In September 05 and waited til October 08' to install the bypass system. THEY WORK!!

Im not a dirtymax/diesel fan but i am an amsoil fan. Thanks for sharing. You make a pretty good video!

Very interesting and well done. Subscribed and looking forward to the follow-ups.

I like this guy. Thank you for your service!

I like this guy. My kind of fella. Humorous and Educational…. 👊🏾👊🏾

I’m not even going to lie, I had some cocky comment to write about thermal breakdown and the oil loosing it’s ability to stick to the metal because of the loss of molecules and such, but then I asked myself, “self give the guy a chance to explain”. Boy I’m glad I did, you would have ripped me apart. lol absolutely a fantastic explanation!

Definitely like this dudes content and style. Keep it up

Hell of an educational video. I love it.

this video caused me to follow. great content man