Done installing an Amsoil remote bypass system w/ pre-oiler into my 2005 g35 6mt sedan.
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Infiniti G35 w/ vq35 engine bypass & pre-oiler install
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That's an awesome setup. Great photo's.
Goes to show you, the Amsoil systems can fit on just about any vehicle.
BTW, which oil are you running.
Goes to show you, the Amsoil systems can fit on just about any vehicle.
BTW, which oil are you running.
"That's an awesome setup. Great photo's.
Goes to show you, the Amsoil systems can fit on just about any vehicle.
BTW, which oil are you running."
I'm running the ASL (Amsoil 5w30) I'll be switching to the HDD after the break-in period because the car is brand new (only had 90 miles when i put on the bypass and pre-oiler system.
"Is that an oil:coolant oil cooler hose running to the base of the oil filter mount?????"
The only things I have added to the car are the pre-oiler (amsoiler) and remote bypass system bmk-13. The two hoses you see are for oil (in and out hoses).
Interestingly enough, the bypass & pre-oiling unit also serves as an oil cooler because of its location (right behind the front bumper).
Goes to show you, the Amsoil systems can fit on just about any vehicle.
BTW, which oil are you running."
I'm running the ASL (Amsoil 5w30) I'll be switching to the HDD after the break-in period because the car is brand new (only had 90 miles when i put on the bypass and pre-oiler system.
"Is that an oil:coolant oil cooler hose running to the base of the oil filter mount?????"
The only things I have added to the car are the pre-oiler (amsoiler) and remote bypass system bmk-13. The two hoses you see are for oil (in and out hoses).
Interestingly enough, the bypass & pre-oiling unit also serves as an oil cooler because of its location (right behind the front bumper).
I can't say I know... I'll check next time I drop the underbody engine cover
As it turns out, yes, there is an oil cooler - good call (I just checked the service manual)
Here is the cost breakdown:
SDF 15 oil filter: $8.75
BE 90 oil filter: $20.50
oil sample pecock valve: $2.50
banjo bolt kit for pre-oiler (to hook up petcock) $10.25
Dual remote mounting kit: $152.50
Amsoiler oil Accumulator: $294
two 90 degree fitting kits : $50 (for both)
extra hose: $34.40
permatex high temp thread sealant: $4
machine shop labor to drill & tap holes through inside bumper: $20
screws, red locktight, and misc accessories to screw mounting plate to bumper: $6
7.5 quarts of synthetic oil: ... (you choose)
SDF 15 oil filter: $8.75
BE 90 oil filter: $20.50
oil sample pecock valve: $2.50
banjo bolt kit for pre-oiler (to hook up petcock) $10.25
Dual remote mounting kit: $152.50
Amsoiler oil Accumulator: $294
two 90 degree fitting kits : $50 (for both)
extra hose: $34.40
permatex high temp thread sealant: $4
machine shop labor to drill & tap holes through inside bumper: $20
screws, red locktight, and misc accessories to screw mounting plate to bumper: $6
7.5 quarts of synthetic oil: ... (you choose)
Two coolant hoses to plumb the oil:water cooler $10
One Infiniti 20mm oil cooler filter mount: priceless
I wonder what other VQ Nissan/Infiniti applications come with a coolant oil cooler.
http://img14.imgspot.com/u/05/215/19/sandwichcooler.gif
One Infiniti 20mm oil cooler filter mount: priceless
I wonder what other VQ Nissan/Infiniti applications come with a coolant oil cooler.
http://img14.imgspot.com/u/05/215/19/sandwichcooler.gif
What kind of oil maintenance schedule are you planning? UOA schedule? Filter change schedule etc. Doesn't Infinity recommend against synthetic?
On another note. How long do you intend to keep this car. Because you can call me when you are ready to sell. With this set up it should run forever. (or until the earth runs out of oil)
On another note. How long do you intend to keep this car. Because you can call me when you are ready to sell. With this set up it should run forever. (or until the earth runs out of oil)
No, Infiniti does not recommend against using synthetics.
They do recommend mineral oils. There is a difference.
Still wondering how a recommendation for a lesser product turns into an anti-recommendation for a superior product
I recommend a soda at lunch time. No way is this a rejection for beer
They do recommend mineral oils. There is a difference.
