Baxter Performance makes a line of oil filter adapters to convert from Cartridge Filters to Spin-on filters. Cartridge filters do not have anti-drain-back valves in them, which allows the oil to drain back to the pan between starts. By converting back to a Spin-on oil filter with an anti-drain-back valve, it keeps the oil in the filter and beyond which provides faster oil delivery to the engine on startup.
Most engine wear occurs at startup and some cartridge oil filters as well a some spin-on oil filter systems simply do not employ an anti-drain back valve or other designs to keep the oil filter flooded or to retain more oil post filtration in the engine, this results in delayed oil delivery and pressure at startup. Baxter Performance patented adapter designs directly address these oil system deficiencies.
So…. Oil is held in the filter by the anti drain back valve, but it won’t be pushed out until oil pressure is present at the filter.. so you’re looking at a fraction of a second difference in priming speed. Not worth the money.. cheaper filters but more work during having to blow out the oil..
I just purchased an pre owned 2017 2.7 STX F150 in very good condition I do notice a slight rattle upon dry starts nothing real bad yet ; but will definitely consider this product ; if I planned to keep it for my daily;seems logical to hold oil to hit the moving parts sooner.
I just installed the TS401BK on my Corolla with a Purolator filter with a anti-back flow diaphragm and it still has the same exact dry start after sitting more than 2 days,the unit didn't seem to change anything except now it has a spin on filter!!
Plenty of stories of these @ 200k miles+and no rebuild. The problem is the heat treat process making the parts too soft or hard. The few seconds after a few days (only time I see a dry start) isn't likely the issue as every single one would need rebuild by 100k. Personally I take the engineer that created the GTRs advice, buy the least expensive full synthetic oil and change the oil every 2-2500k oil and (good. Not cheap)filter every 4-5k. 2000 mile intervals probably 400-500 k motor, 2500 probably 300k. The fresh additive packages keep that motor solid.
i installed one on my 2021 did it with a warm engine. checked for leaks found none. next day engine was cold sitting in basement . started engine dumped all my oil from a loose oil filter. i now mark the filter on top count 10 turns and know it is tight enough . also made a tool for grabbing schrader cap used a piece of 3/8 fuel line rubber on a small wood dowel and secured now i can place over cap and unscrew without loosing cap
Regarding the oil level... If approx 1 qt is being held in the upper engine, it wouldn't hurt to add a qt to the crankcase to have the lipstick read "full"? I mean, the 3.6 is expecting to operate at the full level. No?
On my second Unit, I saw the Car Care Nut and he bashed the conversion kit makers, He didn't name names but implied they have problems, So I'm here watching Kevin, Baxter knows what their doing, doing my second oil change, 23 4RunnerTRD off road
I have this product and my truck is not used every day. This absolutely makes a night and day difference. The truck is used weekly so it sits for 5 days not running. No more dry starts and you can hear the difference. Great product
For people saying they don’t see the point? The point is, the Baxter unit holds oil up in the canister where the factory filter would be. And also in the new spin on filter. In doing this, the engine gets oil instantly. I have one on my 2016 Jeep Wrangler, and I can tell you it works. My jeep can sit for days, and at start up No valve train noise. Even if I did the pre oil pump up by holding the gas pedal down and turning the key for about 4-5 seconds. I’d still get rattle sometimes. I’m totally glad I spent the money for one of these Baxter units. I believe it’s money well spent and worth every penny. Plus I get to use a spin on filter of way better quality of about any canister type filter.
Bought the spin on adapter for my 2022 Toyota Tacoma and never regretted it. Oil changes are so much easier and less messy with the spin-on concept and ironically, the fourth gen Tacoma’s went back to spin-on filters instead of the messy cartridge filters…….go figure!😳
I agree with using this adapter for better longevity of an engine. I bought and installed this along with the Dorman updated aluminum oil filter housing for the Chrysler Pentastar engine. My vehicle is a ‘12 Chrysler 200 Touring convertible and as of this writing it has 75,500 miles.
I recently installed this along with the Dorman updated aluminum oil filter housing. The also eliminates the 2011-2013 oil filter housing which has the problematic oil bypass valve that can come apart. My vehicle is a ‘12 Chrysler 200 Touring convertible. I no longer have the momentary groan at startup and the only thing to watch out for is some residual oil may still be present to catch with a shop cloth so it doesn’t drain way down into the V6’s valley. As a car enthusiast I don’t mind the extra step or two at an oil change because I believe it helps with longevity of the Pentastar engine.
I recently installed this along with the Dorman updated aluminum oil filter housing. The also eliminates the 2011-2013 oil filter housing which has the problematic oil bypass valve that can come apart. My vehicle is a ‘12 Chrysler 200 Touring convertible. I no longer have the momentary grown at startup and the only thing to watch out for is some residual oil may still be present to catch with a shop cloth so it doesn’t drain way down into the V6’s valley. As a car enthusiast I don’t mind the extra step or two at an oil change because I believe it helps with longevity of the Pentastar engine.
YES IT WORKS... My gladiator got all new cams, rockers and lifters at 55k miles... When my car came back from the dealer it still had that grinding noise when I would start it... After installing this I haven't heard it since.... I think it could definitely be cheaper but it works.
Most engines, regardless of oil filter location have some starvation at startup. My 1948 8n Ford tractor is a prime example, about 3-5 seconds before oil pressure builds after startup, still running strong after all these years. Best thing you can do with the 3.6 Jeep engine? Switch to 5w-30..
Don't believe everything you hear from a commercial. I have Baxter products on both my Toyota's and can swear by them. One truck has 470,000 kms and the other has 300,000. Still going strong!
@@nxtgen2b416 so, I have a chevy silverado that has 650,000 miles on it and Never installed this product on it. I change the lube myself and use Royal Purple. don't believe what internet snake oil salesmen tell You.
Oil pushes oil, if the rest of the system is drained then how is a dry system pushing the oil held in reserve out into the heads?? How long does it hold oil for and exactly what areas is it holding oil in?
Can someone explain how this isn’t a gimmick? It would hardly hold any oil in reserve, 200ml at most? How is that effectively saturating two heads? Also oil pushes oil, if the rest of the system is drained then how is a dry system pushing the oil held in reserve out into the heads?? How long does it hold oil for and exactly what areas is it holding oil in? Holding in the new oil filter and the bowl where the cartridge use to go or hold does it hold oil in other areas?
Well something has to work I just replaced my lifters and rockers with only 100,000 miles 15 wrangler. And after a month cranking up after a week of sitting it sounds like the lifters ting for to long. So disappointing to drive something consumer reports say is the worst car brand in the world 2024
