Anti-drainback valves in oil filters

Mark20

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Dec 6, 2011
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At least for GM's typically vertical mounting of the oil filter with the threads at the top, is an anti-drainback valve really needed?
 

Wooluf1952

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Nov 20, 2011
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
I would think any time the filter is higher than the oil pan, you would need the anti-drain back valve.
 

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