[Healeys] Wix 51516XP oil filter

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Is it gluten free too?

On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 9:00 AM Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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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