Fluid filter system with auto drain

A fluid filter system, comprising:

• at least one filter having a filter head with an inlet and an outlet and a removable filter element, the filter being oriented such that the filter element is above the filter head;
• a first filter drain check valve having an inlet in fluid communication with the inlet of the at least one filter and an outlet;
• a second filter drain check valve having an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the at least one filter and an outlet;
• a filter outlet check valve, having an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of at least one filter head, and an outlet;
• an openable valve in fluid communication with the outlets of the first and second filter drain check valves;
• a drain pump having an intake in fluid communication with the openable valve, and an output;
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• a drain pump check valve having an inlet in fluid communication with the output of the drain pump and an outlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the filter outlet check valve.