* See the Filter Selection section, below,
to determine the filters you wish to use.
| 2. Make sure you have
the tools needed for the job (see Tools Required, below). |
| Tools Required: |
| Adjustable Wrench |
Torque Wrench |
Drill |
| 7/16" Wrench (2) |
Side Cutter |
1/4" Drill Bit |
| 13/16" Wrench |
Utility Knife |
5/16" Drill Bit |
| 7/8" Wrench (2) |
Adjustable Filter Wrench * |
Center Punch |
| 15/16" Wrench |
Oil Drain Pan |
Hammer |
| 5/16" Allen Wrench * |
Small Flathead Screwdriver ** |
Vice * |
| Masking Tape |
Teflon Tape *** |
|
* Not used in my install, but
listed as required in AMSOIL instructions and may be
of benefit for your installation.
** Not listed in AMSOIL instructions but necessary
for my install.
*** AMSOIL provides lock-tite for use as a thread
sealant, but I prefer Teflon tape. |
Filter Selection:
Any one of 7 different size AMSOIL Full-Flow
Oil Filters and 2 different AMSOIL By-Pass Filters may be
used with this kit for the Tundra. Select a full-flow filter
that is equivalent or larger than the one originally installed
on your vehicle. The larger the filter used, the greater the
filtration capacity and the longer the filter life. AMSOIL
says the By-Pass filter should be the largest for which space
is available, but the application chart shows this need not
always be a concern. The BE-90 is recommended for applications
up to 9 quarts of crankcase capacity.
| Full-Flow |
Dia. |
Height |
By-Pass |
Dia. |
Height |
| SDF-26 |
3.690" |
7.125" |
BE-100 |
4.25" |
7.375" |
| SDF-15* |
3.720" |
5.276" |
BE-90* |
4.25" |
5.750" |
| SDF-96 |
3.720" |
4.336" |
*
Most commonly used filters.
** OEM size filter for Tundra |
| SDF-42 |
3.720" |
3.966" |
| SDF-34 |
2.920" |
4.846" |
| SDF-84 |
2.920" |
4.053" |
| SDF-57** |
2.920 |
3.496" |
|
Note the much larger size of the SDF-15
compared to the OEM-sized SDF-57
The best location for the kit in a Toyota Tundra appears
to be in the space below the battery. There is exactly
enough space in that location, and the mount should be
located as close to the existing full-flow filter as possible. |
Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Remove the vehicle battery and the plastic
battery tray and set them aside.
2. Cut the mounting template out of the provided
instructions and tape it in place as depicted below. The edge
of the bracket should be approximately 1/4" from the
curved tab sticking out near the front, and just below the
black connector assembly in order to provide sufficient space
on either end of the filter mount assembly.
WARNING: The little black
box in the picture below with the YELLOW cable and connector
is an impact sensor for your passive restraint system. Striking
it with the hammer could deploy your airbags. Not only will
the passenger side bag likely smash your windshield, but the
airbags and sensors are expensive to replace.
3. Disconnect the YELLOW connector from the
impact sensor, remove it and set it aside to prevent any damage.
Once the template is in place (as depicted below), just peel
back the tape on top and fold it down to access the bolt for
the sensor. The lower part of the tape should hold it in place
-- when the sensor is removed, simply fold the template back
up into position.
4. Locate and mark the mounting holes using
a center punch and hammer. This is not exactly an easy task
due to the limited space to swing the hammer, and the limited
visibility of the template with both your arms in the way.
As long as you get it close it will be fine.
5. Remove the mounting template when all four
of the holes have been marked.
6. With a 1/4" drill bit, drill out the
four mounting holes and attach the two-piece mounting bracket.
If your holes were perfectly marked in step 3, the bracket
will go right in. Otherwise, you will now need the 5/16"
bit to enlarge the holes and allow some play for the mounting
bolts. Use the four 1" long 1/4" bolts, nuts, small
washers and fender washers. Place the small washers on the
bolts and push them into place; the larger fender washers
and nuts are attached from inside the driver fender well.
Tighten with the two 7/16" wrenches to approximately
8 ft-lbs.
7. When in place, spray the fender washers
and nuts with AMSOIL Heavy Duty Metal Protector spray or another
suitable protectant such as undercoating spray to prevent
corrosion.
8. If you will be installing a petcock valve
in the Filter Mount Assembly, you will need to reverse the
harness mounting clip shown in the pictures below.
9. It is easier to open the clip if it is
unbolted from the firewall. To open the clip, or to remove
the plastic clip from the metal bracket, simply insert a small
screwdriver to depress the tab. When reassembled, the metal
bracket will go back as before but the plastic clip will be
flipped 180 degrees and the wiring harness will be on the
other side -- this will provide an extra inch or more of room
which should be just enough to allow room for the petcock.
