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A bypass oil filter has a valve in it. When the filter media plugs up, the valve open and the oil bypasses the oil filter. It prevents extreme pressure buildup in the oil filter that could blow out the media.

Also, many engines use a bypass oil filtration system where only a portion of the oil goes through the filter at any time. All the oil eventually gets filtered.

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