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      12-15-2017, 09:36 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by ZPrime View Post
I would guess that the M-specific part has its bypass valve set to a different pressure, potentially lower. Idea being that you'd rather contaminate the engine with some grit than completely oil-starve it...
It's a paper element filter not a canister type. BMW has never used a canister type as far as I know.
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