FILTER WITH WATER SEPARATION DEVICE

摘要

A filter, filter element and filter assembly are provided. The filter includ es a water separating device for separating water from a dirty fluid flow. The water separator includes a fluid flow path that varies in cross-sectional area to vary pressure of the fluid therethrough. A top portion of the water separator is formed as a structurally independent piece from a bottom portion of the water separator. The top portion may be permanently or releasably secured to filter media of the filter via a n end cap coupled to an end of the filter media. The bottom portion may be integrally or releasably secured to a housing of the filter. The bottom portion may also b e integrally formed with a center tube upon which a filter element mounts.