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Bypass present on both, PSI unknown on one or both
Purolator L20253 oil filter matches
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6 compatible options
| Specification | Searched filter Purolator L20253 Reference filter | Purolator L20252Best Match COMPATIBLE Large bypass PSI mismatch: 18 psi | COMPATIBLE Large bypass PSI mismatch: 18 psi | COMPATIBLE Large bypass PSI mismatch: 18 psi | COMPATIBLE Closest known dimensional difference: gasket OD -1.4 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting. |
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| Thread size | M20x1.5 | M20x1.5 | M20x1.5 | M20x1.5 | M20x1.5 |
| Gasket OD | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm | 87.48 mm |
| Gasket ID | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 78.74 mm |
| Can OD | 95.5 mm | 93.73 mm | 93.73 mm | 93.73 mm | 93.27 mm |
| Height | 95.25 mm | 95.25 mm | 95.25 mm | 95.25 mm | 96.34 mm |
| Internal bypass valve | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass PSID | 8 - 16 | 25 - 35 | 25 - 35 | 25 - 35 | 8 - 11 |
| Anti-drainback valve | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Closest known dimensional difference: height -15.5 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting.