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Gilles · 08-24-2019, 11:18 AM

Maytag,

I believe that the main reason to change them is to improve the removal of air (and foam) from the oil before it drains down to the oil pan, so the pick-up screen gets only oil without air bubbles...

Not sure if my explanation makes sense...

08-24-2019, 11:18 AM	#3
Gilles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,849	deairated (..?) Maytag, I believe that the main reason to change them is to improve the removal of air (and foam) from the oil before it drains down to the oil pan, so the pick-up screen gets only oil without air bubbles... Not sure if my explanation makes sense...