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Originally Posted by Gene1949
MOST “modern” engines have a bypass valve to protect the oil filter from over pressurization. Fer instance, that little aluminum gizzy/adaptor where your spin-on filter goes in a Chevy has a little (3/8”) spring loaded disk [valve] that unloads at about 6 lbs. There are others out there that unload at a higher pressure
MOST spin on filters have their own [internal] bypass valves.
Start throwing rocks, guys. I’m here to learn
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I also consider the "full flow" system a waste of time.
Spin on filters with "bypass valves" have the valves to insure that the oil continues to flow should the filter clog, not to prevent "over pressurization" in the filter.