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Originally Posted by spdbrake
Just a note. Higher oil pressure on one filter VS another points to a restriction in flow. It's not the pressure itself that's the end all, but the sufficient flow volume to all areas needing lubricant. Just the same as having your thumb over the end of a water hose. Pressure and velocity increases and gpm drops.
Not throwing rocks at your choice of filter(s), more of an observation is all. |
Correct, flow matters. That's part of the reason I use 5W30 - it flows through those itty bitty spaces much better than that thick stuff - especially when cold. I still have plenty of pressure, hot or cold.