[Healeys] Wix 51516XP oil filter

[Bob Spidell]

re: '... now made in China'

Disappointing. Now I'll have to check the 9-51516s I have sitting on the 
shelf, bought years ago. Also got enough Valvoline VR-1 Racing oil for 9 
changes (plus extra I donate to my driveways).

re: '... The XP states it is "Designed For Full Synthetic Oils...”'

Means basically nothing, just jumping on the 'synthetic anything is 
better' bandwagon (see: Castrol 'Synthetic' brake fluid). I think the XP 
has a higher burst pressure, and it might flow a bit better than 'std,' 
but not much value for a street car.

re: "... Just question if there is a problem using with heavy 20-50 dino 
oil?"

Nope. Been using it (various brands) for 150K miles or so in two Healeys.

re: "... Any problems with using for a couple of oil changes instead of 
replacing with every oil change"

This is what's known as a 'false economy.' Not that it matters a /whole/ 
lot, but you'll leave a pint or so of old, dirty oil in the filter to 
mix with your nice, clean new dino oil. You're up on jackstands, or 
ramps or, if you're really fortunate, a lift; why not take 5min to put 
on a fresh filter? For just a few bucks more you can do the job properly.



On 11/7/2022 4:08 AM, Warren Dietz via Healeys wrote:
>
> I have been using Wix filter 51516 for some time until I discovered it 
> is now made in China. So
>
> I switched to the Wix 51516XP which is still made in USA. The XP 
> states it is "Designed For Full Synthetic Oils”
>
> And “Longer Service Intervals” of todays vehicles.
>
> Just question if there is a problem using with heavy 20-50 dino oil? 
> Haven’t noticed any difference with oil pressure.
>
> Any problems with using for a couple of oil changes instead of 
> replacing with every oil change, which is once a season
>
> and under 2000 mi. for me?
>
> Have used other filters of same size requirement such as Mobil 1, K&N 
> etc. All with no discernable problem.
>
> https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/xp/filters/engine-oil-filter/80c2d8dbb188/wix-xp-oil-filter/wixx/51516xp
>
>
>   About this item Wix 51516 (on Amazon)
>
> ·Package Dimensions: 13.462 H x 9.398 L x 8.89 W (centimetres)
>
> ·Package Weight: 0.699 pounds
>
> ·Fit type: Vehicle Specific
>
> ·*Country of Origin : China***
>
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> Windows
>
>
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