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Frequently Asked Questions
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Doesn't oil wear out?
Oil does not wear out, but it is the contamination in a system that depletes the additive package
which in turn causes the oil to loose its quality and the need to be changed. A lubrication oil
consists of two major parts, the Base stock and the Additives. The base stock is the primary lubricant,
and can be that of petroleum or synthetic. The Additives perform three basic jobs, holding the solids
in suspension, neutralize acids with Anti Corrosive additives, as well as Anti Wear additives, which
coat the surfaces to help reduce wear. The G2F™ system will Filter particles of contamination down to
1 micron as well as water, which while extremely fine for a Filter, is not fine enough to Filter out
any of the additives. Hence, the G2F™ system will effectively keep contamination far below levels that
would have harmful effects on the oil quality.
Is by pass filtration an untested concept?
No! By pass filtration has been used for a number of years. G2F™ has taken the iniative to
recognize the changes of today's standards and has addressed the needs and demands of the industry.
G2F™ is designed and manufactured for today's needs including "protecting the environment".
"G2F™ is caring today to safe guard tomorrow".
If by pass filtration is so good why don't manufacturers fit it as standard?
There are two basic reasons; first, by adding after-market products as factory equipment, they
would increase the price of their products and take away from their competitive edge. Secondly,
the manufacturers also plan to sell replacement parts etc. to the end-user. With the G2F™
system applied the components life is extended and a cleaner operation is the result.
Will the savings gained by extending oil changes justify the cost of Generation 2™?
Yes! So let us show you the difference … call us today to receive a complete ROI/Cost
Calculation to show your investment pay back period… You will be impressed.
Will extending oil change intervals invalidate manufacturers' warranty?
No! The mere addition of G2F™ filtration systems will not invalidate the warranty of
the OEM. This is a common concern which we have heard for over the years. Engine oil change
intervals are only "recommended" and the condition of the oil needs to be kept to certain
minimum specifications during the warranty period. By using G2F™ by pass oil Filters
and monitoring the oil by oil analysis, one can maintain a quality of oil which far exceeds
these requirements. We have letters from the major manufacturers clearly stating that
fitting Generation 2™ will not invalidate warranty.
How will I see the condition of my oil if its not being changed as much?
By incorporating G2F™ into your system requirements you will still be able to maintain
control over the monitoring of the oil condition. In fact you will probably increase its exposure.
When you change the G2F™ element on your regularly schedule period your oil condition is
monitored by the condition of the G2F™ element. Should at any point your system have any
fuel or water dilution problems it will be immediately noticeable and can be addressed in a timely
manner. Pro-Active maintenance really does make sense, and Generation 2™ can be your first line of defence.
Why do I need additional filtration?
The reason for adding the G2F™ Filter to your existing system is to offer a means of
polishing the oil, thereby allowing the system to operate on polished oil on a continuous basis.
The factory full flow Filter has to handle 100% of the oil supplied to the system therefore it
has too high of a flow rate to actually polish the oil properly. The factory Filters will protect
the equipment from large damaging particles. Particulates under the micron rated full flow Filters
cannot be trapped therefore causing havoc in the oil. Particles from 1 to 10 micron are main
contributors to wear and the depletion of the oil additive package which interns destroys your equipment.
G2F™ filtration allows the oil to pass through a dense Filter element media which offers
1 micron filtration to polish the oil but enabling the additive package to stay in tact.
What about solid contamination in a diesel engine?
In a diesel engine solid contamination is primarily fuel soot (carbon) from incompletely burned
fuel blowing by the rings and valve guides. Some amount of solids is quite normal and is the
cause of routine oil blackening as additives hold sized particles in suspension and carry
these particles to the factory oil Filter for removal. Most factory oil Filters are only
efficient to 20 microns. Most of these carbon particles are less than 2 microns. The G2F™
Filter will remove particles effectively down to 1 micron, catching these particles before they
can do damage to the components.
Does the G2F system absorb water?
Yes! 99.97 % water is absorbed by the G2F™ elements, dramatically decreasing the
formation of acids, diminishing the accelerated depletion of additives and keeping the Total
Base Number (TBN) at a high level. By removing ultra-fine particles down to 1 micron,
there is significantly less of a burden placed on the additives with less dirt to suspend.
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