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Re: Oil Filter Anatomy Myths
Posted to Industry Issues Forum on 2/4/2023

Almost all oil filters have a bypass as you mentioned. Once capasity is maxxed out that bypass opens up and of course the oil takes the path of least resistance. Cold starts and high RPM you can bet a lot of oil is going through without filtering. Some big eng... Login to read more.