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    Consensus on Redline Oils?

    FWIW, don't neglect the non-API-licensed status of Redline. This seems to be a problem for many folks (for me, anyway, at ~$8/qt. I don't see why they can't pay for the license like everybody else. Similar comments apply to another popular synthetic discussed on this board. ) In any case, at...
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    Delvac Oil Filter

    Yup, too bad. Donaldson and Fleetguard offer similar high-end synthetic media filters for heavy-duty applications as well, but neither seem to be available for automotive applications. Fleetguard does have 'upgrade' (some synthetic media content) filters available for some auto applications...
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    Exactly how does a bypass valve work?

    More questions: In various online 'oil filter comparisons' I have read, the bypass valve location shown in the cutaway views of the Bosch filters is considered inferior to valves located at the baseplate end of the filter. The theory is, with the valve located as shown, oil will 'wash' over the...
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