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Date:         Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:51:03 -0500
Reply-To:     mkriley@FUSE.NET
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From:         Mike Riley <mkriley@FUSE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
In-Reply-To:  <9C.05.24829.C752E035@mx02.cincibell.synacor.com>
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almost all filters have a anti syphon valve. the real reason the mann filter stops the red light is it has a very coarse filter media and a very low bypass pressure so oil gets through by bypassing the filter media. This is just a band aid, the real culprit is marginal oil pressure. mike

Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:50:47 -0600 From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> Subject: Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem

Good point. But, people who deem themselves knowledgeable sure extol the importance of this oil filter feature. mcneely

---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > I've never been clear about what the heck an anti drain back valve does on an oil filter that is pointing more or less down as it does on the wbx. > > Maybe it is an anti suck up valve? > > Alistair > >


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