[TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on

[Tony Drews]

There's a Valvoline VR-1 Synthetic variety, that's what I run in my TR-4 
racer.  I end up ordering it from Amazon because it's not carried locally.

Regards, Tony Drews

On 7/5/2020 9:07 AM, TERRY SMITH wrote:
> Ditto on that.  There's a YouTube video of a guy who does a pretty 
> scientific comparison of all kinds of stuff, including one comparing 
> oil filters.  WIX/NAPA came out on top easily (they're the same 
> filter, just different branding), as they capture more particulates.
>
> Also seem to remember an article I read about oil.  Synthetic has 
> perfectly round molecules that are all the same size, achieving 
> maximum lubricant property because they act like little ball bearings 
> against each other.  Also didn't break down as fast as Dinosaur oil, 
> which is a bit more anarchic in structure.
>
> So, with the right filter and the right oil it's just fine to run much 
> higher mileage on the same change.
>
> All that said, for many years I had run synthetic oil only to find the 
> cam and tappets had traded materials.  Since that engine rebuild I've 
> been using Valvoline VR1 Racing oil due to it's high zinc.
>
> I would, though, like to get back to a synthetic oil, but not sure 
> which one has high zinc.
>
> Anybody?
>
> Terry Smith, '59 TR3A  TS 58667
> New Hampshire
>> On 07/05/2020 9:07 AM TeriAnn J. Wakeman <tjwakeman at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> On 7/4/20 9:13 PM, dave wrote:
>>> He is absolutely right.   Been using wix for over a decade.   Good 
>>> choice 
>>
>> Been using WIX and NAPA gold (made by WIX) for at least 4 decades in 
>> my Land Rover and 3 decades in my T3. Wouldn't use anything else.
>>
>> TeriAnn
>>
>>>
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: John Cohen <jmcoh at comcast.net>
>>> Date: 7/4/20 10:13 PM (GMT-06:00)
>>> To: Jeff Nathanson <jeffn at msystech.com>, triumphs at autox.team.net
>>> Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on
>>>
>>> The Wix is 51516 or the identical NAPA Gold is 1516.
>>>
>>> John Cohen
>>> Rutland, VT
>>> 1976 TR6
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S
>>>
>>>
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: Jeff Nathanson <jeffn at msystech.com>
>>> Date: 7/4/20 22:34 (GMT-05:00)
>>> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
>>> Subject: [TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>>
>>> I realize has been a question posed many times. But what part number 
>>> of WIX oil filter is best suited for a 1972 Triumph TR6 with a 
>>> Spin-on conversion? If WIX is not a top performer , then what is a 
>>> highly regarded manufacturer for an oil filter?
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jeff N.
>>>
>>>
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