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Old 12-25-2009, 12:43 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ryland View Post

I would prefer to have a longer filter when the oil is thick I would rather have more filter area for the thicker oil to pass, rather then have it force open the bypass valve.

I was thinking the same since I always use thicker oil, 5w/10w-30.

I get oil for less than $1/qt so I cant always get the one I want.
(Havent bought from a store for over 10 years tho)

I do buy my filters from the store.
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