Peter J Fraser
Chief Petty Officer
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Re: Oil Filters Auto VS. Marine
Oil filters do collapse but internally. If the filter media (paper) becomes waterlogged from excess condensation or other means they will collapse. When a can bursts it usually is due to a stuck oil gallery relief valve. Most reputable manufacturers test their designs to huge pressures often 300 psi + way in excess of any auto engine gallery pressure.<br />Off highway equipment has Transmission lube filters often working at these pressures but the can and the crimp to the end plate are of much heavier construction.
Oil filters do collapse but internally. If the filter media (paper) becomes waterlogged from excess condensation or other means they will collapse. When a can bursts it usually is due to a stuck oil gallery relief valve. Most reputable manufacturers test their designs to huge pressures often 300 psi + way in excess of any auto engine gallery pressure.<br />Off highway equipment has Transmission lube filters often working at these pressures but the can and the crimp to the end plate are of much heavier construction.