Still wondering how a recommendation for a lesser product turns into an anti-recommendation for a superior product
I recommend a soda at lunch time. No way is this a rejection for beer
I'm currently writing an article for g-owners to answer all of these questions and more. But in short, I plan to keep the car for ~20+ years. Ofcourse, I won't be driving it the whole time - the key idea here is to keep it in the family and pass it down to the next generation. My primary motivation for all of this oiling gadgetry, is to keep the engine in like-new condition for as long as possible, while extending oil drain intervals. Since Infiniti recommends an oil and filter change every 3750 miles, I will have the oil analyzed every 3750 miles to prevent from voiding my warranty. It will cost me less to analyze the oil than to change it, it will be better for the engine (not having to change the oil if the oil in there is good), and it will make me out to be a pro-active customer since most consumers don't even bother with oil analysis. Better yet, it will be very easy to sample the oil with my installed oil sampling petcock.
bythabay,
MAX OCI allowed by Infiniti is 7500mi., under normal conditions.
Michael
MAX OCI allowed by Infiniti is 7500mi., under normal conditions.
Michael
If a car maker recommends conventional oil and 3,750 mile oil drains what it means is you had better not have engine troubles using synthetic oil and extended oil drains. They will tell you that the reason your engine went bad is because the synthetic oil flows better than conventional oils and flows off the engine parts when you shut down the engine. Also the filter system you have is a modification of their already superior oil delivery system.
How often you have the oil analyzed means nothing to them. On the positive side most engines don't have problems. The best thing is to keep your filtration system simple and easy to remove if you end up with a bad engine. Don't learn the hard way about warranties. Some engine makers won't fix a bad engine if there is a pre oiler on it. Their logic is if the engine needed it they would have put it on. They understand allowing the oil to get dirty and draining it.
Ralph
How often you have the oil analyzed means nothing to them. On the positive side most engines don't have problems. The best thing is to keep your filtration system simple and easy to remove if you end up with a bad engine. Don't learn the hard way about warranties. Some engine makers won't fix a bad engine if there is a pre oiler on it. Their logic is if the engine needed it they would have put it on. They understand allowing the oil to get dirty and draining it.
Ralph
I actually went down to the dealership and showed the service writers and techs the work I had performed (I just couldn't resist). To my surprise, everyone was really impressed, asked me TONS of questions on how to perform the install, and overall I recived LOTS of praise. I don't believe they will compain too much if my engine fails - at least they'll know it's not the oil's fault - and we all know bypassing & pre-oiling are suprior not having anything but a stock system. Additionally, they said as long as I had UOAs done at the scheduled intervals, they wouldn't hassle me - hence I would have proof I had maintained the oil and if for any reason the pre-oiler or bypass was doing harm, the UOA would show it.quote:
Originally posted by RalphPWood:
If a car maker recommends conventional oil and 3,750 mile oil drains what it means is you had better not have engine troubles using synthetic oil and extended oil drains. They will tell you that the reason your engine went bad is because the synthetic oil flows better than conventional oils and flows off the engine parts when you shut down the engine. Also the filter system you have is a modification of their already superior oil delivery system.
How often you have the oil analyzed means nothing to them. On the positive side most engines don't have problems. The best thing is to keep your filtration system simple and easy to remove if you end up with a bad engine. Don't learn the hard way about warranties. Some engine makers won't fix a bad engine if there is a pre oiler on it. Their logic is if the engine needed it they would have put it on. They understand allowing the oil to get dirty and draining it.
Ralph
Yup that is what I would sample at or every 6 months whichever comes first.
No need to sample more often than that.
I recently noticed that under medium throttle between 1K and 2.5K rpm there is an occassionally (ping?) coming from the engine.. not continuous.. but just for like a sec and then it goes away. Usually this happens when the oil is on its way to warming up.
Do you guys think this noise is associated with oil pressure? Can lower than factory oil pressure induce a pinging sound?
PS: i'm using 91 octane gas
Also, I'm planning on doing an analysis this weekend.. and I figure if the bypass is causing an insufficient amount of oil to be provided to the engine, then the wear metals would show it.... would you agree?
Do you guys think this noise is associated with oil pressure? Can lower than factory oil pressure induce a pinging sound?
PS: i'm using 91 octane gas
Also, I'm planning on doing an analysis this weekend.. and I figure if the bypass is causing an insufficient amount of oil to be provided to the engine, then the wear metals would show it.... would you agree?
A ping..no ..a rod knock..yes..though as you said ,you are doing a UOA so wear metal will show if it is rod knock ( issuficant oil to the rod bearings)
Just took and mailed an oil sample today... spilled oil everywhere took me like 3 hrs to clean it up (I was holding the bottle in the wrong place -duh!
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