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Which of the following statements regarding the purpose of the oil filter bypass valve is true? A. It keeps oil from draining out of the filter when the engine is off and the pressure is zero. B. It allows oil to bypass the oil filter when the oil is hot. C. It keeps dirty oil from lubricating the engine. D. It allows oil to go around the filter element.

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the answer is A. it keeps oil from draining

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The correct option is B.
The pressure differential in an oil filter refers to the change in pressure between the outlet and the inlet of an oil filter. If it happens that the value of the pressure differential is too high, then the oil filter bypass valve will open and allow the oil to bypass the filter. This will ensures that the engine is not deprive of oil in case the filter get clogged up with debris.
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