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Re: [T3] Oil filter question


Keith Park wrote:
> You must have a setup without the relief valve.
>
> Fram filters these days are Crap.  I use Mann filters and have never had a
> problem.
>   
I'm partial to Mann, Wix (also sold as Napa Silver or Gold), AC Delco,
or Purolator for my filter needs.

I bought 2 cases of Wix filters to cover all the family cars in the
driveway. I like to buy in bulk.

Toby wrote:
> Sounds like it's not a Gene Berg unit with a pressure bypass.  I would
> think the chances of blowing a filter would be high on any filter used,
> however, shouldn't the filter have a bypass in it...or is it just for when
> the filter gets plugged up?
It wouldn't surprise me if something were wrong with the filtration
media. Maybe even the pressure relief valve is bad.

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