Galaxy I saw your pictures and was going to mount mine the same, but I don't see enough room for the dual filter with out a different bracket to shift it toward the wheel and inch or two. that is if that is a good idea.

JMC, what is the reason why mounting it horizontal is not recomended? The stock filter is mounted horizontal. Is a filter a filter?

 

 

greencrew,

It was suggested to me that 180° would cause air pockets. I know Ford uses a 180° mount but they have an anti-drain back valve. I would guess that Amsoil does not.

JMC

 

Sounds reasonable that air pockets would form, but I don't see how air pockets would be a problem. There is one big air pocket about your ail pan, not the mention the big air pocket under your valve covers.

I suppose the top of the filter may not get much of a change to filter oil, but that being the case I would have to change it more often.

The other possible problem would be oil draining back into the oil pan. You would never be able to check the oil accurately, or know how much oil to pour in from the start.

 

Any good filter worth is weight "should" have an anti-drain back valve. I can't speak for the Amsoil filters but I know bost top brands do, like Motorcraft, Mobil 1, etc...Thing is, if you're gonna relocate your filter, why push it??? IMO.

 

The air pocket can cause an interuption of oil to the bearings. The oil starts in the oil pan. The oil pump sucks it up and pumps it to the oil filter. Then it travels to the bearings and the other parts of the engine. If the oil filter is vertical then there is oil in the filter. If it is horrizontal it can drain out of the filter and cause a time lag from the time the engine starts and pressure builds to the point that it can lube the bearings. An anti-drain back valve keeps oil in the filter and in doing so eliminates or deminishes the air pocket.

JMC

 

 

I never paid much attention to changing oil until now, seeing there is an option of moving the filter. I love my F150 but the mess in changing the oil is unreal, all you have to do is look @ my driveway.

 

I have my by-pass mounted in the grill, I doubt that it would get damaged unless something happens that would knock out the entire truck.

Also there is room in the engine compartment if you are good at fashioning a bracket. I though of hanging one off of the batter box.

When there is a will there is a way!!

The reason I chose the grill, is so that I could fit the largest filters. Right now I have over 9 quarts capacity. With a 2 quart by-pass and a quart and a half full flow filter.

The more oil the better!!

Good luck with your choice.

 

Mike,

Go for it! You have my blessing.

Be sure to take pictures so I know where to put mine.

JMC

 

Mike,

below the radiator does look like a good spot. How do you plan to attach it?

 

 

Mike,

I know what your mean. I have been waiting for a nice day like today to take a look at this and figure out a plan. Instaed, I had to put all the toys down and roller blade 8 miles with my wife.

 

 

Thanks for the update, I'm looking forward to the pics. I did not make the last oil change, so I decided to change the oil and do an Auto-RX treatment first. I'm at 400 miles, and may go as many as 1,000.

My plan is to remove the front bumper and install it where the Ford remote filter goes. It think there is enough room there and the install will be easier after I take the bumber off.

I'll take a look at your pics, and see how it looks. I am open to a change of plans.