Filter Mount Assembly:
1. Apply thread sealant onto the two O-ring
adapter fittings (BP-189) per the included instructions. If
using Teflon tape, it should be wrapped no more than 1.5 -
2 turns in a clockwise direction when viewed from the thread
end.
2. Install the two fittings into the end of
the mounting block adjacent to the arrows. Using a 7/8"
wrench, tighten to 40-43 ft-lbs. For the Tundra application,
90 degree fittings (BK-11) are required and should be installed
now. DO NOT use thread sealant on either end of the adapter
fittings. The fitting for the supply IN to the mounting block
must be a small 90 degree adapter as the larger one will not
fit when in place. If you choose to use 90 degree adapters
on both ends of the hoses you may want to use both small fittings
on the mounting block and both large fittings on the oil filter
adapter (the pair of 90 degree fittings comes with one large
and one small fitting). BEFORE tightening the 90 degree fitting
adapters in place, slide the mounting block into the two piece
bracket, already mounted in the truck. This will allow you
to set the correct angle of the fittings to allow proper fitment
(they don't point straight down, but angle slightly to the
left). Tighten the angle fittings to 525-575 in-lbs. With
flare fittings, I recommend starting at the lower torque and
then tighten as necessary to stop any leaks.
3. Apply thread sealant to either the Allen
head O-ring plug, or the Petcock oil sampling valve assembly
(BK-13). If using the Petcock valve, apply thread sealant
to the external threads on all components of the Petcock valve
assembly. Tighten to 40-43 ft-lbs.
4. The included instructions say to now mount
the assembly to the mounting brackets, but if you do so in
this particular application you will never get the hoses onto
the 90 degree adapters in that tight space...
Oil Supply:
1. Apply thread sealant to the two straight
adapter fittings (BP-190).
2. Using a 13/16" wrench, install the
two straight fittings into the Spin-On filter adapter (BP-159).
Tighten to approximately 28 ft-lbs or 2-3 turns beyond finger
tight.
3. Remove the skid plate to gain better access
to the area where the oil filter is located.
4. Using an oil drain pan to collect any drained
oil, remove the existing full-flow oil filter. Clean the gasket
seating area on the engine with a clean lint free cloth.
5. With the engine filter nipple now exposed,
verify that the white adapter bushing (BP-163) threads on
the nipple easily and with little free play.
6. Apply thread sealant to the outside of
the adapter bushing and, with the knurled end of the bushing
pointed out, thread it into the spin-on filter adapter.
7. Set aside the other 3 color-coded adapter
bushings (BP-164 - BP-166) and the larger spin-on adapter
plate (BP-160) and larger O-ring (BP-162) as they will not
be used in this application.
8. Lubricate the smaller O-ring (BP-196) on
both sides with a bit of new oil. Place the o-ring in place
in the spin-on filter adapter. Tighten the adapter one full
turn after it first makes contact with the sealing surface,
then back off 1/8".
Oil Feed And Return
Lines:
WARNING: The hose and hose fittings supplied with this kit have
been matched to provide maximum performance and life
expectancy. Interchanging with other types or brands
is NOT RECOMMENDED and SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
Should
additional hose be required, order part number BP-188,
but this should not be a problem for this installation
because these instructions will use only about 25% of
the hose provided in the kit. |
|
1. Measure the amount of hose (BP-188) you
will need to run from the RED colored port (labeled OUT) on
the spin-on adapter to the port with the arrow pointing IN
on the filter mount. Additional length is needed to accommodate
for engine movement during operation. When considering how
the hose should be routed, make sure it does not contact any
hot or moving surfaces or sharp edges. Ensure a minimum bend
radius of 1.5" is maintained at all corners (a template
is provided in the instructions that come with the kit). For
my application, the RED colored port ended up on the bottom
and I cut a length of hose 14" long. If you measure for
yourself, be sure to allow room for the hose end fittings
and any adapters. Use a utility knife to cut the hose smoothly
and squarely (I used an almost new Gerber pocket knife with
serrated edge and it worked superbly).
2. Install hose fittings (BP-187) on both
ends of the hose using a 7/8" wrench and either a 15/16"
wrench or vice. DO NOT use any form of thread sealant anywhere
on the hose fittings. Disassemble the hose fitting for one
end of the hose. Screw the end of the hose into the socket
in a counter-clockwise direction until the hose bottoms. Back
the hose out 1/2 turn. Oil the nipple threads liberally with
new motor oil. Screw the nipple assembly into the socket using
a 7/8" wrench on the nipple hex until the nipple shoulders
against the socket. See Diagram G of the included instructions
for illustrations.
3. Repeat step 2 for the other end of the
hose.
4. Attach one end of this hose finger tight
to the 90 degree adapter for the arrow pointing IN on the
filter mount.
5. Repeat step 1 for the port labeled IN (without
RED paint) on the spin-on adapter to the port with the arrow
pointing OUT on the filter mount. Because my non-colored port
ended up on the top, this hose needed to be cut 13" long.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install hose fittings on each end
of this hose.
