>
> Pedro J. Diaz, M.D. wrote:
> >
> > I am doing my research before I purchase my '99 Dakota.
> >
> > Months ago I read somewhere, I can't remember where, about an oil
> > filtration SYSTEM.
> > They claimed that this contraption would clean the oil of even the
> > smallest particles, for instance, those smaller than the limit of
> > conventional filters. If you ran synthetic oil, you could technically
> > keep the same oil for years. The filter would last 25,000 miles or so,
> > additives are required once in a while too. etc...
> >
> > The idea is sound. Considering that ALL the damage of an engine is from
> > friction, and conventional oil filters cannot get anything smaller than
> > 40 microns. I mean, If I am going to get a state of the art 5.2 L
> > engine, how can I rely on decades old technology for protecting it? If
> > this system is for real, my engine will stay like new.
> >
> > Does anyone know anything about this?
> >
> > Pedro Diaz, a DML virgin. ( go easy on me, it's my first time)
>
> I believe Amsoil has a product that filters a portion of the oil in a
> very tightly woven material and it looks like it could work. It only
> filters part of it at a time because it creates a small drop in
> pressure. I run Amsoil but I dont let it go as long as they say you can.
> I've considered the setup(it is kinda like a remote filter setup) but
> haven't yet because of space problems in the engine bay, and I'm also
> waiting for some proof it works. Remember starting an engine is the
> worst thing you can do, since there is no oil in the top end, Amsoil
> seemed to decrease starting time for me.
>
> Erich 98 ext. cab v8 5spd.
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