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Subject:Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
From:mark drillock
Date:Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:01:35 -0800

I'm kinda surprised you guys haven't heard of the siphon effect.

Mark

Dave Mcneely wrote:
> Good point.  But, people who deem themselves knowledgeable sure extol the importance of this oil filter feature.  mcneely
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> ---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> I've never been clear about what the heck an anti drain back valve does on an oil filter that is pointing more or less down as it does on the wbx.
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>> Maybe it is an anti suck up valve?
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>> Alistair
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