6. Attach one end of this hose finger tight
to the 90 degree adapter for the arrow pointing OUT on the
filter mount.
7. Using two 7/8" wrenches, tighten hose
fitting swivel nuts and swivel nuts on the 90 degree angle
fittings to 525-575 in-lbs, or from finger tight rotate an
additional 1/6 turn. DO NOT use any form of thread sealant
anywhere on the hose or angle fittings.
8. Now attach the 45 degree angle fitting
adapters to the other ends of both hoses. You also have the
option of using 90 degree angle fitting adapters or possibly
using a bit longer hose and not using angle fitting adapters
to connect the hoses to the spin-on adapter. I used 45 degree
fittings here and they worked quite well. Tighten these only
finger tight for now, as they will likely need to be repositioned
when attached to the spin-on adapter. Now you are ready to
install the filter mounting block into the bracket assembly...
Installing The Filter Mounting
Block:
1. Slowly lower the mounting block assembly
into the truck, taking care to ensure the hoses aren't bent
forcefully and the filter nipples and gasket seating surfaces
are not dented or damaged in any way.
2. Attach the filter mounting block to the
two-piece bracket assembly using four 1.5" long 1/4"
bolts, nuts, and washers provided. Note that only two of the
bolts use washers, while the other two will go through both
pieces of the bracket assembly.
WARNING: The bolts MUST be installed so that the nuts are on
the side opposite the filter nipples (on top of the mounting
block assembly in our install). Failure to do this will result
in the bolts contacting the oil filters and preventing the
filters from establishing a proper seal. In other words, IT
WILL LEAK.
3. Using two 7/16" wrenches, tighten
the nuts and bolts to approximately 8 ft-lbs. Note that in
my picture, below, the bolts are pointing in the WRONG direction
-- I had to reverse them and clean up a mess.
4. Now attach the 45 degree angle fitting
adapters (if used) on the free ends of the hoses to the spin-on
adapter. Check and then double-check that the hose for the
port labeled OUT (with RED paint) on the spin-on adapter is
connected to the port with the arrow pointing IN on the filter
mounting block assembly. Tighten these finger tight until
you get the hoses in the desired position. Tighten the swivel
nuts on both ends of the angle fittings (hose end and spin-on
adapter) to approximately 525-575 in-lbs, or from finger tight
rotate an additional 1/6 turn.
5. You may want to use the included plastic
ties (BP-46) to secure the hoses in position and away from
damage, but I found the hose runs to be so short that it was
unnecessary. If you use them, trim the ties with a pair of
side cutters. Note that over tightening the plastic ties
may cause the hose to collapse and restrict oil flow...
6. Fill the selected full-flow and bypass
filters with the same motor oil being used in the vehicle.
I recommend either the AMSOIL original 5W-30 or the Series
2000 Racing 0W-30, depending on your preference and driving
habits. Personally, I used the 5W-30 in my truck. Lubricate
the filter gaskets with a bit of new oil and spin the filters
onto the mount. In this install, the bypass filter will be
closest to the front of the truck. Tighten one full turn after
the filter gasket first contacts the mounting block, then
back off 1/8".
Start Up Procedure:
1. Check the routing of both hoses and ensure
the flow path is correct per the instructions above. Correct
any mistake discovered.
2. Check that all fitting connections and
hoses are securely attached and properly tightened.
3. Check that the Petcock sampling valve,
if used, is closed.
4. The additional oil necessary after adding
this kit is approximately 2 full quarts, including the oil
to fill this kit and the oil to replace that lost when removing
the existing oil filter. You may or may not want to add oil
before starting the engine, depending on how much you poured
into the two filters. Be careful not to overfill the engine
with oil -- allowing it to run approximately 1/2 to 1 quart
low just long enough to fill all the lines throughout the
system will not hurt anything. Fill to the full mark on the
dipstick.
5. Reinstall and reconnect the impact sensor.
If you forget this step, your airbag warning light will flash
and may not operate correctly in the event of an accident...
6. Reinstall the plastic battery tray and
the battery.
7. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure.
Note that pressure may initially take a moment or two to rise.
8. Check for leaks at fittings, hoses and
mounting block assembly. If leaks are observed, STOP THE ENGINE,
repair leaks and continue. DO NOT attempt to repair any leaks
while the engine is running.
9. After the engine warms up, shut off and
re-check the engine oil level. Fill as necessary.
10. Record the vehicle mileage and date of
installation.
Periodic Maintenance:
Periodic visual inspection of the fittings
and hoses is recommended. Check for leaks, hose deterioration
and cuts. Repair and/or replace as necessary. This is actually
pretty easy for this application because all of the hoses
are in view and everything is relatively close together. Just
take a look at things when you open the hood to check the
oil or otherwise...